NYPA Press Release

New York Power Authority Hosts “Super-Powered Saturday Touch-A-Truck” Event at the John S. Dyson New York Energy Zone on Saturday, June 21

UTICA, N.Y.—The New York Power Authority (NYPA) will host its “Super-Powered Saturday Touch-A-Truck” event at the John S. Dyson New York Energy Zone, located at 35 Utica Zoo Way, on Saturday, June 21, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The event will feature family-friendly activities that highlight safety and showcase a variety of vehicles provided by NYPA and local law enforcement and emergency services agencies. 

Attendees can view the Power Authority’s all-electric bucket truck, enjoy music from a local DJ, and visit free bounce houses and children’s craft stations. Food trucks will be on-site offering lunch and treats. Guests will also have the opportunity to meet community heroes and surprise superheroes for photo opportunities.

The NY Energy Zone is a fully immersive and hands-on science center designed for visitors of all ages, guiding guests on a powerful journey through the past, present, and future of electricity. The visitors center has more than 40 interactive displays and games that simulate flying a drone through transmission lines, operating a power plant, and building a tabletop microgrid. The Energy Zone is open every day between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., and admission is always free.

For more information about the New York Energy Zone, visit nypa.gov/nyenergyzone. 

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