Heavy rainfall delays opening of Erie Canal locks The large amounts of rainfall the Capital Region received last week is affecting the local lock system. The state is delaying the opening of the Erie ...

The New York State Canal Corp. announced Wednesday that the New York State Canal system will open in phases beginning Friday due to severe weather in the Mohawk Valley. Significant rainfall throughout ...

The state barge canal system will not be fully operational on Friday as planned due to storm damage, although Erie Canal is open west of Lyons Boaters remain moored at Waterford Marina after opening ...

WATERFORD, N.Y. — The Erie Canal officially began its bicentennial season this week, celebrating the 201st consecutive season of navigation. Local and state officials, as well as supporters of the ...

LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Lockport Locks Heritage District Corporation announced a series of events to celebrate the opening of the 2025 navigation season on the Erie Canal. The Lockport Community ...

A sign notes the route for the Erie and Champlain canals at Waterford Harbor on May 16 in Waterford. Lock No. 5 on Saturday in Waterford. The Erie Canal Lock 2 at Waterford Harbor on May 16. The view ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A financial grant is heading toward the Albany waterway in the continued effort to redevelop the eastern end of the Erie Canal. The $85,000 grant will be used to start an ...

One human lifetime. That’s how long we’ve been debating whether the lock of the Industrial Canal should be widened — “we” meaning shipping interests, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and residents of ...