CANAJOHARIE — The Erie Canal celebrates its 200th anniversary next year. At Arkell Museum, the public was invited to a ...

WCC 2025 marks the Bicentennial of the opening of the original Erie Canal. Buffalo’s vital role in the creation of the Erie ...

Almost 200 years ago, the Erie Canal started transforming New York State. This extraordinary accomplishment will be discussed by Dr. Gary Emerson in“200 Years on the Erie Canal.” It’s set for 7 p.m.

Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance said under Kamala Harris's "broken leadership" Americans are paying more for gas, groceries and to buy a home. He blamed the Democratic presidential ...

The Erie Canal Ringers handbell choir is recruiting for 2024-2025. There has been a delayed start and some personnel changes, but the choir is looking to get back to swinging some bells. There are ...

For many people (including this author) who are Erie Canal enthusiasts, today, October 26th, is one of the most influential ...

The Erie Canal, a major achievement in transportation ... Construction of the canal began in 1817. Its opening eight years later was celebrated with a "wedding of the waters" officiated by New ...

For many people (including this author) who are Erie Canal enthusiasts ... made prior to the actual digging of the canal which started on July 4, 1817 in Rome. Although some parts of the canal ...

The decision as to how the canal would reach Lake Erie was still a matter of debate even before the actual digging began in 1817. Two men, one whose name is familiar to canal historians ...

In the greater Capital Region, the following locks will be rehabilitated this non-navigation winter season: Champlain Canal Lock 8 in Fort Edward, Erie Canal Lock 2 in Waterford, Erie Canal Lock 5 ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 54-year-old man was rescued by City of Tonawanda Police after he fell off a bridge and into the Erie Canal Thursday night, police said Friday. Police were called after ...