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Watkins Glen school district proposes $33.3 million budget with tax increase below cap
Voters in the Watkins Glen Central School District will decide May 19 on a proposed $33.3 million budget for the 2026-27 school year that district officials say preserves existing programs while keeping the tax levy ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 14 scoreboard
With postseason seeding inching closer, Thursday brought another wave of statement performances across the Wayne-Finger Lakes. Wayne and Midlakes both erupted offensively in boys lacrosse behind big nights from Shane Coleman, Nate Lathrop and James Sprague, while Palmyra-Macedon continued its ... more
Shane van Gisbergen cruises at Watkins Glen, extends road-course dominance
Shane van Gisbergen continued to cement himself as NASCAR’s premier road-course driver Sunday, dominating the Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International for his seventh career victory and second straight win at the famed circuit ... more
Zilisch passes Love on final turn for another Watkins Glen victory
Connor Zilisch delivered another dramatic finish at Watkins Glen International on Saturday, charging past Jesse Love on the final turn of the final lap to win the 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Mission Foods 200 ... more
Honeycutt captures ARCA, Truck victories at Watkins Glen
One driver owned Friday at Watkins Glen International. Kaden Honeycutt turned a career-defining afternoon into NASCAR history by winning both the ARCA Menards Series General Tire 100 and the Craftsman Truck Series Bully Hill Vineyards ... more
Watkins Glen moves NASCAR race weekend back to September for 2027
Watkins Glen International will return to a September NASCAR date in 2027, placing the historic road course back near the start of the Cup Series playoffs after this season’s rare spring event. Track president Dawn ... more
Watkins Glen trustees approve paving projects, Clute Park pavilion grant and AI utility partnership
The Village of Watkins Glen Board of Trustees approved more than $260,000 in paving projects and accepted a new state-backed tourism grant during this week’s meeting, while also backing a regional artificial intelligence research partnership ... more
Watkins Glen native to pilot Coast Guard fly-over at NASCAR race
A Watkins Glen native will return home this weekend in dramatic fashion when a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter roars over Watkins Glen International ahead of Sunday’s NASCAR race. Commander Kevin Murphy, a 2003 graduate of ... more
Watkins Glen High School earns multiple theater award nominations for ‘Six: Teen Edition’
A spring musical production at Watkins Glen High School is drawing regional recognition, with students and staff earning nominations across several major categories at the Greater Binghamton High School Theatre Awards. The school’s performance of ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: April 30 scoreboard
Goals piled up and a few tight finishes mixed in as Thursday’s Wayne-Finger Lakes spring sports slate delivered action across multiple sports. In boys lacrosse, Bloomfield/Honeoye outlasted Mynderse/Romulus in a one-goal game behind big outings ... more
Affordability festival planned in Watkins Glen with food drive, community events
A May Day celebration in Watkins Glen will double as a community-wide push to address affordability, bringing together local resources, food donations and hands-on activities at Lafayette Park. The Affordability Festival is scheduled for Friday, ... more
Watkins Glen board reshuffles leadership, advances budget, and approves projects at busy meeting (video)
A leadership transition, budget action, and a slate of routine approvals highlighted a wide-ranging Village Board meeting this week, with officials moving quickly to fill key vacancies while continuing work on the next fiscal plan ... more
New bridge lowered into place at Watkins Glen State Park as gorge trail work continues
A long-anticipated piece of infrastructure was installed Thursday at Watkins Glen State Park, marking a major step in the replacement of one of the Finger Lakes’ most recognizable landmarks. Crews lowered a new steel span ... more
Sailing class for all skill levels planned in Watkins Glen this spring
A hands-on sailing course aimed at both beginners and experienced boaters is set to launch in Watkins Glen next month. America’s Boating Club–Finger Lakes Chapter is offering a six-week class at the Watkins Glen Yacht ... more
Watkins Glen trustees approve tax cap override with no public input at brief meeting (video)
The Village Board of Trustees approved a local law to override New York’s tax levy limit during a brief special meeting Monday, advancing the next step in adopting the village’s 2026–27 budget. The meeting, which ... more
WATKINS GLEN: Village board holds special meeting (webcast)
The Watkins Glen Village Board held a meeting Monday night. The meeting was streamed online and can be watched below ... more
Forum draws large crowd as opposition to nuclear development grows in Finger Lakes
More than 200 residents, advocates and local leaders gathered in Watkins Glen this week to voice concerns over potential nuclear development in the Finger Lakes, signaling growing opposition to proposals tied to energy demand and ... more
Nuclear proposal sparks local backlash in Schuyler County
A plan to bring a nuclear power plant to the Finger Lakes is already drawing pushback from residents and experts, according to WHAM. Developers have proposed building a 1-gigawatt facility at the former Camp Monterey ... more
Watkins Glen trustees adopt new laws, table fireworks measure after public pushback
WATKINS GLEN — Village trustees approved a sweeping set of local laws Tuesday night, but not without pushback from residents who raised concerns about enforcement, property rights, and how new rules would be applied. During ... more
