Kudos to NYRA

[Dahoss9698]

NYRA To Donate $100,000 To American Red Cross For Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief

http://www.nyra.com/aqueduct/stories/Nov032012.shtml


Hundreds of posts when they make a mistake and not a peep when they do something like this. Funny how that works.

[forced89]

The Cuomo effect. Assuming they are going to make donations, the money should have gone to horse rescue organizations.

[OTM Al]

The Cuomo effect. Assuming they are going to make donations, the money should have gone to horse rescue organizations.

So they shouldn't be a good neighbor in their community?

[the little guy]

The Cuomo effect. Assuming they are going to make donations, the money should have gone to horse rescue organizations.

Do you know how much NYRA contributes to horse rescue? Do you know how much they have contributed in the past? Do you know where Aqueduct is located? Do you know the conditions in the areas in the immediate vicinity of Aqueduct?

[aaron]

You can't knock them when they do the right thing.

[OTM Al]

You can't knock them when they do the right thing.

Sure you can, it's NYRA. I was shocked that someone didn't complain that they should have used the money to lower takeout. As always, some people always think they know what's best to do with other people's money.

[PhantomOnTour]

:ThmbUp: to the NYRA

[aaron]

Al, you know that I have criticized NYRA in the past,but fair is fair.They donated money to a good cause.I still don't have electricity and I'm one of the lucky ones. This was a major disaster in our area.

[OTM Al]

Al, you know that I have criticized NYRA in the past,but fair is fair.They donated money to a good cause.I still don't have electricity and I'm one of the lucky ones. This was a major disaster in our area.

I'm in the same boat but have hopes it isn't much longer. Wasn't criticizing you but making a general statement. I was out at Aqueduct Saturday at their BC party and guys were criticizing it even though it was free. One thing has become starkly clear to me though over the past week plus. Catastrophes don't bring out the best in people, they bring out what people really are. The fact that someone would complain about a donation to help people is still stupifying though.

[castaway01]

Nice work NYRA. :ThmbUp:

[forced89]

Do you know how much NYRA contributes to horse rescue? Do you know how much they have contributed in the past? Do you know where Aqueduct is located? Do you know the conditions in the areas in the immediate vicinity of Aqueduct?

I have no idea how much they have contributed to horse rescue in the past. Yes, I know where Aqueduct is located. In fact during the three years I worked in Manhattan (years ago) I used to live in Rockaway Park (thinking back it could have been Far Rockaway. I don't exactly remember as it was over 40 years ago) during the Winter to save money. Yes, I know the area is devistated. Much like Galveston a couple of years ago when my house was totaled by Hurrican Ike.

My point is just that I think racetracks should limit their contributions to backstretch, jockey and horse rescue charities.

[the little guy]

My point is just that I think racetracks should limit their contributions to backstretch, jockey and horse rescue charities.


I think you should limit your contributions here to reading.

[Relwob Owner]

I have no idea how much they have contributed to horse rescue in the past. Yes, I know where Aqueduct is located. In fact during the three years I worked in Manhattan (years ago) I used to live in Rockaway Park (thinking back it could have been Far Rockaway. I don't exactly remember as it was over 40 years ago) during the Winter to save money. Yes, I know the area is devistated. Much like Galveston a couple of years ago when my house was totaled by Hurrican Ike.

My point is just that I think racetracks should limit their contributions to backstretch, jockey and horse rescue charities.


A lot of people on this board seem to think that NYRA takes too much criticism and that people will criticize them no matter what they do. You just proved their point.

[DeltaLover]

I have no idea how much they have contributed to horse rescue in the past. Yes, I know where Aqueduct is located. In fact during the three years I worked in Manhattan (years ago) I used to live in Rockaway Park (thinking back it could have been Far Rockaway. I don't exactly remember as it was over 40 years ago) during the Winter to save money. Yes, I know the area is devistated. Much like Galveston a couple of years ago when my house was totaled by Hurrican Ike.

My point is just that I think racetracks should limit their contributions to backstretch, jockey and horse rescue charities.


Aqueduct is probably the most miserable race track in the nation..
The facilities remain unchanged since Kelso was still running... The food is very expensive and very bad, the place is full of bums fighting for a dime or a querter.. I am not exagerating at all... I am witnessing this in a daily base... Stepping in to the club house comming from the casino side is like going from a skyscraper to a hut in the middle of the jungle... Before the donate any money they should first fix their own house which currently is the definition of a degen join ( but i still like it and do not change it not even with ASCOT, only with DELTA FALIROU which belonged in the same category ofcourse!!!!)

[PaceAdvantage]

Introduce yourself to Andy one day...I want him to tell us all how you fit in with the described demographics... :lol:

[DeltaLover]

Introduce yourself to Andy one day...I want him to tell us all how you fit in with the described demographics... :lol:

I have to admit that excluding the trailing zeros in my tickets I am a pretty good fit! ;)

[the little guy]

Aqueduct is probably the most miserable race track in the nation..
The facilities remain unchanged since Kelso was still running... The food is very expensive and very bad, the place is full of bums fighting for a dime or a querter.. I am not exagerating at all... I am witnessing this in a daily base... Stepping in to the club house comming from the casino side is like going from a skyscraper to a hut in the middle of the jungle... Before the donate any money they should first fix their own house which currently is the definition of a degen join ( but i still like it and do not change it not even with ASCOT, only with DELTA FALIROU which belonged in the same category ofcourse!!!!)


No, you're not exagerating....you're lying.

In case you are interested in some truth, the food at Aqueduct is not run by NYRA.

[Jay Trotter]

I think you should limit your contributions here to reading.Spit my coffee on the screen! :D Now that's a zinger with some zip on it. :ThmbUp:

[DeltaLover]

No, you're not exagerating....you're lying.

In case you are interested in some truth, the food at Aqueduct is not run by NYRA.

Can you please tell me my lies?

I did not say the NYRA is cooking the food.. I said the food is bad and overpriced... Is this a lie?

Is is a lie that the place is full of bums?

Or is it a lie that the place has antiquated facilities ?

Is there any comparison with SA, GP KEE WOO ?

Why they were witholding take out for over 18 months from exotic bets?

What happened to the detention barns?

[PaceAdvantage]

Is there any comparison with SA, GP KEE WOO ?Who ever claimed there was? Why don't you compare Hawthorne to Saratoga while you're at it...

Aqueduct was never meant to be a KEE. AQU is one of three racetracks in the NYRA circuit and one of two in the metro-NY area.

It isn't like WO, which is the only track in town...the preeminent track in Canada.

Has Aqueduct EVER been considered the preeminent track in the USA? If it has been, it's been what? 75 years or more?

But you know all this.

AQU is a utilitarian track, and therein lies its charm. I've always loved Aqueduct...but then again, I guess you have to be a fan of racing...

And now you're gonna dredge up the takeout thing? What did the physical Aqueduct plant have to do with that? Why not bring up the race fixing scandal of the mid-1970s while you're at it...

[the little guy]

Can you please tell me my lies?

I did not say the NYRA is cooking the food.. I said the food is bad and overpriced... Is this a lie?

Is is a lie that the place is full of bums?

Or is it a lie that the place has antiquated facilities ?

Is there any comparison with SA, GP KEE WOO ?



The food is neither bad, nor overpriced, and given the proximity of the casino, there is plenty of excellent, and reasonably priced, food available.

You said it hasn't been fixed up since the 1960s. This is a lie. Period. A fabrication....a complete lie.

The place is not filled with bums. This, too, is a lie.

You said it is the most miserable track in the nation, yet you are now comparing it to Santa Anita, Keeneland, two of the nices tracks in the country, if not the world, a brand new one ( that's not that great...but is in a warm weather climate ) and one not in this nation. Given your initial contention, it's interesting that you have changed your tune this dramatically.

I've grown tired of fabrications becoming accepted truths.

[DeltaLover]

AQU is a utilitarian track, and therein lies its charm. I've always loved Aqueduct...but then again, I guess you have to be a fan of racing... :ThmbUp: :ThmbUp: :ThmbUp:

This is absolutely truth... That's why I still like it and frequent there for decates... Honestly I prefer Aqueduct over any sterilized racing place like GP in a walk over fashion.. But a little (little) lift up will not hurt...

[MickJ26]

NYRA does an incredibly nice thing by donating money to a lot of suffering people around here and we're debating about the price of a hot dog? Maybe it'd be nice if bettors around the country would support us by playing Aqueduct this weekend?

[Stillriledup]

A lot of people on this board seem to think that NYRA takes too much criticism and that people will criticize them no matter what they do. You just proved their point.

Im surprised nobody criticized them for having a press release for giving the money. Usually, people love to complain when someone doesnt give a charitable donation anonymously.

This is a large donation, they probably could have given 50k and gotten the same amount of credit, 100k is manning up. Well done by them.

[forced89]

I'm sure that my position will draw the ire of many but.....

I believe the Red Cross is a top heavy, out of contact organization. IMO giving $100,000 to them makes for good PR but is not the most effective thing NYRA could have done.

I believe in charity. I donate good sized amounts every single month to three charities in the DFW area that take care of the homeless. The reason is I can visit the charities, see how my money is being used, and talk to those who are benefiting from my contributions.

[OTM Al]

If you don't wish people to criticize you for doing what you want with your money, don't criticize them for doing what they want with theirs.

[forced89]

Yes, I think the Red Cross is a bloated, top heavy organization. Yes, I prefer giving to smaller charities where I can watch my contributions help the little guy. And yes, I think NYRA would have been better served giving to local charities who could better target who gets help (like maybe some of their own backstretch employees). And finally, IMO giving $100k to the Red Cross is better than not helping at all.

[forced89]

Saw on CNN last night that the Red Cross is expected to take in over $250 million in contributations generated by Hurricane Sandy and is projected to spend over $100 million of it in Hurricane Sandy relief. CNN pointed out that in soliciting contributions the Red Cross website says donations will provide assistance to those affected by disasters like Hurricane Sandy!

[the little guy]

Saw on CNN last night that the Red Cross is expected to take in over $250 million in contributations generated by Hurricane Sandy and is projected to spend over $100 million of it in Hurricane Sandy relief. CNN pointed out that in soliciting contributions the Red Cross website says donations will provide assistance to those affected by disasters like Hurricane Sandy!

The nerve of people whose lives were destroyed by any disaster other than Hurricane Sandy to expect any kind of help.

You should have taken my initial advice in this thread.