Media Advisory:

Canalway Trail Dedication at Swift’s Landing Park

ALBANY, NY (07/24/2007)(readMedia)-- The New York State Canal Corporation will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony along the Canalway Trail at Swift’s Landing Park in Palmyra, Wayne County, on July 25, 2007 at 1:00 p.m.

Canal Corporation Director Carmella R. Mantello will join State and local officials and trail advocates to celebrate the official opening of a new six-mile segment of Canalway Trail that stretches from Newark to Palmyra. Photo and television footage opportunities will be available.

If you are interested in attending this press event, please contact Jennifer Meicht at the New York State Canal Corporation at 518-436-3055.

DIRECTIONS:

From Route 31 just east of Palmyra, take Galloway Rd north. Proceed approximately ½ mile and turn left on the Hogback Hill Road. Swift’s Landing Park is less than ½ mile on the left. Proceed to the end of the parking lot to the trailhead.

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