6/22/06-A bill is likely dead that sought to eliminate the jurisdiction of the New York State Thruway Authority over the state’s Canal Corporation. It would also have eliminated the funding the 524-mile canal system receives from tolls on the Thruway.
Sponsored by Sen. Vincent Leibell, R-Patterson, S8125 would have offered the most savings to E-ZPass commuter customers. Commercial E-ZPass customers also would have received a discount.

6/9/06-A bill in the Senate Rules Committee would eliminate the jurisdiction of the New York State Thruway Authority over the state’s Canal Corporation. It would also eliminate the funding the 524-mile canal system receives from tolls on the Thruway.
Sponsored by Sen. Vincent Leibell, R-Patterson, S8125 would offer the most savings to E-ZPass commuter customers. Commercial E-ZPass customers also would receive a discount.
For bill status, call (518) 455-7545. In New York, call 1-800-342-9860.