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Moving confidently into the Canal system’s third century after commemorating the Erie Canal Bicentennial and the people who keep canal craft strong. We welcome all users to our community and remind fans and followers that we live by NYPA/NYS Canal’s values and must ask everyone engaging with us to do the same. Please help us by not posting content that: is threatening, abusive, defamatory or offensive; is misleading or deceptive; incites religious or political viewpoints/debate; may violate a law; or is otherwise offensive. NYPA/NYS Canals reserves the right to remove any content that violates our community guidelines or that we otherwise determine is not appropriate. Content posted by fans in our community does not necessarily reflect our views or opinions.

Tonight we commemorate the 175th anniversary of the Jerry Rescue in Syracuse in collaboration with the Erie Canal Museum...
10/01/2026

Tonight we commemorate the 175th anniversary of the Jerry Rescue in Syracuse in collaboration with the Erie Canal Museum

Join us at the Everson Museum of Art for an evening that brings history forward through performance reflection and dialogue.

Yao Kahlil Newkirk will present a multimedia lecture-performance on the life of Peyton Harris whose path from enslavement to canal boat ownership helped shape cultural history in New York. A panel discussion will follow on abolition history civil resistance the arts and the power of shared narratives.

🕰️6 to 8 p.m.
🎨EversonMuseumOfArt
📍40 Harrison Street Syracuse NY

Free and open to the public. Registration required: https://eriecanalmuseum.org/events/

When you take on 370 miles in a powerchair, you don’t just finish a ride... you energize a corridor. 👨‍🦼🎉🚴‍♀️As Ian’s Ri...
09/30/2026

When you take on 370 miles in a powerchair, you don’t just finish a ride... you energize a corridor. 👨‍🦼🎉🚴‍♀️

As Ian’s Ride closed out its journey across the Erie Canalway Trail, Ian shared a powerful final reflection on the experience. His last blog entry captures the people, moments and canal communities that shaped this adventure, along with the accessibility insights he generously shared through it all. (And all the other blog entires are worth a read, too!)

We want to extend a heartfelt thanks to everyone who played a part in this ride, whether you waved from afar, rode alongside the team, joined at an evening meet-up or simply offered encouragement. From state employees to canal neighbors to adaptive riders and well‑wishers, your support created the welcoming, accessible experience Ian came here to find. Thanks, ! 💙💛

🔗Read Ian’s final reflection here:
https://blog.iansride.com/2026/09/29/mission-accomplished/

If you pay for electricity or natural gas through one of the state's utility companies, you may qualify for savings! Hal...
09/29/2026

If you pay for electricity or natural gas through one of the state's utility companies, you may qualify for savings!

Half of all New York households are now eligible for relief through the Energy Affordability Program (EAP), which provides customers with utility bill discounts they can count on each month. New York State Department of Public Service

Don’t leave money on the table – you could receive recurring discounts directly on your monthly bill.

🔗 Learn more and apply at https://ny.gov/eap

Fall colors are starting to show along the Canal! 🍂🍁🌻How are you planning to enjoy the season: a crisp walk on the trail...
09/29/2026

Fall colors are starting to show along the Canal! 🍂🍁🌻

How are you planning to enjoy the season: a crisp walk on the trail, a bike ride, leaf‑peeping or small-business shopping in a canal community?

Drop a comment and share your favorite fall tradition along the Canal. ✍️

Meeting NoticeThe NYPA Board of Trustees, Canal Corporation Board of Directors and NYPA Captive Insurance Company Board ...
09/28/2026

Meeting Notice

The NYPA Board of Trustees, Canal Corporation Board of Directors and NYPA Captive Insurance Company Board will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 29, in White Plains.

Meetings are open to the public and will stream live at www.nypa.gov. 🔗

Join us this Thursday (Oct. 1) in Syracuse as we collaborate with the Erie Canal Museum for Honoring the Jerry Rescue: 1...
09/28/2026

Join us this Thursday (Oct. 1) in Syracuse as we collaborate with the Erie Canal Museum for Honoring the Jerry Rescue: 175th Anniversary Performance & Panel, reflecting on one of the most powerful Erie Canal stories connected to the Underground Railroad and the abolition movement.

Yao Kahlil Newkirk will present a multimedia lecture‑performance exploring the life of Peyton Harris, whose journey from enslavement to canal boat ownership helped shape Buffalo’s Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor.

A panel discussion will follow on abolition history, civil resistance, the arts and how these stories inform our shared future.

Thursday, Oct. 1 // 6–8 p.m.
Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse

🔗 Registration required: https://eriecanalmuseum.org/events/

Tune your ears to fall migration along the Erie Canal. 🐦🦅👓Join On the Canals and the Montezuma Audubon Center for Inclus...
09/26/2026

Tune your ears to fall migration along the Erie Canal. 🐦🦅👓

Join On the Canals and the Montezuma Audubon Center for Inclusive Birding Hikes throughout October and November. Early fall is peak migration, so expect winter sparrows arriving, summer warblers heading out and raptors soaring above as you take a leisurely walk along accessible sections of the Erie Canalway Trail.

These free, family-friendly hikes include communities like Syracuse, Weedsport, Port Byron and Pittsford. Binoculars and bird guides are provided. Dates include Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and Nov 7.

These programs are funded by the NYS Canal Corporation and New York Power Authority. For question or specific accessbility needs, connect with the Inclusion Point of Contact: [email protected].

🔗 Learn more and register: https://www.audubon.org/events?location=Montezuma%20Audubon%20Center

Oneida Lake’s water levels remain low because the region is currently experiencing drought conditions.Over the past few ...
09/25/2026

Oneida Lake’s water levels remain low because the region is currently experiencing drought conditions.

Over the past few months, the basin has only seen about half the rainfall (58%) it normally gets.

We know this has caused real challenges for boaters and residents. To help conserve as much water as possible, the Caughdenoy Dam gates have been kept closed since early July.

We’ll continue watching the situation closely and sharing updates. Water levels will start to rise once the area gets a significant amount of rain.

Thank you for continuing to reach out to our Public Engagement team with your questions and concerns.

Halfway there! 👨‍🦼🚴‍♂️🌲Ian’s Ride reached the midpoint of the Erie Canalway Trail today under gorgeous skies, passing th...
09/24/2026

Halfway there! 👨‍🦼🚴‍♂️🌲

Ian’s Ride reached the midpoint of the Erie Canalway Trail today under gorgeous skies, passing through the Liz and Dave Beebe Camillus Erie Canal Park.

The team had great company on the trail, including NYS Canal Corporation Director Ben Walsh, Billy Sullivan and Chris Abbott from the City of Syracuse - Office of the Mayor, and CNYCentral.com's Eric Shear capturing the energy of the day. 📽️

It’s been inspiring to see more riders join in and canal communities cheer Ian on as he continues his 370‑mile powerchair journey across New York. If you’re not following his daily updates yet, you really should! His blog is well worth the quick read and full of trail stories, photos and fun moments.

🔗Follow Ian's daily updates: https://blog.iansride.com

09/22/2026

Day 4 has begun! We are thrilled to have Darby Racey from NYS Canal Corporation join us for the day. Our crew is ready to roll and we give a nod to our friends at the The Here and Now Project.

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