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The
New York State Racing and Wagering Board consists of three members,
appointed by the Governor with the consent of the New York State Senate,
for six-year terms. Of the three, one is designated by the Governor to
serve as Chairman.
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John D. Sabini
Chairman
John D. Sabini of Jackson Heights was appointed Chairman of the New York State Racing and Wagering Board by Governor David Paterson and confirmed by the New York State Senate on August 11, 2008. Concurrently, Mr. Sabini serves as Chairman of the Agriculture and New York State Horse Breeding and Development Fund; Chairman of the New York State Thoroughbred Breeding and Development Fund; Vice Chairman of the Harry M. Zweig Memorial Fund; and Co-Chairman of the New York State Task Force on Retired Racehorses.
Prior to his appointment as Chairman of the Board, Sabini served six years as a New York State Senator representing the 13th Senate District which encompassed parts of Jackson Heights, Corona, East Elmhurst, Elmhurst and Woodside. His success as a Senator was attributed to his legislative and community experience, strong advocacy for government reform, education, transportation and his persistent efforts to bring fair amounts of funding and government services to his district.
During his tenure as Senator, Chairman Sabini received several high-profile appointments including his ranking membership on the Elections, the Transportation, Racing, Gaming & Wagering Committees. In 2006, Senator Sabini was appointed as Assistant Minority Leader for Intergovernmental Affairs thanks to his many years of experience at the federal, state and city levels of government
Chairman Sabini was also appointed to several high-profile panels. He acted as the only New York State representative on a national transportation leadership summit at the White House and served as the only New York City legislator on the Governor’s special panel to determine the future of thoroughbred racing in New York and the operations of Belmont Park, Aqueduct Race Track and Saratoga Racecourse.
Prior to being elected to the State Senate, Chairman Sabini served as a New York City Council Member for the years 1992-2001 where he introduced and co-sponsored many bills that have helped to improve the quality of life for city residents. From 1998 until 2001, he served as a Chairman of the Council’s panel on Landmarks, Public Siting and Maritime Uses which determined the locations of New York’s Historic Districts and Landmarks as well as the construction of public buildings and leasing of properties for municipal use.
Before becoming an elected official himself, Chairman Sabini served as District Administrator for Congressmen James H. Scheuer and Stephen J. Solarz. He also served as Director of the State Assembly's Subcommittee on Senior Citizen Facilities. Prior to his election to the City Council, Senator Sabini was Vice President of the MWW Group, a public and government relations firm based in New Jersey.
Chairman Sabini holds a degree from New York University's College of Business and Public Administration, now known as the Stern School, and attended its Graduate School of Public Administration, now known as the Wagner School.
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Daniel
D. Hogan
Board Member
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Daniel D. Hogan was appointed to the New York State Racing and Wagering Board on June 22, 2006. Mr. Hogan previously served as Commissioner of the New York State Office of General Services (OGS), as Director of the Governor’s Office of Regulatory Reform, and Deputy Albany County Executive.
Mr. Hogan, a native of Niagara Falls, graduated from the State University College at Buffalo. He currently resides in Slingerlands with his wife , the former Carrie Platt, and their three children.
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Charles J. Diamond
Board Member
Charles J. Diamond of Watervliet was appointed a Member of the New York State Racing and Wagering Board by Governor David A. Paterson and confirmed by the New York State Senate on February 23, 2010.
Prior to joining the Board, Mr. Diamond was an elected member of the Watervliet City Council, serving on his hometown governing body from 1996 until he accepted the Racing and Wagering Board appointment. Mr. Diamond served as Director at the Cable Telecommunications Association of New York from January 2009 until January 2010. He was instrumental in implementing the Association’s Strategic Plan involving tax issues and other matters important to an industry that represents a growing segment of New York’s economy.
Mr. Diamond forged strong relationships with key community leaders and elected officials throughout New York while serving as District Chief of Staff for U.S. Representative Michael R. McNulty from January 1989 through January 2009. During that 20-year span, he represented the interests of many public and private sector stakeholders before a variety of federal agencies, utilizing his extensive knowledge of the bureaucracy to make it serve the day-to-day interests of the citizens of the Congressional District. He has been and continues to be involved with a wide array of community and civic organizations, serving on Boards of Directors for a number of organizations. He has been recognized for his community service by charitable, fraternal and civic groups representing people involved in education, law enforcement and business.
From 1978 until 1988, Mr. Diamond served as director of the City of Watervliet Parks and Recreation Department. A 1975 graduate of Niagara University, holding a bachelor of science degree, Mr. Diamond was employed as a teacher at St. Joseph’s School in Troy from 1975 until 1978.
Mr. Diamond resides in Watervliet with his wife, Giovina, and their two children.
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