NYPA Press Release

For Immediate Release: 08/14/26

Contact: Tara.Rehberg@nypa.gov | (800) 724-0309

New York Power Authority to Host “Touch-a-Truck" Event and Safety Fair at the

Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center on August 22

NORTH BLENHEIM, N.Y.—The New York Power Authority (NYPA)’s Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center will hold its annual “Touch-a-Truck" event and safety fair at Mine Kill State Parkon Saturday, August 22, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. 

Dozens of vehicles from NYPA, the Department of Transportation and other local organizations will be on display during the event.

Family-friendly activitiesand on-site exhibitors will teach guests about the displayed vehicles and offer insight into the best safety practices for everyday tasks.The event will include craft activities, an entertainmenttent and games.

Touch-a-Truck events are a popular staple of annual programming at NYPA Visitors Centers statewide. The annual activity allows people of all ages to learn about community and workplace safety by interacting firsthand with heavy equipment used by transportation and utility crews, law enforcement, public officials and other first responders.

For more information or a full calendar of events, call 1-800-724-0309 or visit www.nypa.gov.

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About the Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center

The Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center and Historic Lansing Manor are currently undergoing renovations. During this time, all NYPA events will be held at the adjoining Mine Kill State Park. Our tour guides will be hitting the road in the fall, working with local educators and groups to bring some of the center's past exhibits and lessons directly to students and families. To learn more, please contact us at (800) 724-0309.