Good News York

April 9, 2015, 11:43 am 4.9k Views

Good News York by Growth Mode Content

Your go-to podcast for inspiring stories, uplifting news, and positive vibes from across New York State!

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Former Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh on Leading the New York State Canal Corporation and the Modern Erie Canal System Matt Maier hosts the first episode filmed in Good News York’s new downtown Syracuse space and welcomes former Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh, now director of the New York State Canal Corporation. Walsh recounts his Syracuse roots, family tradition of public service, eight years as mayor, and passing leadership to Mayor Owens, his former deputy mayor. He explains the Canal Corporation’s role managing a modern, 524-mile, four-canal system (Erie, Champlain, Seneca, Oswego) with 57 locks, lift bridges, trails, recreation, limited commercial shipping, and significant infrastructure maintenance needs, including deferred maintenance and capital priorities. Walsh describes winter work, workforce support, partnerships, and efforts to promote the canal as a world-class linear park. He highlights upcoming navigation season (May 15–Oct 14), events like the Medina Triennial, Albany Symphony canal performances, and the Seneca Chief “Back to Buffalo” tour, and shares Syracuse water-related gems such as Elmwood Park, Hiawatha Lake, and the Inner Harbor/Creekwalk. 00:00 Welcome to the New Studio 01:01 Meet Former Mayor Ben Walsh 02:23 Passing the Torch to Mayor Owens 03:34 Why the Canal Corporation 04:55 Canal System Explained 06:47 Erie Canal Then and Now 08:00 Modern Uses and Upgrades 09:58 Ben Walsh Day to Day 12:13 Trails and Local Partnerships 13:22 Biggest Canal Surprises 15:53 Events to Watch This Season 18:16 Hidden Gems in Syracuse 20:33 Wrap Up and Thanks

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