Posted on May 13 at 8:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The only thing missing from this fine article is how much overtime this "police officer" gorged on during the few days he appeared. Also did this "police officer" appear on any holidays to receive double or triple time ???

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Posted on March 20 at 11:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Carl, On another much more local subject..I would like to voice my concerns regarding today's NYS Canal Corrporation' announcement regarding the new operation times of the Canal Corporation. I have no issue with the fees and was actually surprised that the fees were eliminated for the past two years. However, opening the Canal at 9 AM would be OK if it were a bank, but as a recreation spot for boaters this start time makes no sense. There is a slight issue of closing at 7 PM rather than at least 8 PM (10 PM previously) but this may not be as critical an issue as an earlier opening time.

Given that fishing from power boats is a MAJOR use of the Canal, especially in this area of the Canal (Lock 7-11), the late start severely limits the areas available to fish during the primary fishing time of 6 AM to 10 AM. In addition to the impact on casual fishing, in this area there are several fishing tournaments sponsored by local sports clubs or marinas that may have to be cancelled or the areas of fishing changed or restricted. I can't envision twenty or thirty or more high performance boats fishing between Lock 8 and Lock 9 (approximately a five mile stretch) for two or more hours while they wait for the 9 AM start to move to another section of the Canal.

Another example of this illogical start time is the impact on larger boats traveling across the Canal to points East or West. Having the yachts waste the best traveling time during the early morning could only have been suggested by someone with cement feet who has no understanding of boating!

This is clearly a giant step backward for upstate New York and in advancing the recreational use of the Canal System. Where were our local politicians (both State and County representatives!)while this plan was finalized? If not this year, let's hope this absurd time adjustment will be corrected next year. Or, at the very least, public opinion is solicited in advance of issuing the final press release!
Thanks,
Jim Carangelo

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