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Dan Weiller Named Director of Public Affairs at Thruway Authority and Canal Corporation

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:06:58 -0400

Howard Milstein, Chairman of the New York State Thruway Authority, today announced the appointment of Dan Weiller to serve as the Director of Public Affairs for the New York State Thruway Authority and the New York State Canal Corporation.

500 Bicyclists Celebrate Completion of 400-Mile Journey Along Erie Canal

Sun, 15 Jul 2012 12:33:23 -0400

Celebrating upstate New York's unique history and scenic beauty, 500 bicycle riders from 36 states joined with state and local officials at Quackenbush Square in Albany to mark the completion of Parks & Trails New York's annual week-long bicyc...

Erie Canal Flagship to Visit New York Harbor

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 20:11:52 -0400

One of the oldest working tugboats in America has cruised down the Hudson River to New York Harbor to attend "City of Water Day," and make other public stops while promoting tourism along the iconic Erie Canal and the entire New York State Canal S...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Sunday, July 15, 12:15 p.m.

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 16:15:59 -0400

WHO: About 500 bicycle riders from 36 states arrive in Albany to conclude the annual 400-mile-long "Cycling the Erie Canal" ride along the Erie Canal that began in Buffalo on July 8.

MEDIA ADVISORY: 5 p.m. Thursday, July 12

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 18:02:12 -0400

WHEN: 5 p.m., Thursday, July 12, 2012

MEDIA ADVISORY: 11 a.m. Thursday, July 12

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:29:53 -0400

WHEN: 11 a.m., Thursday, July 12, 2012

Mohawk Valley Water Authority & New York State Canal Corporation Reach Agreement on Hinckley Reservoir

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 13:59:43 -0400

The New York State Canal Corporation and the Mohawk Valley Water Authority have reached a historic agreement suspending litigation between the parties and protecting the public drinking water supply in the Mohawk Valley, both parties announced tod...

Joint Announcement by the Mohawk Valley Water Authority and NYS Canal Corporation Scheduled Today in Utica

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 11:25:35 -0400

WHEN: 1 pm Wednesday, July 11, 2012

New Section of Erie Canalway Trail to Be Constructed in Wayne County

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 11:07:21 -0400

A critical missing link in the Erie Canalway Trail in Lyons will be constructed beginning this year, the New York State Canal Corporation announced today.

Joint Announcement by the Mohawk Valley Water Authority and NYS Canal Corporation Scheduled Today in Utica

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 10:32:42 -0400

WHEN: 1 pm Wednesday, July 11, 2012

UPDATE.: Arrival Time Now 5 p.m. Monday; New Contact Phone

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 16:21:23 -0400

UPDATE.: Arrival Time Now 5 p.m. Monday; New Contact Phone

MEDIA ADVISORY: 4 p.m. Monday, June 18

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 14:38:04 -0400

WHEN: 4 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2012

Sign Up Now for Canal Splash! Calendar

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 17:38:28 -0400

Communities, groups, businesses and organizations are urged to list upcoming activities on the Calendar of Events for the Sixth Annual Canal Splash! that will be celebrated the weekend of August 10-12, 2012.

Canal Corporation Announces Local Marine Patrol Grants

Fri, 25 May 2012 12:14:18 -0400

The New York State Canal Corporation today announced a $218,032 in grant funding to law enforcement agencies in seven counties across upstate New York for patrolling segments of the New York State Canal System. The announcement coincides with the ...

Brockport-Main Street Lift Bridge Scheduled for Three-Week Closure

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:51:58 -0400

The Brockport-Main Street Lift Bridge will be closed to all vehicular traffic from Tuesday May 29, to Friday June 15, the New York State Canal Corporation announced today.

Cruise Ship Returns to Erie Canal

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:17:15 -0400

The M/V Grande Mariner, a 96-passenger cruise ship that was stranded for more than two months because of flooding in 2011, today returned to the Erie Canal for a new season of cruising America's most storied waterway.

MEDIA ADVISORY: 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 23

Tue, 22 May 2012 09:23:29 -0400

WHEN: 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 23, 2012

MEDIA ADVISORY: Sunday, May 20, 2012

Fri, 18 May 2012 16:33:20 -0400

WHAT: Solar Star 23 is a solar-powered boat that will travel the Erie Canal from Buffalo to the Hudson River

Tugboat URGER Launches 111th Year

Fri, 11 May 2012 13:00:47 -0400

The Tugboat URGER, once the workhorse of state inland waterways and the flagship of the New York State Canal system, returns for another year as a floating classroom this week.

MEDIA ADVISORY: 11:30 a.m. May 11, 2012

Thu, 10 May 2012 20:23:11 -0400

WHAT: Tugboat URGER hosts school children

Park Avenue Lift Bridge Temporarily Closed

Tue, 01 May 2012 10:17:48 -0400

The Park Avenue Lift Bridge will be closed to all vehicular traffic from Monday May 7, 2012, through Friday, May 25, 2012, the New York State Canal Corporation announced. Detour routes will be posted.

Vintage Planes Shipment to Open Erie Canal Saturday, April 28

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:01:24 -0400

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that barges hauling three vintage aircraft bound for a museum near Schenectady will be the first vessels to enter the Erie Canal at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 28, 2012, when the New York State Canal system ope...

Media Advisory: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 28

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:14:15 -0400

WHAT: The New York State Canal system opens ahead of schedule

Media Advisory: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 28

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:54:22 -0400

WHAT: The New York State Canal system opens ahead of schedule

Media Advisory: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 28

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:54:01 -0400

WHAT: The New York State Canal system opens ahead of schedule