New York University

Peter Krasny
Facility & Event Manager

Phone: 992-8541
Email: psk214@nyu.edu

Peter Krasny, who is in his fourth year as Facility & Events Manager with New York University’s Department of Athletics, Intramurals and Recreation, joined the staff in August 2006.

Among his many responsibilities, Krasny is in charge of the day-to-day operation of the Palladium Athletic Facility (PAF). He oversees the facility, the full-time operational and equipment room staff, and over 200 student employees. Krasny also handles building matters, scheduling and patron concerns.

Additionally, Krasny is the on-site event manager for all of the Violets’ home varsity events and championships. He oversees game management and staffing at each of NYU’s venues, which include the Jerome S. Coles Sports & Recreation Center (for basketball, fencing, volleyball, and wrestling), the PAF (swimming, diving, water polo), Pier 40 (soccer), Van Cortlandt Park (cross country), and the 168th St. Armory (track & field).

A 1999 graduate of Vassar College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, Krasny was a four-year member of the Brewers’ men’s soccer team. As a youth, he trained in the New York State Olympic Development Program and earned a bronze medal in 1993 as part of the U.S. Juniors team at the Maccabiah Games in Israel. An avid skier, Krasny raced slalom and giant slalom for the Brewers’ ski racing club.

A native of East Williston, NY, Krasny earned a Master of Science degree in sports business from NYU in 2006. He resides in Brooklyn with his wife Jenna and sons Elias and Dean.