Erie Canal opened for the season
Governor Kathy Hochul today 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 waterways.…
UPDATE: Campaign to save historic Erie Canal vessels
STAFF REPORTS The Preservation League of New York State is continuing to add signatures to a petition to protect the historic Tug Urger and other Erie Canal vessels that provide…
Historic Erie Canal vessels threatened by NYPA shutdown
STAFF REPORTS ALBANY, N.Y. — The Preservation League of New York State is seeking support for its efforts to protect the historic Tug Urger and other Erie Canal vessels that…
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation announces Canalside’s 10th Anniversary
PRESS RELEASE BUFFALO, N.Y. — Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC) today announced the 10th anniversary of Canalside, which historically was the western terminus of the Erie Canal and today…
Federal budget includes $2 million extra for Erie Canalway Heritage Corridor
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Omnibus Appropriations package, which is set to pass Congress, raises the lifetime funding cap for the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor to $12…
Gillibrand renews push to designate Barge Canal as National Historic Landmark
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is asking the U.S. Department of the Interior urging the department to designate the New York State Barge Canal as a National Historic…
Erie Canal closes this evening
ALBANY — After nearly seven months of smooth sailing, the Erie Canal is closing for business as of 5 p.m. Having opened on April 27 — the earliest opening of…
Canal lift bridges to get updates
ALBANY — A pair of lift bridges in Orleans and Monroe counties will be rehabilitated as part of the state’s five-year Department of Transportation capital plan. The $7.8 million in…
Teen found dead in Erie Canal
GAINES — A 17-year-old Albion boy was found dead in the Erie Canal early this morning. Raymond Kingdollar was found by a passerby near Gaines Basin Road. He was pronounced…
Thruway Authority, Canal Corp. have new director
A former Connecticut mayor will serve as the new Executive Director for the New York State Thruway Authority and Canal Corporation, pending State Senate approval. Bill Finch was nominated Monday…
