BY
FRANK DRUCKER, Publicity Director, Empire City @ Yonkers Raceway
YONKERS, NY, Thursday, May 12, 2016—Yonkers
Raceway and the Standardbred Owners Association of New York are again playing
grateful hosts to some very special guests.
Saturday night (May 14), the Raceway and
its horsemen’s association shall welcome approximately 100 veterans to enjoy
dinner and a night at the races. It’s the second such endeavor for the heroes,
all of whom are from the greater New York area.
Trainer Robbie Siegelman is once again
acting as “point person.” Siegelman has been a long-time, active volunteer with
HorseAbility (www.horseability.org), an
Old Westbury, NY-based non-profit organization offering therapeutic riding
programs, hippotherapy and a summer day camp to children, adults, and families
with special needs.
Many of the veterans have become involved
with the HorseAbility program, including those chosen to lead Saturday night’s
first three post parades (one vet each from Army, Navy and Marines).
“We’re always happy to welcome our
veterans,” Raceway COO Bob Galterio said. “It’s a thrill for us, and we’re
doing what we can to make it a special night for them.”
“Everyone from our group is going out of
our way to make sure these veterans have a terrific experience,” SOA of NY
president Joe Faraldo said.
Post time for the 12-race card is the
usual 7:10 PM.
