FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 2, 2005

MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

WELCOMING RECEPTION FOR MOTORSHIP ‘DAY PECKINPAUGH’
Historic Vessel Completing Tour of the New York State Barge Canal

What:
Lieutenant Governor Mary O. Donohue and the New York State Canal Corporation, in partnership with the New York State Museum, the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Commission, the Canal Society of New York, and the Town and Village of Waterford will host a reception and press conference to welcome the historic motorship, Day Peckinpaugh, as it concludes its three-week journey along the New York State Barge Canal from Lockport to Waterford.

When:
Friday, November 4, 2005

• 1:45 p.m. Day Peckinpaugh passes through the lock and ties up along canal wall in Waterford
• 2:00 p.m. Press conference at canal wall, followed by reception at Visitor Center (Media will be provided an escorted tour of the vessel to take photos)
  

Where:
Waterford Canal Harbor Visitor Center
Waterford, NY

Who:
Lieutenant Governor Mary O. Donohue
Carmella R. Mantello, Director of New York State Canal Corporation

Federal, State and local officials have been invited to attend.

Directions:

From 787-North: Proceed to end of I-787 and turn right onto Saratoga Avenue. Proceed over Union Bridge crossing Mohawk River into Waterford. Proceed north along Saratoga Avenue for approximately two miles. Just after the historic Waterford Rural Cemetery on the left, cross over Ninth Street Bridge over the Erie Canal and bear right onto Broad Street. Take right just before 126th Street Bridge onto First Street (half block after linking yellow light). Proceed to end of street. Parking is available at the Battery Park parking lot.

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