NEWS: Canal Boating Hours Reduced

By P.J. Wascher

News Ten Now reports that boaters are frustrated with the states decision to reduce hours along the canal and add tolls.
The new hours are 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. The move was made to make for the million dollar shortfall. The New York State Canal Authority says it also plans to cut jobs.
People in the area frustrated are frustrated with the new rules for the fear of detouring boaters away. Fishermen typically like to be on the water at the crack of dawn. The new rules will also eliminate many events that typically occur on the Canal after 7:00 P.M.