<P> The New York Power Authority has been financially responsible for the New York State Canal Corporation since April 2016 and has owned it since January 1, 2017 . </P> <P> "Power the economic growth and competitiveness of New York State by providing customers with low - cost, clean, reliable power and the innovative energy infrastructure and services they value ." </P> <P> Governor Roosevelt signed the Power Authority Act into law on April 27, 1931 . </P> <P> St. Lawrence - Franklin D. Roosevelt Power Project </P>

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