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Friday, August 31, 2012
Contact: Dan Silver
Mark Bardack
NYRA MARKS ANNIVERSARY OF TROPICAL STORMS WITH DONATION AND
Description of B-Roll
· $5,000 check from The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) to benefit relief organizations.
· Track patrons making monetary donations into collection bins located at the
TRT: 1:45
Description of SOT
· Joanne Adams, Director of Community Relations, NYRA
TRT 1: 1:00
TRT 2: :54
Description of Event
· NYRA today marked the one-year anniversary of Tropical Storms Irene and Lee with a donation and on-track collection efforts to assist the ongoing recovery efforts of local communities impacted by the storms.
· Track patrons were invited to make monetary donations to benefit the Prattsville Relief Fund; Schoharie Area Long Term (SALT) Recovery; Schenectady County Rebuilding Families; and Middleburgh Village Relief Fund. Donations were collected at the Clubhouse,
· Additionally, NYRA made a $5,000 donation to assist with rebuilding efforts during a ceremony in the winner’s circle following the day’s third race, which was named “Remembering Irene & Lee – The Recovery Continues”.
· The collection efforts and donation come nearly a year to the day after Tropical Storms Irene and Lee caused widespread destruction and major flooding in upstate
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