Media Credentialing Information: Lake Champlain Bridge Demolition

• by New York State Department of Transportation

CROWN POINT, NY (12/18/2009)(readMedia)-- Due to space limitations and safety issues that make it necessary to designate an area from which media can view and record the demolition of the Lake Champlain Bridge, ALL media must pre-register to attend. Once on site, pre-registered news media must present a valid photo ID to pick up their press identification. There will be no on site media registration.

Media accreditation is reserved for working members of the media only. This includes editors, reporters, producers, camera crews and still photographers. News media registrants must be working or on assignment for regularly distributed broadcast, print or radio media, industry-related news publications, or related online news sites, and must submit verification of their press credentials. Security will be on site, and check-in and credentialing is imperative.

No firm date has been set for demolition. It is expected that demolition may occur on Wednesday, December 23, at 10 a.m., dependent upon receipt of all required permits.

Instructions

The following are suggested forms of verification. We may request additional verification.

• Print News Media - A copy of the masthead from a current issue of your publication showing your name, or a business card with a copy of a recent article from the publication with your by-line.
• Electronic News Media - A letter from the news director/assignment editor or producer on station/network letterhead saying that you have been assigned to represent the organization at the Lake Champlain Bridge demolition.
• Web Publications - The publication's URL and verification of employment, which can include a copy of a recent article with a business card. The Web publication must be a previously established, independent site that is regularly updated with original and current broadcast-related news. Personal blogs will not be considered for media registration.
• Freelancers & Video Production Companies - Freelancers and video production companies must be on assignment for a legitimate news organization and submit letters of assignment from that news organization on company letterhead.

To apply for credentials, please complete the form below, and submit it as an attached document to Eleanor Maynard, NYS Department of Transportation, emaynard@dot.state.ny.us.