When the Erie Canal opened in 1825, it was an immediate success and led to the growth of the Empire State. A new series dives ...

Workers spend winter on the Erie Canal preparing for its bicentennial navigation season. The New York State Canal System is open to the public May-October each year. But what happens when the ...

ALBANY, N.Y. — In a spirited lead-up to Earth Day, over 3,000 volunteers have mobilized across New York State to participate in the annual "Canal Clean Sweep." This initiative, which is ...

April 16 (Reuters) - A New York grand jury charged two prison guards with second-degree murder and eight others with related crimes, in the beating death of an inmate last month at a prison in ...

Thousands of volunteers across New York State will be out helping to clean debris and litter ahead of Earth Day. The annual Canal Clean Sweep event provides opportunities for communities to help ...

At Russo’s, we combine the rich culinary traditions of Italy with the bold flavors of New York. Every dish is rooted in family recipes passed down for generations, prepared with fresh ...

As the bicentennial of the completion of the Erie Canal is celebrated this year, five local historical groups are sharing its story in a new book.

“The plan is bold, but Trump is a bold leader, and New York is a bold city,” he wrote. “Grand Penn would bring some of Trump’s swagger back to the city.” Gov. Kathy Hochul, who famously ...

Two New York Prison Guards Charged With Inmate's Murder By Rich McKay (Reuters) - A New York grand jury charged two prison guards with second-degree murder and eight others with related crimes ...

Her tapestry painting, "Silver Linings," will be on exhibit beginning April 5 at the Scandinavia House in New York City.