Two hundred years ago, the Erie Canal was often derided as a ‘folly.’ Yet the waterway went on to transform the American ...

Before the Erie canal was completed in 1825, it could take around three weeks to ship perishable goods between New York and ...

Buffalo Maritime Center’s replica of the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief arrived in Rochester on Sept. 27 for its fourth port stop along its Bicentennial Voyage through the Erie Canal. The 33-day voyage ...

If you visit the Erie Canal today, you’ll find a tranquil waterway and trail that pass through charming towns and forests, a place where hikers, cyclists, kayakers, bird-watchers and other visitors ...

As the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal approaches on Oct. 26, organizers are seeking to temper the celebration with an acknowledgment of the waterway’s displacement of Native American communities.

In September 1825, the Seneca Chief left Buffalo for Manhattan—a moment that would help transform western New York State into a boomtown. Here’s how to celebrate the bicentennial. The World Canals ...

Betty Hill (Lyons) is a citizen of the Onondaga Nation – Snipe Clan and president of the American Indian Law Alliance. Adam DJ Brett is the operation manager and international research associate for ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Celebrating the Erie Canal. On Saturday, a replica of the Erie Canal boat, “The Seneca Chief,” docked in Rochester as part of its Bicentennial Voyage. On Sept. 24, the Buffalo ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Erie Canal boat “Seneca Chief” set sail from Buffalo on Wednesday morning to commemorate the canal’s 200th anniversary. People packed the commercial slip at Canalside to see ...

Kate Middleton Revealed Prince Louis’ “Quirky” Hobby During Outing With Melania Trump Trump Overturns Biden Decision on Space Command How to hard boil eggs without using water Scientists Found ...

Posted: September 29, 2025 | Last updated: September 29, 2025 A longtime advocate in preserving the Erie Canal is being honored with a new vessel taking on the historic waterway. A tugboat was ...

Hello! I'm covering Niagara County for 7 News WKBW. If you have a story idea, please email me at [email protected] MIDDLEPORT, N.Y. (WKBW) — Residents of Middleport got a special surprise on ...