The City Island Chamber of Commerce Tourism Director Maria Caruso rolled out the welcome mat and hosted NYC Metropolitan area Hotel Concierges, Tour Guides and Travel Professionals to experience and enjoy the delights City Island, along with its its surrounding area have to offer the public at large. The all day even was a total success.

City Island is the the best kept secret in NYC and Maria's tour changed that, with a little help from her friends and the local press, which was also invited.

Schedule:

9A - Pick up from Midtown Manhattan via The Bronx Trolley.

YEAR HORSE TRAINER JOCKEY OWNER

2015 American Pharoah Bob Baffert Victor Espinoza Ahmed Zayat
1978 Affirmed Lazaro Barrera Steve Cauthen Harbor View Farm
1977 Seattle Slew William Turner Jnr. Jean Cruguet Karen L.Taylor
1973 Secretariat Lucien Laurin Ron Turcotte Meadow Stable
1948 Citation H.A. "Jimmy" Jones Eddie Arcaro Calumet Farm

This day was conceived by the Salvation Army in Chicago, back in 1938 by “Donut Lassies,” who served treats and provided help to soldiers on the front lines during World War I.

Jumping on the dough bandwagon, some shops and chains across the U.S. are offering free donuts or a free doughnut with the purchase of a beverage.

Dunkin’ Donuts — Get a free doughnut with the purchase of any drink.

Krispy Kreme — The sweet shop is handing out free doughnuts, whether you buy something or not.

Cumberland Farms — Snag a free doughnut when you buy any coffee or “Chill Zone” drink.