ADVISORY: Rome Boat Launch Oct. 14

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WHAT: Dedication of new canoe and kayak launch at the Rome Harbor on the Erie Canal.

WHEN: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 14, 2011.

WHERE: Mill Street and Harborway, Rome, N.Y. Driving directions are below.

WHO: Rome Mayor James F. Brown and other officials, including NYS Canal Corporation Director Brian U. Stratton.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Diane Shoemaker (315) 339-7643

or NYS Canals, Office of Public Affairs (518) 436-2983

DIRECTIONS: From I-90 westbound: Exit 32 (Westmoreland, Rome); right on Route 233, toward Rome; cross Route 69; right at traffic light to Mill Street; cross Mill Street Bridge; first left to Bellamy Harbor Park parking area.

From I-90 eastbound: Exit 33 (Verona, Rome); Route 365 toward Verona/Rome; keep left at the for and merger onto South James Street; right at Martin Street; pass the Rome Train Station; at the traffic light, turn left to Mill Street; cross Mill Street Bridge; first left to Bellamy Harbor Park parking area.