NYPA Press Release

MASSENA—The New York Power Authority (NYPA) today announced the expanded re-opening of its Hawkins Point Visitors Center in Massena beginning June 1.

In accordance with New York State Indoor Family Entertainment Centers guidelines, the Hawkins Point Visitors Center, on Barnhardt Road, will be open Monday through Fridays from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. for guided tours of groups of up to 25 people including school groups, families, or individuals and groups who are willing to tour with others. 

To protect visitors and NYPA employees, the Power Authority has added new safety precautions, including state-of-the-art indoor air filtration systems, visitor health screenings and temperature checks, and between-tour facility cleanings. All visitors must wear masks; tour guides will wear masks as well. Further information on health and safety entry requirements are available in the FAQ on the webpage.

NYPA has added a reservation system that allows for limited, timed, guided tours. For the safety of visitors, all the hands-on exhibits will be demonstrated by tour guides. Reservations are encouraged, but walk-ins can be scheduled if space permits.  To make a reservation or for further information, visit the visitors center information page on NYPA’s website at www.nypa.gov/HawkinsPointVisitorsCenter or by calling 315-764-6679

Due to changing conditions in response to COVID-19, up-to-date information regarding the facilities will be available at nypa.gov/VisitorsCenters. All NYPA visitors center events remain canceled until further notice.

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