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Press Advisory and Photo Opportunity: New York Power Authority to Play Host to Wildlife Festival on September 20 Contact: September 19, 2008 The New York Power Authority (NYPA) will play host to its annual Wildlife Festival at the Utica Zoo on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature more than 200 animals, including exotic species from all over the world, with various presentations throughout the day. A gift and free admission will be available to the first 1,000 visitors and parking will be free for everyone. Highlights of this year’s festival include appearances by five-time Northeast Chainsaw Champion Mark Tyoe, who will demonstrate his skills throughout the day, and Smiley the Clown. Personalities from BIG FROG 104 radio will also participate. WHAT: NYPA Wildlife Festival DATE: Saturday, Sept. 20 TIME: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. PLACE: Utica Zoo CONTACT: Ann Cianfrocco, community relations specialist at the NYPA Fredrick R. Clark Energy Center, 315-792-8335 About NYPA: ■ NYPA uses no tax money or state credit. It finances its operations through the sale of bonds and revenues earned in large part through sales of electricity. ■ NYPA is a leader in promoting energy-efficiency, new energy technologies and electric transportation initiatives. ■ It is the nation’s largest state-owned electric utility, with 18 generating facilities in various parts of the state and more than 1,400 circuit-miles of transmission lines. |
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