The New York State Department of Labor and Olympic Regional Development Authority will host a media event on Friday to promote ski tourism in New York State and remind skiers and ski operators about safety on the slopes.

As the ski season kicks into high gear, join tourism and state agency leaders to learn more about New York State’s thriving ski industry, which boasts the most ski areas in the nation.

WHEN:            Friday, December 19, 2014, 2 p.m.
WHAT:            Media event to highlight New York State ski tourism and safety
WHO:              Ted Blazer, President/CEO, Olympic Regional Development Authority
                        Scott Brandi, President, Ski Areas of New York
                        Eileen Franko, Director of Division of Safety and Health, Labor of Department

WHERE:          Whiteface Mountain, Base Lodge, Ausable Room
                        5021 Route 86, Wilmington, NY 12997

MEDIA RSVP:   Cullen Burnell: cullen.burnell@labor.ny.gov
                        Phone: 518.457.5519
                        Cell: 347.491.1211

                        Jon Lundin: jlundin@orda.org
                        Phone: 518-302-5313
                        Cell: (518) 637-6885