We’re celebrating 200 years of the Erie Canal. It’s the reason we’re here. It made Rochester the first American boom town and ...

The Erie Canal is filling up with water, and the waterway will open for business officially May 16 for its 200th season.

It was opening day Friday on the Erie Canal, which is marking its 200th anniversary. The waterway was a vital lifeline for ...

FAIRPORT, N.Y. – The Erie Canal has officially opened for the season, marking a significant milestone as it celebrates its 200th anniversary this year. News10NBC’s Berkeley Brean took a ride ...

A cabin cruiser waits to be lowered down onto the Hudson River at Erie Canal Lock 2 on Oct. 11 in Waterford. This year’s official opening is being delayed due to a broken dam west of Little Falls.

“In a very real sense, we are all learning of the challenges the original Erie Canal builders faced when they dared dig across New York State to revolutionize marine transportation for our ...

The year 2025 marks the completion of building the Erie Canal, America’s most grandest and influential man-made waterway, first known as Clinton’s Ditch. The Old Mentz Heritage Center kicks ...

The schedule is as follows: Overnight on Monday, the 19th, there will be a gradual drawdown begins at Vischer Ferry as water levels between Mohawk River / Erie Canal Lock E7 and E8 are lowered.