Category: Schuyler County

Watkins Glen Village Christmas, hosted by Watkins Glen Promotions, Inc., will resume again this year on Friday December 10, 2021 from 5p.m.-8p.m. on Franklin Street in Watkins Glen, with the theme of “Candy Land.” This event returns after being cancelled due to ... MORE

Hundreds gathered at Watkins Glen International for the 2021 annual walk to end Alzheimer’s. Over 400,000 people are living with Alzheimer’s in New York. It’s one of the most common types of dementia that can ruin a person’s memory. Hundreds of walkers ... MORE

A trio of major drug distributors will pay Schuyler County upwards of $546,000 to settle claims that they contributed to the opioid crisis. A resolution was approved by local elected leaders. The Schuyler County Legislature voted unanimously to accept the settlement and ... MORE

Firefighters from Schuyler County were called to a wood processor fire on Wednesday on Steam Mill Road. It happened in the town of Catherine, according to first responders. The fire was quickly put out, but firefighters remained on-scene for around an hour ... MORE

A homeless man was arrested at the Tompkins County Jail for stealing a Cadillac. Joseph Esposito, 36, led police on a chase in Schuyler County in a stolen black Cadillac last month. The pursuit happened on County Road 14 and State Route ... MORE

Schuyler County parking lots will undergo repair, maintenance and paving over the next two weeks. The schedule below outlines the anticipated closures and/or reduced parking option at the different county facilities. County services will remain open and available during these projects, although ... MORE

Schuyler County will hold a rabies clinic for pets on Saturday, Oct. 30. The event will be at the Tyrone Fire Department from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Cats, dogs, and ferrets can attend as long as they are at least three ... MORE

Two teenagers were arrested for burglary after running from police on foot in Montour Falls. Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglary in progress around 6:20 p.m. on Oct. 3. Upon arrival, an open window and unsecured door were found in ... MORE

Elmira School District was forced to modify their schedule Friday due to being down 16 bus drivers. The modification is only for Friday, Oct. 8. Secondary schools began on a one hour delay and elementary schools will be released early. Broadway Academy ... MORE

The Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a homeless man following a pursuit that happened on August 26. Around 9:10 a.m. on that date, a deputy attempted to stop a black Cadillac operated by Joseph Esposito, 36, on County Road ... MORE

On October 3 around 6:20 p.m. deputies were dispatched to 220 North Genesee Street in the village of Montour Falls for a reported burglary in progress. Deputies arrived to find an open window and unsecured door at the building. As deputies were ... MORE

As officials continue to investigate the brutal murder of Juan Jose Gotay, they’ve verified he knew his killers. A motive has not yet been shared. Chemung County District Attorney Weeden Wetmore has not shared why the man was in Elmira, how he ... MORE

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced that work to combat the parasitic sea lamprey will take place the week of Oct. 11, on the Catharine Creek Canal in Schuyler County. By effectively controlling sea lampreys, DEC can reduce mortality ... MORE

80 workers at Arnot Health who have not been vaccinated have been laid off. My Twin Tiers reports that Arnot Health said 97% of their employees have at least one dose. Last Friday 84% of employees were fully vaccinated. 85 employees are ... MORE

A photographer out of Elmira is suing Attorney General Letitia James over having her right to deny same-sex couples service. Owner Emilee Carpenter believes her inability to choose not to serve LGBTQ+ couples for wedding photos goes against her religious beliefs and ... MORE