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Experience the thrill of houseboating on the Erie Canal, where recreational adventures and scenic views create unforgettable memories for travelers.
As he passed through the Rochester area via the Erie Canal in his 16-foot flat-bottom, single-engine jon boat, Robert Youens said his No. 1 is just to have fun.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The director of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library has died at 51, the library said in a statement. John Spears, who was appointed library director in April 2… ...
600 cyclists have been pedaling from Buffalo to Albany for the annual Erie Canal bike tour and today was their last day on their journey before the finish line.
This is the 27th annual cycle for the Erie Canal and the 200th anniversary of the opening of the canal. Riders have a chance to experience the beauty of upstate New York and to learn about the ...
Rome N.Y. — The Oneida County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public’s help following the discovery of an unoccupied orange kayak in the Erie Canal near South James Street and Muck Road in the ...
Celebrating the Bicentennial of the Erie Canal, Cycle the Erie Canal travels from Buffalo to Albany July 12-20. 2025 marks a significant year for the annual Cycle the Erie Canal bike tour. More ...
How is the Erie Canal tied to Door County Granary? A July 24 program explores that idea The program addresses the history of food supply in the U.S. and the Erie Canal's importance to the ...
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Gov. Kathy Hochul picked up a unanimous hometown endorsement on Wednesday from the Erie County Democratic Committee, which became the first county committee in New York to ...
Michael Messina-Yauchzy calls this project his "biggest undertaking." He promises a balanced look at the Erie Canal.
First responders recovered one person from Lake Erie Saturday morning.