New York, NY - Governor Pataki Unveils Statewide Thruway Toll Reduction Plan

New York, NY - Governor George Pataki unveiled legislation to establish the New York State Canal Corporation as an independent public benefit corporation with a Board of seven members, and transfer all assets and liabilities of the Canal System from the Thruway Authority to the new Canal Corporation, and to make possible a statewide reductions in Thruway commuter tolls by $110 million over the next six years.