N.Y. Economic Development Law Section 175
General functions, powers and duties of the commissioner

The commissioner is hereby directed:

1.

To establish and administer an Erie/Barge canal challenge grant program in coordination with the department of transportation, pursuant to § 176 (Erie/Barge canal challenge grant program)section one hundred seventy-six of this article, within amounts appropriated therefor;

2.

To assist municipalities, in coordination with the board, on the Erie/Barge canal plan canal-related activities for tourism development purposes;

3.

To collect, coordinate, and disseminate information, in coordination with the board, on canal-related activities along the entire canal that promote and encourage tourism development; and

4.

To do all things necessary, desirable and convenient to carry out its powers, functions and duties.

Source: Section 175 — General functions, powers and duties of the commissioner, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/COM/175 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Dec. 6, 2025).

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