Media Advisory/Photo Opportunity

NYS Canal Corporation to Celebrate Opening of 2008 Navigation Season

ALBANY, NY (04/30/2008)(readMedia)-- Carmella R. Mantello, Director of the New York State Canal Corporation, will join state and local officials, Corporation employees and members of the public to announce the official opening of the Erie, Cayuga-Seneca, and Oswego canals of the New York State Canal System on Thursday, May 1 at 10:00 a.m. at the Waterford Harbor Visitor Center in Waterford, Saratoga County (directions below).

Immediately following the press conference, there will be a short boat ride through Lock E-2. Members of the media, including photographers, are invited to attend.

For more information regarding this event, please call the New York State Canal Corporation at (518) 436-3055.

Directions to Waterford Harbor Visitor Center: Take the NYS Thruway to Interchange 23 to I-787 and continue northbound to the end. Turn right onto Rte. 32 North, continue to Waterford (Rte. 32/Broad St.); take Broad Street to Second Street, turn south and follow the brown Heritage Area Visitor Center signs to the Waterford Harbor Visitor Center parking lot. Press conference will take place along the canal wall just past the Visitor Center.

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