WATERFORD, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the opening of the 2023 Navigation Season for the 524-mile New York State Canal system, kicking off the 199th consecutive opening of the historic ...

Think of the business of the Erie Canal and what probably pops to mind are boats bobbing by a dock and canalside village business districts abuzz with visitors walking, biking, eating and shopping.

NEW YORK STATE (WWTI) — Another season of the free “On the Canals” excursions have been launched across New York State. This will be the third year of the free recreational program that features ...

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 ...

The first batch of boats to enter Erie Canal Lock 2 in Waterford on Friday, the opening day of the state's canal system. The canal locks are open through Oct. 16. Boaters line up to enter Erie Canal ...

New York is handing the reins of its historic canal system to a familiar upstate leader. Governor Kathy Hochul announced December 15 that Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh will serve as the next director of ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Sunday marks 200 years since one of the United States’ greatest accomplishments first opened: the Erie Canal. Just like the advent of the cotton gin, the telephone and the ...

Along with millions of New Yorkers and visitors from all over the world, we look forward to our historic New York State Canal System opening on May 21, 2021. Like it has throughout its nearly 200-year ...

Despite speculation that the idea had been scuttled, the state Canal Corporation will become a subsidiary of the New York Power Authority at the beginning of next year. Advertisement Article continues ...