NYRA President and CEO Charles E. Hayward welcomed local officials: Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray, Town of Hempstead Councilman Ed Ambrosino, and Nassau County Legislators John Ciotti and Vincent Muscarella for a ribbon-cutting in the paddock to officially open the Belmont Park 2010 race meet. NYRA proudly acknowledged our local community leaders from Elmont, the Village of Floral Park and the Village of Garden City. Our community leaders were joined by John Sabini, Chairman NYS Racing and Wagering Board and Charles Diamond, NYS Racing and Wagering Board Member.