Heather Groll 518-474-5987 | heather.groll@ogs.ny.gov
November 25, 2019
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OGS ANNOUNCES OPENING WEEK EVENTS FOR WINTER AT THE PLAZARink Opening on December 6 |
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First Hannaford Free Skate Rental Saturday of the Season on December 7 NYS Holiday Tree Lighting & Fireworks Festival presented by BlueShield of Northeastern New York on December 8 New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner RoAnn Destito today announced the Empire “Skate” Plaza ice rink will open at noon on Friday, December 6, weather permitting, and the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony presented by BlueShield of Northeastern New York will be held from noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday, December 8. The rink will once again play a major role in a series of free events and activities planned for the Plaza this season, which will kick off with the first Learn to Skate clinic presented by BlueShield of Northeastern New York on Saturday, December 7, and the New York State Holiday Tree Lighting, also presented by BlueShield of Northeastern New York, on Sunday, December 8. The Empire State Plaza ice rink will feature free skate rentals each Saturday of the 2019-20 season, courtesy of Hannaford Supermarkets. The first Hannaford Free Skate Rental Saturday will be held on December 7. “Governor Cuomo is a strong supporter of the exceptional winter activities available here in Albany and throughout New York State. Team OGS puts in a tremendous amount of effort each year to make the Empire ‘Skate’ Plaza a fabulous winter destination for members of the community and visitors to have fun and stay active during the winter months,” OGS Commissioner Destito said. “Thanks to our generous sponsors, this year’s Winter at the Plaza will be another season full of exciting events and activities. I encourage everyone to celebrate the holiday season with their neighbors and friends at the Plaza tree lighting and fireworks ceremony on December 8.” Empire State Development Acting Commissioner, and President & CEO-designate Eric Gertler said, “Whether you are a resident or a visitor, the opening of the Empire State Plaza ice rink is one of the Capital Region’s many winter traditions that invite people to explore and celebrate the season.” “As a community-based health plan, BlueShield is excited to kick off another season of ice skating at Empire State Plaza,” said Keith Dolan, Vice President, Regional Executive for BlueShield of Northeastern New York. “We’re looking forward to lacing up our skates and sharing this winter tradition with the community again this year.” “All of us at Hannaford are excited to begin another winter season in partnership with the New York State Office of General Services,” said Hannaford Supermarkets Community Relations Specialist Brian Fabre. “Our free skate rental program grows in popularity each year and we are excited to once again provide families and individuals of all ages with access to an affordable and healthy outdoor winter activity.” Opening Week Schedule of Events:
Ice Rink Information:
For rink status updates, and additional information on Winter at the Plaza events and activities, visit empirestateplaza.ny.gov, @EmpireStatePlaza on Facebook, and @PlazaEvents on Twitter, or call (518) 474-4759. For event information including parking, directions, and ground rules visit empirestateplaza.ny.gov. Sponsors of Winter at the Plaza events include Blueshield of Northeastern NY, Hannaford Supermarkets, I LOVE NY, Renaissance Albany Hotel, MVP Health Care, CDTA, Geico, National Grid, New York Lottery, Hudson Mohawk Figure Skating Club, OrthoNY, New York State of Health, SEFCU, Hudson Valley Community College, JDog Junk Removal & Hauling, El Mariachi, NYS AFL-CIO, Stewart’s Shops, Sunmark Federal Credit Union, The Spot 518, Times Union, PYX 106, 99.5 The River, 98.3 TRY, News 10 ABC, Albany.com. |
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