New York State Canal system open for season troyrecord.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from troyrecord.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The town of Mentz dates back to 1802, when it was divided off from the larger Aurelius. At first, the town was given the name Jefferson to honor President Jefferson;
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday announced the opening of the 2023 navigation season for the 524-mile New York State Canal system, kicking off the 199th consecutive opening of the historic waterways. Locks and lift bridges on the Erie, Champlain, Oswego and Cayuga-Seneca canals will operate daily today through Oct. 11, providing opportunities for boating, fishing and sightseeing to tourists, canal enthusiasts and all New Yorkers.