The Cohoes Visitor Center is located at 58 Remsen Street and is open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tours are given by appointment only (518-237-0078).

What is the downtown Cohoes historic district?

The Downtown Cohoes Historic District takes up 35 acres of the City. Many of the 165 contributing properties date from the 1820-1930 period when the Erie Canal and Harmony Mills were the mainstay of the city’s economy. It was recognized as a historic district and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

Who is the mayor of Cohoes NY?

Mayor’s Message. Shawn M. Morse was elected as the 38th Mayor of the City of Cohoes and assumed the Office of Mayor on January 1, 2016 after serving his third term in the Albany County Legislature as the representative of residents in the 17th Legislative District.

What is the kids fishing contest in Cohoes?

Saturday, September 25th the City of Cohoes and the Cohoes Rod & Gun Club will host a free Kid’s Fishing Contest for Cohoes Residents ages 5-15. Registration begins at 8:30am.

The Downtown Cohoes Historic District takes up 35 acres of the City. Many of the 165 contributing properties date from the 1820-1930 period when the Erie Canal and Harmony Mills were the mainstay of the city’s economy.

What’s going on with the Cohoes public library?

Cohoes, NY (September 9, 2021) – Work to restore and reopen the historic Cohoes Public Library building will soon get underway following today’s announcement of a New York State Library Construction Fund grant for required emergency restoration work, Read on…

Saturday, September 25th the City of Cohoes and the Cohoes Rod & Gun Club will host a free Kid’s Fishing Contest for Cohoes Residents ages 5-15. Registration begins at 8:30am. Register before September 22nd by completing the registration form.

How do I get to Cohoes from I-87 north?

I-87 North: Take I-87 N and U.S. 9 N to NY-9R S. Head northeast on I-87 N. Use the right 2 lanes to take Exit 7 for NY-7 E toward Troy/Cohoes. Continue onto NY-7 E/Hwy 7 E. Use the right 2 lanes to merge onto U.S. 9 N toward NY-9R. Continue on NY-9R S. Take Manor Ave to N Mohawk Street in Cohoes.