Think of the business of the Erie Canal and what probably pops to mind are boats bobbing by a dock and canalside village business districts abuzz with visitors walking, biking, eating and shopping.

WATERFORD, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the opening of the 2023 Navigation Season for the 524-mile New York State Canal system, kicking off the 199th consecutive opening of the historic ...

WATERFORD, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Eight Capital Region municipalities and non-profit organizations were among the 45 chosen to receive grant funding from the New York State Canal Corporation and the Erie ...

New York is handing the reins of its historic canal system to a familiar upstate leader. Governor Kathy Hochul announced December 15 that Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh will serve as the next director of ...

The first batch of boats to enter Erie Canal Lock 2 in Waterford on Friday, the opening day of the state's canal system. The canal locks are open through Oct. 16. Boaters line up to enter Erie Canal ...

Despite speculation that the idea had been scuttled, the state Canal Corporation will become a subsidiary of the New York Power Authority at the beginning of next year. Advertisement Article continues ...

Along with millions of New Yorkers and visitors from all over the world, we look forward to our historic New York State Canal System opening on May 21, 2021. Like it has throughout its nearly 200-year ...