LOCKPORT, N.Y. — Nearing 200 years of history, the Erie Canal is not just part of WNY history, but is a pivotal achievement in American history. The man-made waterway overcomes a geographic obstacle ...

Explore the 300-mile route through Upstate New York by foot, bike, boat or car with attractions just steps from the water.

Zebra mussels dot the side wall. Steel panels of different ages and colors stand out like a patches on an old jacket. Concrete, pre-dating at least 18 presidential administrations, helps hold it all ...

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 ...

Hello! I'm covering Niagara County for 7 News WKBW. If you have a story idea, please email me at [email protected] LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WKBW) — Moving boats up and down through Erie Canal locks 34 and 35 ...

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 Canal, saying that the rain has created unsafe ...

Pittsford, N.Y. — It's a sure sign that spring is just around the corner, making sure the Erie Canal is ready to reopen. The New York State Canal Corporation hosted a tour Thursday of its ongoing ...

Participants paddled the five locks of the Waterford Flight on Sunday to celebrate 200 years of the Erie Canal. A flotilla of kayaks and canoes are seen leaving lock 5 during the Paddle the Canals: ...

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 ...

The holiday season is upon us and with it, comes light displays and decorations all across the Capital Region. News10's Valerie Wencis takes us to a popular event destination that's getting into the ...

The City of Lockport is fortu nate to be home to an integral piece of our nation's history: the Erie Canal and the Lockport locks. Just a 30-minute drive from Ni agara Falls, the city is a natural ...