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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 6, 2006

MEDIA ADVISORY
CANAL REVITALIZATION PUBLIC MEETING IN SYRACUSE
New York State Canal Corporation holding regional meeting on Governor’s proposed legislation

WHAT: The Canal Corporation will be in Syracuse to discuss, seek feedback and answer questions about Governor Pataki’s recently proposed Canal Revitalization legislation. The legislation calls for creating an Erie Canal Greenway for recreational use and separating the Canal Corporation from the Thruway Authority.

WHEN: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 8, 2005

WHERE: Red Mill Inn
4 Syracuse Street
Baldwinsville, NY 13027

WHO: Carmella R. Mantello, Director of New York State Canal Corporation

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

DIRECTIONS:
Take I-90 West on Interchange 39 (NY-690N) toward Fulton. Take 690N to Van Buren Road exit. Once off the exit, take a right onto Van Buren Road/CR-159.Turn left onto NY-48/Maple Road and continue to follow NY-48 for just under one mile and you will come to the Red Mill Inn.

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