by Frank Drucker, publicity director, Yonkers Raceway

Yonkers, NY — Yonkers Raceway and Catholic Charities are once again teaming up to make the holidays happier for the less fortunate. The Raceway’s “Christmas Spirit Coat and Toy Drive” is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 11, from 12 noon to 7 p.m.

Patrons are asked to bring new, unwrapped toys and/or new or gently-used coats to Empire City’s Gotham Palace Entertainment Lounge anytime during the seven-hour time period.

All patrons making a donation receive a complimentary $5 free play voucher (limit one per guest, please). The items shall be delivered to Catholic Charities-supported agencies during the holiday season.

For further information, please contact the Raceway (914.968.4200, www.yonkersraceway.com) or Catholic Charities’ Jacqueline Lofaro (212.371.1000, Jacqueline.lofaro@archny.org).