As the bicentennial of the completion of the Erie Canal is celebrated this year, five local historical groups are sharing its story in a new book.

The gathering drew dozens of people who demanded justice for the death of Marchello D. Woodard, who was shot and killed by a state parole agent.

A 43-year-old Erie man was shot and killed by a Pennsylvania state parole agent on the night of July 2, authorities said. The shooting incident ended near East 27th and German streets in Erie, and ...

This 750-mile route connects Manhattan to Canada and Buffalo to Albany. You can follow the old Erie Canal towpath, wander the Hudson River Valley, or explore quiet rural stretches near Lake Champlain.

As portions of the canal were completed, they were opened up for travel. By 1825, the Erie Canal spanned 363 miles, combining natural waterways—rivers and lakes—with man-made channels.

Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp approves $1.6M contract to bring cruise ships to Lake Erie, enhancing tourism and boosting Buffalo's visitor profile.

According to the NWS, the beach hazard statement applies to beaches along Erie, Lorain, Cuyahoga, Lake and Ashtabula counties in Ohio. The warning is in effect at least through Saturday evening.

The event is being held to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. army and coincides with President Trump's birthday.

Built in the mid-19th century, the canal holds the record for the most locks along the shortest distance – 109 across 35 miles. It also survived longer than any other feeder canal in the Erie Canal ...

Erie police accuse Bwisha of inflicting serious injuries on the 2-year-old girl, whose name was not released, on the evening of May 30 at an address in the 400 block of East 23rd Street.