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| General News (10) |
| 7-May-2008 |
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Waterford Harbor Now a WiFi Waterfront |
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The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor has installed free wireless Internet access at the Waterford Harbor Visitor Center at Lock 2 in Waterford. The service will be available during the canal season, from May through November. |
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| 10-Apr-2008 |
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Dean Named NPS Centennial Planning Chief |
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Frank Dean, Executive Director of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor has recently been named chief of the Centennial Coordination and Planning Office in Washington, D.C. |
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| 10-Apr-2008 |
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Visitor Center on Peebles Island Reopens 5/08 |
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The Visitor Center on Peebles Island State Park at the eastern gateway to the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor is set to open once again on Saturday, May 3, 2008. |
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| 1-Jan-2008 |
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Fate of NYS Canals |
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Download a PDF of major news stories from December 1, 2007 through January 1, 2008 on the NYS Thruway Authority toll hike and audit, which may impact the fate of the NYS Canal System. |
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| 20-Dec-2007 |
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APA Names Erie Canalway for Top 2008 Award |
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The American Planning Association (APA) has named the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Preservation and Management Plan recipient of the 2008 Daniel Burnham Award for a Comprehensive Plan, the organization's top national planning award. |
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| 5-Dec-2007 |
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New Travel Guide to Boost Educational Tourism |
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A new travel guide to the canals of New York will be available next spring, thanks to a partnership among Canal New York, Canal Society of New York State, Visit Rochester, and the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor. |
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| 1-Oct-2007 |
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2007 Photo Contest Winners Announced |
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WATERFORD, NY (10/1/07) - The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor today announced the winners of its 2007 Photo Contest. The twelve winning photographs and twelve honorable mention photographs will be included in the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor 2008 Calendar. |
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| 27-Sep-2007 |
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Lois McClure Completes 1,000 Mile Journey |
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WATERFORD (9/27/07)- The Grand Canal Journey of the Lois McClure has come full circle as the 1862 canal schooner heads home to Lake Champlain after completing her 1,000-mile, 100 day voyage through the heart of Upstate New York. The majestic vessel left her home port at the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum in June, traveling throughout the NYS Canal System to celebrate national significance of the Erie Canalway. More than 30,400 people from 25 states and six countries stepped on board for free tours at more than 25 ports-of-call. |
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| 17-Aug-2007 |
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New Erie Canalway Gateway Signs Unveiled |
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SYRACUSE, NY (8/17/07)- Motorists along the NYS Thruway from Albany to Buffalo, the I87 Northway, and a number of state roads are starting to see new gateway signs to the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, thanks to federal transportation dollars secured by Congressman James Walsh. The new road signs were unveiled at the Syracuse Inner Harbor on Friday, August 17. The 162 brown and white signs, which include the National Park Service arrowhead logo and the words “Entering Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor,” present a unified and consistent image that draws attention to the Corridor among the approximately 50 to 60 million people who will see them each year. |
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| Upcoming Commission Meetings (1) |
| 1-Oct-2007 |
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Commission Meeting |
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The Commission's Quarterly Meeting is scheduled for October 2, 2007, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m, at the NYS Capitol Blue Room, Albany, New York. Contact Rosemary Button at (518) 237-7000, ext. 207 or via email at Rosemary_Button@partner.nps.gov for further information. |
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| Pilot Grants Program (1) |
| 19-Apr-2007 |
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Applications Being Reviewed |
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Applications to the ECNHC Pilot Grants Program have been forwarded to the members of the Grants Program Committee for review. Announcement of awards is expected to be made at the Commission meeting in June. |
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| Archive (24) |
| 22-Aug-2006 |
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ECNHC Commission Meeting |
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The next meeting of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Commission is scheduled for Thursday, November 16th, 2006, 10:00am - 1:00pm at the River Stone Manor, Glenville NY. Go to www.riverstonemanor.com/contactuslinks.html for directions. Please RSVP by calling (518) 237-7000, ext. 202. |
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| 14-Jun-2006 |
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"Beyond Marketing" Workshop |
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The Erie Canalway NHC will be holding a workshop entitled "Beyond Marketing: Tourism Readiness in the Erie Canalway" on June 14th at the Belhurst Castle in Geneva. Call 518-237-7000, x202 for more information. |
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| 24-Jan-2007 |
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Communications and Outreach Director |
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The Communications and Outreach Director will develop and implement an overall communications and outreach strategy in support of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Program. He or she will work closely with the Erie Canalway Executive Director, staff, and consultants to produce communications materials that will engage and inform various internal and external audiences, including the media, about the numerous activities and programs of the Erie Canalway NHC and will take lead responsibility for designing and maintaining the Erie Canalway NHC website. Click on "Communications and Outreach Director" above to see the position description and application instructions. The deadline for applications is February 16, 2007. |
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| 26-Jan-2006 |
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ECNHC Commission Meeting |
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The next meeting of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Commission is scheduled for Thursday, January 26th, 2006, 10:00am - 1:00pm at Oncenter Complex in Syracuse, NY. For more information or to RSVP please call (518) 237-7000, ext. 202. |
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| 17-Jan-2007 |
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Volunteer Position |
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All Aboard!
The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor is looking for volunteer guides on the Maple Leaf and Adirondack train routes for the Trails and Rails Program, a joint effort of the National Park Service and Amtrak with participation from local partners. An Orientation Session will be held on March 10, 2007. If you are enthusiastic and want to bring your interest in history to Amtrak riders, click on the "Volnteer Position" above for more information. Contact Hannah Blake at (518) 237-7000, ext. 202 to add your name to the volunteer with any questions. Welcome Aboard! |
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| 24-Jan-2007 |
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ECNHC Pilot Grants Program Materials |
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Pilot Grants Program materials are now available to download. Click the title of this notice above to link to the documents. Applications are due no later than March 29, 2007. Contact Hannah Blake at (518) 237-7000, 202 or hannah_blake@nps.gov for additional information. |
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| 11-Apr-2006 |
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ECNHC Commission Meeting |
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The next meeting of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, April 11th, 2006, 10:00am - 1:00pm at the Arrowhead Lodge, Oneida Shores Park, Brewerton NY (Onondaga County). Click on "ECNHC Commission Meeting" above for directions. For more information or to RSVP please call (518) 237-7000, ext. 202. |
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| 30-Nov-2005 |
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ECNHC Commission Meeting |
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The next meeting of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Commission is scheduled for Wednesday, November 30th, 10:00am - 1:00pm at the Village Hall in Baldwinsville, NY. For more information please call (518) 237-7000, ext. 202. |
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| 12-Sep-2005 |
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ECNHC Commission Meeting |
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The next meeting of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Commission is scheduled for Monday, September 12th, 9:30am - 11:00am at the Hyatt Regency Rochester. Directions to the Hyatt are available at http://rochester.hyatt.com/property/areaguide/maps/index.jhtml. For more information please call (518) 237-7000, ext. 202. |
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| 11-Sep-2005 |
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New York State Canal Conference |
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The Canal Society of New York State will be holding its annual conference in Rochester, September 11 - 13, 2005. Visit the Society's website at www.canalsnys.org for additional information. |
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| 14-Jun-2005 |
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Public Meetings on Draft Plan |
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A series of eight public meetings have been scheduled around the State to collect comments on the draft Preservation and Management Plan for the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor. Please call (518) 237-7000, ext. 202 for additional information. |
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| 23-Jun-2005 |
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ECNHC Annual Meeting |
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The next meeting of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Commission is scheduled for Thursday, June 23, in Oswego, New York at the Captains Steak and Seafood Restaurant. For more information please call (518) 237-7000, ext. 202. |
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| 21-Apr-2005 |
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ECNHC Commission Meeting |
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The next meeting of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Commission is scheduled for Thursday, April 21, at the Shaker Meeting House in Colonie, New York. For more information please call (518) 237-7000, ext. 202. |
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| 6-Dec-2004 |
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International Heritage Development Conference |
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Join the conference sponsor, The Alliance of National Heritage Areas, and enthusiasts from around the country and world for the International Heritage Development Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, a "five-day immersion in the mechanics, economics, stories, and possibilities of heritage development" on June 4-8, 2005. For additional information check www.ihdc2005.org or call (615) 494-8916 |
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| 9-Nov-2004 |
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November 9, 2004 ECNHC Commission Meeting |
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The next meeting of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Commission is scheduled for 10:00am to 2:00pm on November 9, 2004 at the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel in Syracuse, New York. For more information or to RSVP please call (518) 237-8643, ext. 3111. |
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| 14-Sep-2004 |
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September 14, 2004 ECNHC Commission Meeting |
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The next meeting of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Commission is scheduled for 10:00am to 1:00pm on September 14, 2004 in the City Council Chambers in Rochester City Hall in Rochester, New York. For more information or to RSVP please call (518) 237-8643, ext. 3111. |
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| 22-Jul-2004 |
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June 22, 2004 ECNHC Commission Meeting |
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The next meeting of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Commission is scheduled for 10 am on June 22, 2004 at the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum. For more information call (518) 237-8643, ext. 3111. Go to www.chittenangolandingcanalboatmuseum.com for a map to the museum. |
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| 30-Jan-2004 |
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Public Outreach Meetings |
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In December 2003 and January 2004, the Project Team conducted public outreach meetings in Syracuse, Lockport, Glens Falls, Colonie, Ithaca, Buffalo, Rochester, Oswego, and Rome. For a record of the public input at these meetings, go to Work to Date>Public Feedback.
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| 28-Nov-2003 |
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Erie Canalway Public Meetings in December, 2003 |
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December 3 - Syracuse; December 4 - Lockport; December 9 - Glens Falls; December 10 - Colonie; December 11 - Ithaca.
The public is invited to provide input and ideas for the Erie Canalway Preservation and Management Plan. All locations are handicapped accessible. Sign language interpreters are available with three busineess days advance notice.
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| 8-Sep-2003 |
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Commission Inaugurates Planning... (PDF: 125KB) |
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Commission Inaugurates Planning of the Vast and Historic Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor.
Commission Selects Nationally Acclaimed Team to Design Management Plan for Corridor.
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| 8-May-2003 |
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Erie Canal Convocation |
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June 8-10, 2003. Utica, New York.
For the first time ever, The Canal Society of New York State, the New York State Canal Corporation and the new Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Commission are joining forces to offer participants from around the state an opportunity to discuss current initiatives and future directions for New York’s legendary canal system. For more information, click on Links, and on Erie Canal Convocation.
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