The Paramount in Downtown Huntington, Long Island Now Providing Disaster Relief Services for Storm Victims

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The Paramount in Downtown Huntington, Long Island Now Providing Disaster Relief Services for Storm Victims

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For Immediate Release: November 2, 2012 - The Paramount in downtown Huntington, Long Island, is providing the following disaster relief services to storm victims at our location on 370 New York Avenue, Huntington, NY  11743:

  • The Paramount is set up to collect food for Long Island Cares.  Drop offs can occur daily, in our box office, from 12pm - 6pm now through November 21stculminating at the Taking Back Sunday concert;
  • The Paramount is hosting a blood drive for the Long Island Blood Center this Tuesday, November 6th from 3pm -9pm.  Minimum weight 110 lbs., Age 16 – 75 (16 year olds must have parental permission / Age 76 and over will need a doctor’s note), Bring ID with signature or photo, No tattoos for past 12 months, Eat well (low fat) & drink fluids;
  • The Paramount set up a warming station at the venue with the Town of Huntington that will be open from 12pm-12am now through Sunday, with free soda and water also available;
  • The Paramount is also offering electricity for charging devices inside the venue as needed;
  • The Paramount is giving out ice to local residents in need with a limit of 2 bags per person, while supplies last;
  • Additionally, many upcoming artists / bands set to take the stage in the coming weeks have planned, or are planning, future charitable efforts - with more details to come, such as:
    Megadeth / Red Cross (concert at The Paramount on 11-10-12);
    Wallflowers / TBD Charity (concert at The Paramount on 11-11-12);
    Taking Back Sunday / LI Cares Food Drive (concert at The Paramount on 11-21-12).
The Paramount:
Opened September 30, 2011 this 1,555 capacity live entertainment venue located in downtown Huntington, Long Island, features concerts, boxing, comedy, community and other special events.  Booked by Live Nation, the Paramount has hosted over 150 events in its first year of operation and quickly established itself as the premier music venue on Long Island. Some recent acts to take the stage include Pitbull, Taking Back Sunday, The Pixies, Elvis Costello, Warren Haynes, Willie Nelson, Brand New, Goo Goo Dolls, Primus, Marilyn Manson, Korn, The Wanted, The Script, Panic! At the Disco and many, more.
 
For more information contact:
Adam Ellis
Director of Marketing
370 New York Avenue
Huntington, NY 11743
P - 631-673-7300 ext. 303 / F - 631-673-6311
adam@paramountny.com
www.paramountny.com
 

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