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Step Aboard the Erie Canal’s Seneca Chief in Utica
The Erie Canal replica boat Seneca Chief docks in Central New York. Free family tours, activities, and history brought to life.
Flotsam River Circus Floats Into Rome And Now Frankfort
The Flotsam River Circus, a unique floating circus, is bringing free shows to Rome and Frankfort.
Floating Circus Bringing Magic To Rome This August
A floating circus is bringing music, puppets, and magic to Rome’s Bellamy Harbor Park this August.
Free Symphony Performances Along the Erie Canal This Summer
Celebrate the Erie Canal's 200th anniversary with five free, full-day festivals from July 2–6, 2025, featuring music, art, local culture, and world premieres from the Albany Symphony in towns across New York.
Celebrate 200 Years Of New York State's Erie Canal
Over the past 200 years, the Erie Canal has been enlarged three times, rebuilt, and even rerouted.
Massive Porta Potty Cemetery Unearthed In Central NY
The I-81 reconstruction project in Syracuse has revealed a surprising and historic discovery: an "outhouse cemetery" dating back to the mid-1800s.
This Historical New York Landmark Turns 200 In 2025
Dubbed an engineering marvel, this historic landmark transformed New York into the “Empire State,” connecting cities, fostering economic growth, and shaping the nation’s history.
One of Longest Underground Boat Tours in Country Along Erie Canal
One of the longest underground boat tours in the country is in New York State.
Mystery Solved: Why Landmarks Are Lit Up Red In New York State
We've learned why landmarks are lit up red across New York State.
Are Rental Bike Stations Making Their Way to Utica, New York?
What may seem like a great idea, is actually more controversial than they think.
One Creepy Place You Can Drive Under the Erie Canal in NY
There's only one place in New York where you can actually drive UNDER the Erie canal. It's so unique it's been recognized by Ripley's Believe it or Not.