NYRA Kicks-Off Belmont Stakes Week with Elmont's 2012 Belmont Stakes Parade

The Elmont 2012 Belmont Stakes parade was huge success thanks to the participation of the community's talented youth and local civic organizations. The Elmont Chamber of Commerce and NYRA sponsored the event with local support from the Town of Hempstead and Nassau County. The community enjoyed the Gateway Youth Outreach Family Field Day and the Franklin Square - Elmont Rotary Crafts Fair immediately following the parade.
NYRA provided its tram, the starting gate and legendary Sam the Bugler to bring Belmont Stakes excitement to its viewers. Sam played a Triple Crown rendition which wowed the crowd during the parade ceremony.
We were proud to welcome Acacia Courtney, Miss Gotham City, who joined in the festivities. She is in a quest for the Miss New York title in a few weeks!

NYRA Welcomes the USO to Belmont Park

NYRA was proud to welcome the USO to Belmont Park on May 27th as part of our Memorial Day weekend festivities. Natalie Loftin Bell of the USO Liberty Bells performed the National Anthem and presented the trophy for the first race.

NYRA offered FREE admission to currently serving military men and women and their families and we look forward to welcoming them back next year!

NYRA Joined in the Armed Forces Day Ceremony in South Floral Park

I was delighted to attend the Armed Forces Day ceremony in South Floral Park, NY on May 19th. NYRA is proud to receive the invitation from the Mayor of South Floral Park each year and we thank the community for including NYRA in their ceremony to commemorate this very special day.

NYRA's Assistant General Counsel and Compliance Officer Visits P.S./M.S. 146 for Career Day

Pasquale Viscusi, NYRA's Assistant General Counsel and Compliance Officer, visited P.S./M.S 146 in Queens for their annual Career Day. Once again, Pasquale wowed the students with his personal experiences as he has worked in Thoroughbred racing for over 25 years. This was his second invitation to join the school on this important day. Pasquale provided the students with NYRA caps to commemorate the occasion. NYRA was honored to participate once again!

NYRA Welcomed Tiger Cub Scout Den #1 to Belmont Park

NYRA was proud to welcome Tiger Cub Scout Den #1 (Floral Park-Bellerose Pack 482) to Belmont Park! The scouts toured the Jockey's Room and they met Sam the Bugler who played a few familiar tunes for them. The scouts were thrilled to join top jockey, Ramon Dominquez, in the Winner's Circle following his win in the 8th race. They had a terrific time at beautiful Belmont Park!

NYRA Welcomes Community Leaders to Belmont Park on Opening Day

The New York Racing Association, Inc. was proud to welcome local officialas and community leaders from Elmont, Floral Park and Garden City at Belmont Park on Opening Day, April 27th. NYRA Chief Financial Officer, Susanne Stover, joined the group for a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the paddock. NYRA honored the community leaders and their outstanding work by naming the first race for them.

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