New York Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed Jerry Zaro to the New York Racing Association’s board of directors, NYRA announced February 23. The appointment will fill the vacancy left by the retirement of Michael Del Giudice and is effective. right away.
Zaro is an active breeder and purebred owner. Among the horses he campaigned for were New York-bred horses Blindwillie McTell , the winner bet three times; and grade 1 Baby Yoda who recorded the fastest Beyer Speed Figure (114) at all of the NYRA tracks in 2021.
“For generations, New Yorkers have flocked to places like Racecourse Saratoga and Belmont Park To witness world-class Thoroughbred races and connect with family and friends, Hochul said. I am delighted to appoint Jerry to this important role to help ensure continued success for the NYRA and the sport. “
A resident of Harrison, NY, Zaro is president of the Banking and Real Estate Services Department at Sills Cummis & Gross, a full-service corporate law firm with offices in New York and New Jersey. Zaro is actively involved in the real estate industry and develops, owns, operates and manages industrial, office and residential properties in multiple states.
“Equestrian racing is an engine of economic opportunity for New York State, and I thank Governor Hochul for the opportunity to join the outstanding NYRA board of directors and contribute to the sport I am in,” said Zaro. favourite. “NYRA is the leading racetrack in the country because the board and management team have embraced the change and prioritized integrity and safety. The future of New York circuit is bright.”
In addition to his private sector experience, Zaro has held a variety of commissioner and cabinet-level positions in the most recent eight consecutive New Jersey governors’ administrations. In 2018, he was appointed trustee and is currently the treasurer of Gateway Development Corporation. GDC oversees the $30 billion Gateway Project, which includes the construction of a new railroad tunnel under the Hudson River, a new Portal bridge over the Hackensack River, and the expansion of Penn Station in New York.
In addition to Zaro’s appointment, the NYRA announced Joseph Spinelli’s departure from the NYRA board.
The organizational structure of the NYRA board was established in 2017 by law enacted through the New York State budget, giving majority control of NYRA to the nonprofit organization and dissolving the Organizing Committee. The NYRA was provisionally established by New York. York State Legislature 2012.
