Free Erie Canal Junior Ranger Day Returns to Central New York
Kids can earn a free Junior Ranger badge during Erie Canalway Junior Ranger Day.
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Central New York Debuts New 18 Mile Paddle Race
A new 18-mile paddle race is coming to Central New York. The Canal Cities Classic will take competitors from Rome to Utica along the Erie Canal and Mohawk River, finishing with a festival at Harbor Point.
Historic Erie Canal Boat Making Multiple Central NY Stops
The historic Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief is returning to Central New York with stops in Little Falls, Rome, Amsterdam, Sylvan Beach, Brewerton, and more.
Capture the Canal: Best Photos for 2027 Calendar
The Erie Canalway Photo Contest is now open for entries, inviting photographers to capture life along the canals. Winning images will be featured in the 2027 calendar. Deadline to enter is August 28, 2026.
New Yorks Canal Towns Are Preparing For A Busy Summer Season
From live music in Rome to canal festivals in Chittenango, here are some of the biggest events happening as New York’s canals reopen.
Central New York Streets, Homes, and Campgrounds Under Water
Rising waters from heavy rainfall in Central New York have flooded roads, basements, and campgrounds. Videos show floating decks, fast-moving rivers, and more. Stay safe and avoid flood zones.
$1 Million Lottery Win Here In Central New York
New York Lottery’s Million Dollar Raffle produced 5,505 winners, including major wins in Central New York.
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.