The then West Troy village had two entrances, also referred to as sidecuts, that connected the canal to the Hudson River.

Independence Day falls on Friday, July 4 this year. Here's what to know about what will be open and closed on the holiday.

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A. The 27-mile-long Middlesex Canal in Massachusetts. It was in use in 1803 and was one of the first canals built in America. Its engineer was an advocate for the construction of the Erie.

Goat grazing has become popular because goats can navigate the steep terrain, eradicate poison ivy, and leave behind natural ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – As we celebrate the bicentennial of the Erie Canal, it’s important to recognize its crucial role in the Underground Railroad from its inception in 1825 until the early 1860s.

From our earliest days, the pursuit of knowledge in this country was never just about learning—it was a civic act.

A Lake Erie passenger vessel has been refloated after running aground on Buckeye Reef near Ballast Island, Ohio, the U.S.

The Medina Triennial, launching in a tiny Western New York village in 2026, aims to draw thousands to see artworks created ...