Originally built in 1914, the State Route 98 steel truss lift bridge is an important part of the Erie Canal system, which is ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Erie Canal System will kick off its bicentennial season on Friday when it reopens to boats. There will be events throughout the summer to celebrate the canal’s history and legacy ...

September 2025 is the bicentennial of the Erie Canal, which opened in 1825 and is recognized for its groundbreaking transformation in travel. Here are some facts about the canal. How deep is the Erie ...

WATERFORD, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Eight Capital Region municipalities and non-profit organizations were among the 45 chosen to receive grant funding from the New York State Canal Corporation and the Erie ...

JOHNSTOWN — The Erie Canal was once a big idea, and now another idea is needed to revamp and reimagine the canal system. The Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Council met Wednesday, June 13, ...

The Erie Canal changed the landscape, fueled the westward settlement of the United States, and created Lockport. The city will celebrate Erie Canal Bicentennial Week starting Sunday with a variety of ...

A sign notes the route for the Erie and Champlain canals at Waterford Harbor on May 16 in Waterford. Lock No. 5 on Saturday in Waterford. The Erie Canal Lock 2 at Waterford Harbor on May 16. The view ...