Tour Cayuga Celebrating Erie Canal Bicentennial
Cayuga County is celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal with a series of special events and activities, and Tour Cayuga is helping... Read More.
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Rep. Tenney Reintroduces Bill to Commemorate Erie Canal’s Bicentennial
A bill that would design and produce a series of commemorative coins that would honor the Erie Canal's bicentennial and its monumental impact on... Read More.
Erie County Correctional Facility Placed on Lockdown
The Collins Correctional Facility in Erie County was placed in lockdown on Wednesday after an inmate was reportedly caught attempting to discard contraband.
According to... Read More.
Erie Canalway Corridor Calendar Now Available
The public is invited to pick up a free 2025 Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor calendar at selected libraries and visitor centers throughout the... Read More.
Feds: Genesee County Man Illegally Possessed Machine Guns; Stored Parts in the Erie Canal
A Genesee County man has been charged by federal authorities for illegally possessing machine guns. If convicted, Peter Celentano, of Bergen, faces up to... Read More.
19th Annual Erie Canalway Photo Contest Winners Announced
The winners of its 19th annual Erie Canalway Photo Contest have been announced by the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor. Judges selected first, second,... Read More.
Update: Erie Canal Drowning Victim Identified
Police have identified the man who drowned in the Erie Canal earlier this week. The victim was 50-year-old Edwin Rodriguez, of... Read More.
Seneca Falls Museum Launching Interactive Erie Canal Exhibit in 2025
A Seneca County museum is launching a new interactive exhibit focused on the history of the Erie Canal.
A tug boat exhibit, modeled after the... Read More.
Man Drowns in Erie Canal in Newark
Police do not suspect foul play after a man drowned in Wayne County.
Shortly before 4 Wednesday afternoon, two people fishing near Lock 28B on... Read More.
59 People Rescued Off Erie Canal Party Boat After It Loses Power
59 passengers on board a party boat that became stuck on the Erie Canal in Monroe County had to be removed with the aid... Read More.
Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Admits to Stealing $320K
Former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall on Friday pleaded guilty to felony counts of grand larceny and offering a false instrument for filing... Read More.
Erie Canal Bicentennial Commission Created
The state has announced the creation of the Erie Canal Bicentennial Commission to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the completion of the original Erie... Read More.
