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(914) 390-8181michael.saltzman@nypa.govLou Paonessa
(716) 286-6651louis.paonessa@nypa.gov
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) and New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) will be joined by Western New York officials on Tuesday, Oct. 23, at 11:30 a.m. at Reservoir State Park to mark the completion of $6 million of improvements to recreational facilities and other measures for enhancing the 133-acre park.
NYPA President and CEO Gil C. Quiniones and OPRHP Commissioner Rose Harvey will highlight the park improvements at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. The extensive work stems from commitments made by NYPA under the 2007 federal relicensing of the Niagara Power Project.
EVENT: Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony: Exit 190 North at Route 31-Witmer Old Military Rd. and proceed to
ReservoirState Park
DATE: Tuesday, October 23
TIME: 11:30 a.m.
PLACE: Reservoir State Park –
New Location:
Winter Pavilion
Rd Exit. Make right onto Witmer
Rd. Make left at stop light onto
Rte 265 Military Rd. Make right onto
Louis.Paonessa@nypa.gov
Michael Saltzman, (914) 390-8181
Michael.Saltzman@nypa.gov
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