MEDIA ADVISORY, July 20, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) --
What: Richard Salinardi, Chairman of Special Olympics New York, Inc. and Special Olympics New York athletes will preside over the closing bell. Where: NASDAQ MarketSite - 4 Times Square - 43rd & Broadway - Broadcast Studio When: Friday July 21st, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. EDT Contacts: Jolene Libretto; 212.661.5217 jlibretto@nyso.org NASDAQ MarketSite: Stephanie Lowenthal; 646.441.5220
Feed Information:
The closing bell is available from 3:50 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. on uplink IA-6 C-band/transponder 17. The downlink frequency is 4040 Vertical; Audio 6.2-6.8 The feed can also be found on Waterfront fiber 1623. If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Lowenthal at (646) 441-5220.
Photos:
To obtain a hi-resolution photograph of the Market Close, please go to http://www.nasdaq.com/reference/marketsite_events.stm and click on the market close of your choice.
About Special Olympics New York - New York City Region:
20,000 individuals with intellectual disabilities participate in programs provided by Special Olympics New York - NYC Region. Through sports training and competition Special Olympics New York - NYC Region offers opportunities for athletes to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience the joy of achievement in a variety of Olympic-style sports. This is accomplished with a network of 2,000 dedicated volunteers, including 388 certified coaches. Athletes can advance from local events to regional, state, national and international competitions. All training and competitions are cost-free to the athletes, their families and caregivers.