Tioga Downs salutes veterans with annual benefit concert
Tioga Downs is hosting The Spinners, a rhythm and blues vocal group, on July 3 at 8 p.m. to help raise money for the Southern Tier Veterans Support Group (STVSG).
All proceeds from the ticket sales will be donated to the STVSG. In addition, Tioga Downs owner Jeffrey Gural and his wife Paula will match the donation.
The STVSG offers vital resources tailored to veterans, service members, and families in New York and Pennsylvania.
Tickets are on sale now. They cost $20 and can be purchased in person at the Tioga Downs Gift Shop or online at ticketmaster.com.
More information can be found at tiogadowns.com.
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