Media Advisory for 11 a.m. Thursday, December 9, 2010, at Utica Harbor

The New York State Canal Corporation will hold a news conference at 11 a.m., Thursday, December 9, 2010 at the Canal Corporation Harbor Maintenance Facility in Utica. (See directions below.)

Canal Corporation Director Carmella R. Mantello will join with state and local officials and canal enthusiasts to announce the completion of dredging of the harbor.

The Utica Harbor Lock repairs were completed in August and the lock opened, which allowed dredging to occur for the first time in 30 years. The dredging will help allow use of the harbor for future recreational, tourism and economic development opportunities.

Directions to the Utica Harbor Maintenance Facility:

Exit the New York State Thruway to Interchange 31 (Utica, Routes 8 &12, I-790). Follow the "Downtown" ramp over the bridge. At the end of the ramp, turn right onto Genesee Street, heading south for about 0.75 mile. At traffic light for Wurz Avenue, turn right at sign for the Canal Maintenance Facility.

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The New York State Canal Corporation is a subsidiary of the New York State Thruway Authority. Canal operating and maintenance activities are supported by Thruway toll revenues.

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