The Erie Extension Canal was very important to the growth of many communities in the mid-1800s. Remnants of the canal can ...

If you’ve spent time exploring the Finger Lakes and haven’t made it to Pittsford Village, you’re missing one of the most walkable, canal-side communities in all of upstate New York. Just seven miles ...

After officers conducted a traffic stop, the man exited his vehicle and fled on foot, before jumping into the canal Erin Clack is a Staff Editor for PEOPLE. She has been writing about fashion, ...

TONAWANDA, N.Y. — A man is dead after allegedly trying to evade police in the City of Tonawanda early Thursday morning. City of Tonawanda Police say an officer observed a vehicle and a traffic law ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A man died after he jumped into the Erie Canal in an attempt to evade police in Tonawanda early Thursday morning. Police attempted to pull over a car just after 1:10 a.m.

CITY OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WKBW) — City of Tonawanda police announced a man has died after he jumped into the Erie Canal during a police pursuit. Police said just before 1:15 a.m. on Thursday, an ...

As a newly named Empire State Trail Town, Utica joins a year-long program with expert advice on how to improve the Erie Canalway through the city and strengthen its connection to the rest of the city.

Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site recently announced the “Erie Canal in the Mohawk Valley Mini Symposium,” occurring on Saturday, March 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Arkell Museum in Canajoharie.

As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, WTOP presents “250 Years of America,” a multipart series examining the innovations, breakthroughs and pivotal moments that have shaped the nation ...

Two hundred years ago, Pennsylvania lawmakers arrived at the Capitol in a state of panic. Pennsylvania’s economic standing was jeopardized by the opening of the Erie Canal across New York State in the ...

ST. MARYS — The Heritage Park District will host a Valentine’s Day hike Sunday, Feb. 15 along the Miami Erie Canal. Complimentary trail mix will be provided for participants in this relaxing walk ...