For Immediate Release: August 8, 2005
MEDIA ADVISORY
CANAL CONNECTIONS TOUR STOPPING IN GLENS FALLS
New York State Canal Corporation seeking input from
communities along the Champlain Canal in shaping the Erie Canal Greenway
WHAT:
The Canal Connections Tour will be arriving in Glens Falls. New York State Canal
Corporation Director Carmella R. Mantello will gather input and ideas from
Federal, State and local officials, community and business leaders, as well as
other groups interested in the Canal's future and Governor Pataki's proposal for
an Erie Canal Greenway and Empire State Greenway.
WHEN:
Tuesday, August 9, 2005 at 1:30 p.m.
WHERE:
Queensbury Hotel
88 Ridge Street
Glens Falls, N.Y.
WHO:
Carmella R. Mantello, Director of New York State Canal Corporation
Mayor Robert A. Regan, City of Glens Falls
Federal, State and local officials have been invited to attend.
DIRECTIONS: Take Interstate 87 to exit 18. Go east off the exit onto Broad Street. Continue on Broad Street, which becomes Hudson Avenue. At large five-way intersection, take far left onto Ridge Street. The Queensbury Hotel is located up one block on the left.
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