NYS Canal Corporation
2006 Press Releases

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• November 16, 2006 -- GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES NEARLY $8.4 MILLION IN ERIE CANAL GREENWAY GRANTS (To obtain a copy of this press release, please call the Office of Public Affairs at 518-436-2983.)
• November 14, 2006 -- CANAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL CLOSING OF THE 181st NAVIGATION SEASON ON NOVEMBER 15, 2006
• October 4, 2006 -- CANAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES 2006 CANALWAY TRAIL TENDER AWARD
• October 2, 2006 -- NEW YORK’S HISTORIC GATEWAY TO THE GREAT LAKES
• October 2, 2006 -- CANAL CORPORATION AND PARKS & TRAILS NY ANNOUNCE FREE ROUNDTABLES TO PROMOTE CYCLING ALONG THE CANALWAY TRAIL
• September 25, 2006 -- NYS CANAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES CANAL CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEYS AVAILABLE ONLINE
• September 20, 2006 -- CANAL CORPORATION TO TRANSFER NEARLY 19 ACRES IN FAYETTEVILLE TO STATE PARKS
• September 19, 2006 -- CANAL CORPORATION CELEBRATES COMPLETION OF RICHMOND AVENUE RAILING PROJECT IN CITY OF LOCKPORT
• September 19, 2006 -- MEDIA ADVISORY: Canal Corporation to Announce Land Transfer in Fayetteville
• September 18, 2006 -- 11TH ANNUAL STATE CANAL CONFERENCE TO TAKE PLACE IN TROY, NY
• September 18, 2006 -- MEDIA ADVISORY
• September 14, 2006 -- CANAL CORPORATION TO EXTEND FALL HOURS OF OPERATION
• September 14, 2006 -- MEDIA ADVISORY
• September 7, 2006 -- CAST A LINE ON NEW YORK’S CANALS
• September 7, 2006 -- CANAL CORPORATION’S TUG URGER NAMED BEST VINTAGE TUG AT NATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM TUG BOAT CHALLENGE
• August 25, 2006 -- FLOATING DOCK ALONG NYS CANAL SYSTEM OPENS FOR LANDING AT MONTEZUMA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
• August 23, 2006 -- EXPLORE NEW YORK STATE CANAL SYSTEM AT THE 160TH ANNUAL STATE FAIR IN SYRACUSE, AUGUST 24-SEPTEMBER 4
• August 18, 2006 -- CANAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES REOPENING OF LOCK E-10 TWO WEEKS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE
• August 17, 2006 -- MEDIA ADVISORY: Canal Corporation to Make Major Announcement Regarding NYS Canal System
• August 11, 2006 -- CANAL CORPORATION KICKS OFF FIRST ANNUAL CANAL SPLASH WEEKEND
• August 10, 2006 -- MEDIA ADVISORY: Canal Corporation to Kick-Off First Annual Canal Splash Weekend
• August 7, 2006 -- ERIE CANAL GREENWAY GRANT APPLICATIONS DUE AUGUST 18TH
• August 1, 2006 -- MEDIA ADVISORY: Canal Corporation to Make Announcement Regarding Speed Limits On Canal System
• July 31, 2006 -- MEDIA ADVISORY: Water Flows Reduced on Old Erie Canal in Syracuse Region
• July 26, 2006 -- CANAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES CANAL SPLASH! PROGRAM OF EVENTS
• July 21, 2006 -- CANAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES LOCK OPENINGS ON THE ERIE, OSWEGO AND CAYUGA-SENECA CANALS
• July 20, 2006 -- MEDIA ADVISORY: Canal Corporation to Provide Update on Lock Openings Along the NYS Canal System
• July 14, 2006 -- STRANDED BOATERS IN CANAJOHARIE TO FINALLY SET SAIL
• July 13, 2006 -- MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
• July 13, 2006 -- MEDIA ADVISORY: Heavy Rains Causing Additional Lock Closures on New York State Canal System
• July 12, 2006 -- “CYCLING THE ERIE CANAL” BIKE TOUR PEDALS INTO SYRACUSE
• July 11, 2006 -- MEDIA ADVISORY: 8th Annual Cycle the Erie Canal Bike Tour to Arrive In Syracuse
• July 11, 2006 -- CANAL CORPORATION BEGINS CLEANUP OF UTICA HARBOR DREDGE SPOIL SITE
• July 10, 2006 -- CANAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES ERIE CANAL GREENWAY GRANT PROGRAM
• July 7, 2006 -- FAIRPORT LIFT BRIDGE TO CLOSE FOR REPAIRS BEGINNING JULY 10
• July 6, 2006 -- CANAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES RE-OPENING OF CHAMPLAIN CANAL
• July 5, 2006 -- UPDATED MEDIA ADVISORY: Oswego Canal and Additional Locks on Erie and Champlain Canals to Re-Open; Several Closures Still in Effect
• July 3, 2006 -- GOVERNOR VISITS DEVASTATED CANAL SITE, ISSUES UPDATE ON REPAIRS TO MAJOR DAMAGE CAUSED BY SEVERE FLOODING
• July 2, 2006 -- UPDATED MEDIA ADVISORY: A Western Portion of the NYS Canal System to Re-Open; Several Major Closures Still in Effect
• June 30, 2006 -- MEDIA ADVISORY: Steamboat Rally Cancelled in Waterford
• June 30, 2006 -- SEVERE FLOODING CAUSES MAJOR DAMAGE ALONG NYS CANAL SYSTEM
• June 29, 2006 -- MEDIA ADVISORY
• June 29, 2006 -- UPDATED MEDIA ADVISORY: Additional Closures on NYS Canal System Due to High Water Levels
• June 28, 2006 -- MEDIA ADVISORY: Lock Closures on New York State Canal System Due to High Water Levels
• June 20, 2006 -- CANAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH GREEN THUMB ENVIRONMENTAL BEAUTIFICATION, INC.
• June 19, 2006 -- FIRST ANNUAL CANAL SPLASH! SLATED FOR AUGUST 12-13
• June 15, 2006 -- MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY : Great International Steamboat Flotilla Chugs into Macedon June 19th
• June 14, 2006 -- CANAL REVITALIZATION BILL DISCUSSED IN ALBANY
• June 13, 2006 -- CANAL REVITALIZATION BILL DISCUSSED IN GREECE
• June 12, 2006 -- MEDIA ADVISORY: CANAL REVITALIZATION PUBLIC MEETING IN ROCHESTER
• June 12, 2006 -- MEDIA ADVISORY: CANAL REVITALIZATION PUBLIC MEETING IN ALBANY
• June 9, 2006 -- CANAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES FIRST OVER-SIZED CARGO OF 2006 NAVIGATION SEASON SHIPPED VIA CANAL SYSTEM
• June 8, 2006 -- CANAL REVITALIZATION BILL DISCUSSED IN BALDWINSVILLE
• June 6, 2006 -- MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: Small Ship Cruise Line Begins Summer Schedule on Canal First Ships to Cruise into Capital Region Today
• June 6, 2006 -- MEDIA ADVISORY: CANAL REVITALIZATION PUBLIC MEETING IN SYRACUSE
• June 5, 2006 -- MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: Festival on the Erie Cruises the Mohawk Valley Region This Week Daily Concerts Planned in Communities Along the Erie Canal
• June 1, 2006 -- MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: FESTIVAL ON THE ERIE CRUISES INTO CAPITAL REGION THIS WEEKEND
• June 1, 2006 -- CANAL CORPORATION CELEBRATES NATIONAL TRAILS DAY
• May 31, 2006 -- MEDIA ADVISORY: New Canalway Trail Segment to be Dedicated at Herkimer Home State Historic Site Event Part of Statewide National Trails Day Celebration
• May 31, 2006 -- IRISH MUSIC FESTIVAL TO CRUISE NEW YORK’S CANAL SYSTEM
• May 30, 2006 -- CANAL CORPORATION TO HOLD REGIONAL MEETINGS ON GOVERNOR’S PROPOSED CANAL REVITALIZATION LEGISLATION
• May 24, 2006 -- CANAL CORPORATION KICKS-OFF START OF SUMMER RECREATIONAL BOATING SEASON IN NEW YORK
• May 23, 2006 -- MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: NYS Canal Corporation Kicks-Off Start of Summer Recreational Boating Season National Safe Boating Week Runs May 20-26, 2006
• May 19, 2006 -- CANAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES THE START OF MAINTENANCE DREDGING ON THE CHAMPLAIN CANAL
• May 17, 2006 -- CANAL CORPORATION AND LOCAL PARTNERS KICK-OFF THIRD ANNUAL CANALWAYS PROGRAM
• May 16, 2006 -- MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: NYS Canal Corporation to Kick-Off the Third Annual CanalWays Program Four Day Educational Program Highlights Local History Along the Canal
• May 15, 2006 -- CANAL CORPORATION AND PARKS & TRAILS NY ANNOUNCE STATEWIDE CANALWAY TRAIL CELEBRATION TO TAKE PLACE JUNE 3
• May 11, 2006 -- MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: Barge Completes Two-year Conversion into Restaurant; Maiden Voyage on Canal Today En Route to Permanent Mooring in Watervliet
• May 9, 2006 -- CANAL CORPORATION AND PARKS & TRAILS NY ANNOUNCE FREE ROUNDTABLES TO PROMOTE CYCLING ALONG THE CANALWAY TRAIL
• May 8, 2006 -- CANAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES 2006 TOURISM GRANT AWARDS
• May 4, 2006 -- CANAL CORPORATION BOARD APPROVES TRANSFER TO STATE PARKS OF ADDITIONAL 900 ACRES UNDER DELTA LAKE
• April 28, 2006 -- MEDIA ADVISORY - Photos of Canal Opening Ceremony in Waterford, NY
• April 28, 2006 -- EXCITEMENT REIGNS AS NEW YORK STATE CANAL SYSTEM OPENS FOR 181ST NAVIGATION SEASON
• April 27, 2006 -- MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY - NYS Canal Corporation to Kick-Off the Official Start of 2006 Navigation Season Canal System Opening Early for First Time in 33 Years
• April 26, 2006 -- CANAL CORPORATION SELECTS GARDEN CLUB OF BROCKPORT FOR FIRST ANNUAL CANALWAY TRAIL ADOPT-A-TRAIL AWARD
• April 25, 2006 -- NYS Canal Corporation to Host Quality Canals for Quality Communities Conference
• April 24, 2006 -- NEW YORK STATE CANAL SYSTEM TO OPEN FOR NAVIGATION THREE DAYS EARLY IN TIME FOR WEEKEND
• April 23, 2006 -- MEDIA ADVISORY - NYS Canal Corporation to Make Major Announcement Regarding Canal System
• April 21, 2006 -- “CANAL CLEAN SWEEP” KICKS OFF THIS WEEKEND
• April 21, 2006 -- MEDIA ADVISORY - Canal Corporation to Hold Public Information Meeting on Canalway Trail in Lyons, Wayne County
• April 14, 2006 -- DISCOUNT REGISTRATION FOR APRIL 26th “QUALITY CANALS FOR QUALITY COMMUNITIES” CONFERENCE TO END APRIL 17th
• April 13, 2006 -- FIRST ANNUAL “CANAL CLEAN SWEEP” KICKS OFF APRIL 22nd
• April 11, 2006 -- CANAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF 2006 TUG URGER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR NEW YORK’S FOURTH-GRADERS
• April 5, 2006 -- CANAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES 2006 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
• April 5, 2006 -- MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY : WATERFORD LOCK E-5 GATE REPLACEMENT TO BEGIN AT 1 PM ON WEDNESDAY. APRIL 5
• March 28, 2006 -- 21 SPONSORS TO ATTEND QUALITY COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE
• March 24, 2006 -- GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES $10 MILLION FOR STATE CANAL SYSTEM (To obtain a copy of this press release, please call the Office of Public Affairs at 518-436-2983.)
• March 23, 2006 -- CANAL CORPORATION REQUESTS NOMINATIONS FOR CANALWAY TRAIL ADOPT-A-TRAIL AWARD
• March 22, 2006 -- MEDIA ADVISORY : Lt. Governor to Make Major Announcement Regarding New York State Canal System
• March 21, 2006 -- CANAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES NEW OPERATING HOURS FOR 2006
• March 14, 2006 -- IRISH MUSIC FESTIVAL COMING TO CANAL SYSTEM THIS SUMMER
• March 9, 2006 -- CANAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF TOURISM GRANTS
• March 3, 2006 -- CANAL CORPORATION TO RECEIVE AWARD FROM CANAL SOCIETY OF NY
• March 1, 2006 -- CANAL CORPORATION TO HOST QUALITY COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE
• February 27, 2006 -- CANAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR FIRST ANNUAL “CANAL CLEAN SWEEP”
• February 21, 2006 -- MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY -- CANAL CORPORATION DIRECTOR TO TOUR SCHENECTADY WATERFRONT
• February 17, 2006 -- CANALWAY TRAIL SEGMENT WINS PUBLIC WORKS DESIGN AWARD
• February 8, 2006 -- CANAL CORPORATION RECEIVES FEDERAL FUNDING FOR LOCK-33 REHABILITATION PROJECT
• January 30, 2006 -- CANAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES CONTRACT BID OPENING ON 8-MILE CANALWAY TRAIL SEGMENT IN ONONDAGA AND CAYUGA COUNTIES
• January 19, 2006 -- CANAL CORPORATION BOARD APPROVES TRANSFER OF TWIN LAKES AND CHUB LAKE RESERVOIRS TO DEC
• January 13, 2006 -- MEDIA ADVISORY -- CANAL CORPORATION TO HOLD PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETINGS FOR CANALWAY TRAIL PROJECT BETWEEN UTICA AND ILION