For Immediate Release: October 5, 2005
MEDIA ADVISORY – PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
CANAL CONNECTIONS TOUR STOPPING IN OSWEGO
New York State Canal Corporation seeking community input
in shaping the Erie Canal Greenway
Boat tour to highlight local Canal developments
WHAT:
The Canal Connections Tour will be arriving in Oswego, NY. 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. The meeting will be followed
by a boat tour to view recent Canal developments in the area.
WHEN:
Thursday, October 6, 2005 (Media is invited to attend all events.)
WHERE:
Canal Connections Tour meeting:
Oswego County Legislative Chambers
Fourth Floor
46 East Bridge St.
Oswego, NY
Boat Tour:
Lock O-7
Route 481
Oswego, NY
WHO:
Carmella R. Mantello, Director of New York State Canal Corporation
Chairman Russ Johnson, Oswego County Legislature
Federal, State and local officials have been invited to attend.
DIRECTIONS:
To the Oswego County Legislative Chambers: Take NYS Thruway Exit 34A to Route 481 North to the end (about 35 miles). In the City of Oswego make a Right at Route 104/East Bridge St. Make a quick Right at the next signal onto East Second Street. The County Building is on Bridge St. (Route 104) and East Second Street (4 story red brick building). Street parking is available for two hours only on East Second Street. Additional free parking can be found by continuing past the County Building to the corner of East Oneida, turn left and the parking lot is next to the Courthouse on your left.
To Lock O-7 (site of boat tour): From the County Office Building, take a left onto Route 104. At the traffic light turn left onto Route 481 south. Stay on Route 481 South through the next traffic light. Approximately 1/4 mile after traffic light, follow lock sign to Lock O-7 driveway on right. As you turn into driveway bear to the right and enter parking area. (Do not cross bridge).
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