Media Advisory - Events Rescheduled

ALBANY, NY (11/05/2010)(readMedia)-- WHEN: Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010 (rescheduled from Monday, Nov. 8th)

4:00 p.m., prior to public open house from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Hotel Utica, 102 Lafayette St., Utica, NY 13502, relocated from City Hall.

WHAT: Two events:

4:00 p.m. Media Walkthrough - We invite you as a member of the media for a walkthrough of the materials and information that will be presented during the public meeting during the evening hours.

5:30 p.m. Public Information and Scoping Meeting - Public information and scoping meeting about the New York State High Speed Rail Empire Corridor Project, This is a NEW DATE for the public meeting.

The High Speed Rail Empire Corridor Project is examining how to improve passenger rail service across the state, introducing passenger train speeds of at least 110 miles per hour between Schenectady and Niagara Falls and adding to the areas between Schenectady and New York City where passenger trains can travel at least 110 miles per hour. The project also seeks to improve reliability, travel times, and the frequency (number of trains) of passenger rail service.

WHO: New York State Department of Transportation in partnership with the

Federal Railroad Administration

CONTACTS: Deborah Sturm Rausch, (518) 457-6400

DIRECTIONS: From the New York State Thruway, take Exit 31/Utica (I-790) toward Route 5S/ Genesee St. South/Downtown Utica/Genesee St. Go 1.33 miles;

Turn right on North Genesee St. Go 1.1 miles.

Bear right on LaFayette Street. In about 300 feet, the Utica Hotel will be on your right.