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One pleads guilty in regional marijuana sticker shop case: Elmira man faces jail time as others face prosecution in Yates County Court
At least one person will spend time behind bars after a lengthy investigation and court case involving a 'marijuana sticker shop'. Six people faced charges after 110 pounds of marijuana and $250,000 in cash from ... more
GET LOCAL: Spotlight on Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel ahead of Easter & spring tourism season (video)
What's it like running one of the most-identifiable hotels in the Finger Lakes region? How's preparation going for the upcoming busy season? Both of those questions are answered in this edition of Finger Lakes Today ... more
Cayuga Health will sponsor Finger Lakes Wine Festival
The Finger Lakes Wine Festival at Watkins Glen International, a popular Western New York festival, will return on July 8-9, 2023, with a new presenting sponsor, the Cayuga Health System. The local health system has ... more
What’s next for Watkins Glen now that the village has a new mayor?
Laurie DeNardo has been elected as the new mayor of Watkins Glen. She secured the position with a 289-198 win in last week's election filling the vacancy left by resignation. DeNardo, who has served on ... more
Watkins Glen elects Laurie DeNardo as mayor
The village of Watkins Glen has a new mayor. Laurie DeNardo defeated Lou Perazzini by roughly 90 votes. The final tally of Tuesday's voting was 289-198. DeNardo has been a trustee since 2015 and will ... more
State denies Watkins Glen school district bid to keep ‘Senecas’ for athletic teams
The Watkins Glen Central School District will not be allowed to keep its 'Senecas' mascot. The state made the rule after the district requested that it be allowed to keep its Native mascot as a ... more
Watkins Glen woman charged with DWI, resisting arrest after traffic stop
Deputies report the arrest of a Watkins Glen woman following a traffic stop in the village. Sonraeanna Carubia, 53, was charged with DWI, resisting arrest, and traffic violations. Details of the arrest were not publicized ... more
Watkins Glen woman accused of driving drunk in Schuyler County
Deputies recently announced the arrest of a Watkins Glen woman following a traffic stop in mid-February. Melissa L. Guild, a 56-year-old resident of Watkins Glen, New York, was arrested on February 11th, 2023, following a ... more
Watkins Glen getting ready for village elections: Contested race for mayor on the ballot
Watkins Glen is preparing for next month's village elections with candidates ready to take on various positions. In the mayoral race, Deputy Mayor Louis Perazzini will face trustee Laura DeNardo. The seat became available after ... more
Historic phone booth gets new home in Watkins Glen
The historic English-style red telephone booth located in the downtown area of Watkins Glen has been relocated to a new spot across the street, according to an announcement from the village. The bright red booth, ... more
Upstate Brewing Company opening second location in Watkins Glen
Good news for fans of breweries in the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier: Upstate Brewing Company is expanding. The Elmira-based brewery will open a second location, this one in Watkins Glen, in a matter of ... more
Penn Yan, Watkins Glen secure crucial funding for water projects
The villages of Penn Yan and Watkins Glen in New York State have been approved for Clean Water Project Funding by the state. In total, $143 million in financial assistance was awarded for seven water ... more
New York marijuana loophole: How are sticker shops putting stress on law enforcement, communities across state?
Stores that sell stickers and "gift" its customers with marijuana, also known as "sticker stores," are operating through a loophole in New York State law. In response, law enforcement and local legislators met on Thursday ... more
Schuyler Health Foundation will benefit from Fire and Ice Celebration in Watkins Glen
The Schuyler Health Foundation will benefit from the Fire and Ice Celebration in Watkins Glen later this month. The celebration, which is held at the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel, will feature the village transforming into ... more
Parole Board denies Watkins Glen murderer’s application again
On December 30th the New York State Parole Board denied the parole application of Joshua Horein, who is serving a life sentence for the murder of Amber Brockway in an abandoned building in the Village ... more
From State Bank to Pangea Global Teahouse: Watkins Glen restaurant serving food from all over the world
The "Pangea Global Teahouse," a new restaurant in the Schuyler County, celebrated its grand opening on January 5th. The restaurant, located at 221 North Franklin Street in Watkins Glen, serves a variety of international dishes ... more
Threat called in to Watkins Glen schools was a prank: Investigation leads to Virginia, but no state or federal charges can be filed
The threat called in to a Watkins Glen school earlier this year was part of a prank, prosecutors say. The District Attorney's Office in Schuyler County says no charges will be filed because of the ... more
Man taken to hospital after being rescued in Watkins Glen, threatening law enforcement
One person was taken to the hospital in Watkins Glen after a disturbance in a wooded area. Deputies and EMS personnel responded to an area of South Franklin and Fairgrounds streets for a person in ... more
Six people plead not guilty in Yates County Court over sticker shop, marijuana gifting scheme
Six people facing several felony charges in connection with a state police raid that happened in March at Fat Daddy's in the village of Penn Yan pleaded not guilty in their first court appearance since ... more
