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The New York State Department of Labor and Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) 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
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-- ORDA --
Established in 1982, the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) was created by the State of New York to manage the facilities used during the 1980 Olympic Winter Games at Lake Placid. ORDA operates Whiteface, Belleayre and Gore Mountain ski areas; the Olympic Sports Complex at Mt. Van Hoevenberg; the Olympic speed skating oval, Olympic jumping complex and Olympic arena. As host to international and national championships, the Authority has brought millions of athletes, spectator and participants to the region, resulting in significant economic development.
