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The City of Binghamton has tabled its plan to build a multi-million dollar youth and community center for Columbus Park.

"Scheduling bathroom breaks for little kids seems kind of crazy, but it’s just something we have to do to keep them safe."

"It's not just turning the valve on and filling the pool. There's a lot of behind the logistics behind the scenes that happen and people don't understand."

Repairing the locks, which allow boats to travel from one neck of the waterway to another, was deemed nonessential work.

"As we begin to rethink and restart the economy, projects like this can really help transform communities in a very positive way."

The New York Power Authority Board of Trustees has authorized a five year plan for the Reimagine the Canals Initiative.