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Utica's Children's Museum Opens Exhibit on Erie Canal

Eric Meier — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 22:18:05 +0000

The Erie Canal played a significant role in transforming New York into the Empire State. Now young New Yorkers have the chance to learn that history with a new exhibit open at the Children's Museum in Utica.

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Cycling The Erie Canal Bike Tour Comes Through Today

Kristine Bellino — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 11:27:50 +0000

Rome, NY (WIBX) - Ten thousand calories...that is how much each rider is expected to burn in the Cycling the Erie Canal bike tour making its way through our area today.

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British Kayakers Travel 500 Miles, Make Stops Along Erie Canal

Kristine Bellino — Tue, 08 May 2012 17:14:23 +0000

Marcy, NY (WIBX) - Two British kayakers are traveling more than 15-miles on the Erie Canal.

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Erie Canalway Guidebook Now Available

Jim Rondenelli — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:38:56 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - If you're interested in travelling across New York, the latest edition of "Cycling the Erie Canal" is now available.

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FEMA Deadline Nears for Storm Aid

Branden Block — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 12:09:04 +0000

Washington, D.C. (WIBX) - New Yorkers affected by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee have only a few days left to register with FEMA. Thursday, December 15, 2011 is the registration deadline for those applying for federal aid.

December 15 is also the deadline to complete and return an SBA low-interest

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Storm Damage Might Keep Erie Canal Closed This Fall

WIBX — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:43:18 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The Erie Canal is likely to remain closed this fall due to the damage caused by Tropical Storm Irene.

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24th Annual Little Falls Canal Days Celebration Attracts Thousands

Branden Block — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 11:56:43 +0000

Little Falls, NY (WIBX) - The city of Little Falls continues it's canal celebration weekend, last night thousands gathered for the annual parade down main street, this is the 24th year of Canal Days

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"Cycling the Erie Canal Bike Tour" Stops in Rome, NY

Branden Block — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:17:05 +0000

Rome, NY (WIBX) - The City of Rome will welcome 500 bicyclists who will be completing the 5th leg of an 8-day bike tour that begins in Buffalo and concludes in Albany. They'll camp-out on the lawn at Fort Stanwix and though their stay will be short, with a scheduled departure for Canajoharie, NY Friday morning, the Chamber and participating organizers see a great opportunity to show them a full night of Rome hospitality

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Erie Canal Tour Biking From Buffalo to Albany

Jim Rondenelli — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:44:30 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - 500 bicyclists will be taking a week-long vacation along the Erie Canal.

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Erie Canal Set To Open Additional Stretches

Jim Rondenelli — Fri, 13 May 2011 15:28:15 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) -Two additional stretches of the Erie Canal will open to navigation starting Saturday morning at 7:00.

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