The New York Racing Association (NYRA)
concluded 2015 with a second consecutive
operational profit, officials said in December.

NYRA officials said an operating profit
of $4 million was achieved, exclusive of
statutorily-guaranteed VLT revenue, which
NYRA received starting in 2010, following
transfer of its real estate holdings to the state.

The operating profit of $4 million exceeds the
original budget of $2.2 million, as projected
within the 2015 NYRA budget.
The operating surplus reflects the first time
NYRA has achieved back-to-back operating
profits since the 1999 and 2000 fiscal years.

“This is an important milestone and a very
meaningful achievement,” said Christopher
Kay, NYRA chief executive officer and president.
“Working together with our board and
numerous stakeholders, we are fulfilling Gov.
Cuomo’s vision of a reformed, revitalized and
financially sustainable thoroughbred racing
leader.”

Five therapists from the Wesley Community’s
outpatient therapy program have completed training
and received certification in both LSVT Big
and LSVT Loud methodologies through funding
from an anonymous donor.

The certification allows the outpatient therapy
program to provide new services to those diagnosed
with Parkinson’s disease.

“We are grateful to our anonymous donor for
funding the training needed to achieve these certifications
and allowing the Wesley Community to
better serve those who need specialized therapy
as a result of having Parkinson’s disease,” said J.
Brian Nealon, CEO of the Wesley Community.

LSVT certification programs, run by LSVT
Global in Tucson, Ariz., are designed to train
rehabilitation therapists in an evidence-based
treatment approach for individuals with Parkinson’s
disease.

Leadercast, the annual one-day leadership conference, broadcast live from Atlanta and simulcast to hundreds of locations around the world, is scheduled for Friday, May 6, at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs.

This year marks the 16th year of the annual leadership conference and the third year that Roohan Realty, Leadership Saratoga and Performance Industrial will be hosting the event at the Gannett Auditorium in Skidmore College.

The theme of this year’s conference is “Architects of Tomorrow,” focusing on visionary leaders who imagine and build a future that is rich in innovation, collaboration and hope.

The conference is designed to equip attendees to create their own visionary path. Key speakers will inspire the more than 200 people who attend locally, and the more than 100,000 people who will attend live in Atlanta or at hundreds of other simulcast locations in more than 20 countries.

The Adirondack Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the Calgary Flames, announced Teachers Appreciation and Blades For Grades Night, to be held on Friday, Feb. 12, as the Thunder host the Wheeling Nailers at 7 p.m. at the Glens Falls Civic Center....