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Wilson Hill Boat Launch to Reopen May 18 Contact: April 18, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MASSENA—The Wilson Hill boat launch will reopen on Friday, May 18 with several new features, the New York Power Authority and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced Wednesday. Renovations include expanded pavement at the entrance and on approaches to the launch area, a public toilet facility, and expanded gravel parking for vehicles and trailers. Area landscaping will be carried out once these improvements are complete. A new loading dock will be installed after the May 18 reopening. About NYPA: ■ NYPA uses no tax money or
state credit. It finances its operations through the sale of
bonds and revenues earned in large part through sales of
electricity. ■ NYPA is a leader in promoting
energy-efficiency, new energy technologies and electric
transportation initiatives. ■ It is the
nation’s largest state-owned electric utility, with 18 generating
facilities in various parts of the state and more than 1,400
circuit-miles of transmission lines. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees 176 state parks and 35 state historic sites. For more information on any of these recreation areas, please call (518) 474-0456 or visit the website at http://www.nysparks.com. |
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