Join Broadway Stages in Supporting the YMCA 5K Run

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The Brooklyn Cyclones baseball team sponsors an annual 5K run to raise funding for a select cause or institution that benefits the New York public. This year, the fundraising event will raise money for the YMCA of Greater New York.

Participants can choose any participating YMCA branch to receive their donations. On July 15, runners will start at Surf Avenue and finish at home plate of the Cyclones' MCU Park. In addition, event benefactors will enjoy free food and beverages to refuel post-run and also receive tickets eligible to view up to three Brooklyn Cyclones games.

Broadway Stages President Gina Argento has been an avid financial supporter of YMCA events, with this month's 5K run being no exception. Gina has regularly supported the YMCA at Greenpoint and the YMCA Strong Kids' Campaign, and she is a recent recipient of the YMCA Volunteer of the Year Award.

Following in Gina's footsteps is Anthony Fong, General Counsel of Broadway Stages and a board member of Flushing YMCA. Anthony joined the board in 2017 and has financially supported the Flushing YMCA to reach its campaign goals for the 5K run.

Gina and Anthony encourage you to join the YMCA for a day of funding and fun. What are you waiting for? Sign up for the run on July 15 and show your support for the YMCA!

Broadway Stages Gina Argento Is Volunteer of the Year!

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Gina Argento, President and CEO of Broadway Stages, is Greenpoint YMCA's Volunteer of the Year!

The 2017 General Assembly & Volunteer Recognition Ceremony distributes Adult Volunteer of the Year Awards recognizing the excellence of individual contributions towards the improvement of one's community. Gina Argento, recipient of the Greenpoint YMCA's award, is being honored for her vast philanthropic contributions and leadership in improving the Greenpoint community. Known for her support of the YMCA's Strong Kids Campaign and for regularly attending YMCA events, Gina Argento feels honored and humbled to selected for the award saying, "I just try to help out wherever I can."

The Broadway Stages family is proud of Gina's lasting impact on the Brooklyn community through the YMCA and other community-centered institutions. Our commitment to Brooklyn and Brooklynites only grows stronger and stronger as the years go on!

Gina Argento and Broadway Stages Do Not Stop for Stella

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Gina Argento, President of Broadway Stages, will not let Nor'easter Stella get in the way for Brooklyn and Queens residents.

The hazardous conditions resulting from Stella have left many in the film industry unable to access production locations and equipment. That deters film production companies from spending $50,000 to $200,000 per day on location rentals, such as local coffee shops or businesses.

Gina and Broadway Stages will not let Stella impede location rentals that greatly benefit Queens and Brooklyn residents and businesses. Gina understands that "this stoppage alone is cutting away thousands of dollars from the local communities around our facilities." To ensure that communities in Queens and Brooklyn can resume filming, Gina will "take the lead and clean things up ourselves. We have our own plows and snow removal equipment." No matter the weather, Gina makes sure she does what she can to help the community strive.

Gina Argento Helps Send Students to Camp Brooklyn

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As part of our commitment to children's education, Broadway Stages participates in the Camp Brooklyn Fund. Broadway Stages recognizes Camp Brooklyn as an essential program to introduce New York students to important social skills that encourage positive social developments of friendship, loyalty, and altruism.

Gina Argento, President of Broadway Stages, wants to continue to fund Camp Brooklyn to help all New York students experience a fun and joyful summer. Gina strongly encourages educational and social development for children in New York City and hopes that the experience at Camp Brooklyn positively impacts their lives.

Broadway Stages President Gina Argento Sponsors 35 Children for YMCA After-School Program

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Gina Argento, President of Broadway Stages, believes the Greenpoint YMCA provides essential recreational opportunities for youths and family in the Greenpoint neighborhood. To celebrate the YMCA's success in positively impacting youth development, Gina contributed to the YMCA at Greenpoint at its annual Spirit of Community Service Awards.

At the event, Gina was recognized as a leader, allowing her to sponsor 35 children to attend after-school programs. As a financial contributor, Gina hopes her contributions will provide these children with proper after-school activities to help them develop.

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Broadway Stages President Gina Argento Celebrates Christmas With the 94th Precinct in Greenpoint, Brooklyn

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This past holiday season, Broadway Stages and the 94th Precinct Community Council celebrated Christmas with children and families from North Brooklyn at the Broadway Stages Meserole Avenue soundstage. The successful holiday event was complete with a Christmas-themed party, a complimentary buffet, and a personal visit from Santa Claus.

Children were eager to open the beautifully wrapped gifts donated by Broadway Stages President Gina Argento and founder Tony Argento. Tony, on behalf of Broadway Stages, said, "This is one positive thing for the community." As a mother of three sons, Gina could not have been more excited to provide toys for Brooklyn children and a day of fun for families to experience together. Gina, Tony, and the Broadway Stages family are always excited to spread the holiday cheer and give back to Brooklyn. Thank you to the 94th Precinct Community Council for giving us this opportunity to bring cheer to Brooklyn children and families.

Broadway Stages Is Proud to Support Camp Brooklyn

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We love Brooklyn, and we love the Camp Brooklyn Fund! Come shuffleboard with us on June 15 at the Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club, 514 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY.

Camp Brooklyn's mission is to send kids from low-income Brooklyn families to sleep-away camp. This year, their camp session begins in July, and they are looking to send 100 kids to camp. Sponsor a kid today at www.campbrooklyn.squarespace.com.

Broadway Stages, "Blue Bloods," and "The Good Wife" Sponsor Community Toy Drive

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Thank you to Elizabeth Hulsen and the Community Council of the 94th Precinct for bringing together such a wonderful group of kids for a successful toy drive. This year, nearly 100 kids received toys, built gingerbread houses, decorated reindeer antlers, enjoyed snacks with Santa, and took photos in the booth.

Broadway Stages Helps Send Brooklyn Kids to Camp

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Broadway Stages is a longtime supporter of Camp Brooklyn Fund, an organization that gives children from low-income Brooklyn families the chance to escape the urban landscape for a few weeks by attending sleep-away camp.

With the support of sponsors including Broadway Stages, Camp Brooklyn raised enough money to send more than 80 kids to accredited camps this summer for an experience they'll never forget. Thank you to the board of directors and Marty Markowitz for opening up opportunities for children all over Brooklyn.

We encourage you to get involved in this organization by visiting http://www.campbrooklyn.org.