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flag Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh appointed to lead NY state canals agency in Feb 2026.

flag Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh, set to leave office in January 2026, has been appointed by Governor Kathy Hochul to lead the New York State Canal Corporation, overseeing the Erie, Champlain, Oswego, and Cayuga-Seneca canals. flag The role, effective February 2026, includes managing a $117 million budget and 537 employees, with a focus on economic development, recreation, and infrastructure. flag Walsh succeeds retiring director Brian Stratton and will continue public service in a position based in Syracuse. flag Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens will succeed Walsh as mayor.

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