Watkins Glen

A food and wine pairing event will take place April 8 at Graft Wine + Cider Bar in Watkins Glen. “Burgers & Bubbles” is scheduled from 4 to 8:30 p.m. and will feature a fixed-price ... more

Police arrested a man late Monday on an active warrant tied to an order of protection violation. Raymond W. Perry, 32, of Watkins Glen, was taken into custody around 11:04 p.m. on Beach Road. Yates ... more

More than 400 people lined Franklin Street in Watkins Glen on Saturday, rallying against federal policies as part of a nationwide “No Kings” movement, according to local organizers. Protesters gathered outside the Schuyler County Courthouse, ... more

Fishing gear, raffles, and seasoned anglers filled a Watkins Glen venue as hundreds turned out for an annual outdoor show, according to WETM. The Fishing Tackle and Outdoor Show brought more than 50 vendors to ... more

Watkins Glen Mayor Laura “Laurie” Specchio DeNardo died March 24 at her home. She was 64. DeNardo had served as mayor since April 2023 after eight years as a trustee on the Watkins Glen Village ... more

Two “No Kings” rallies are scheduled for March 28 in Watkins Glen and Marion as part of a broader series of events across the region and country. Organizers said both gatherings are intended to be ... more

A fashion icon with deep racing roots is heading back to where it all started, as Tommy Hilfiger will receive a major motorsports award this fall, according to The Odessa File. The International Motor Racing ... more

This week the Watkins Glen Village Board held it's regular meeting for the month of March. The session was streamed on YouTube and can be watched back on-demand below ... more

Watkins Glen hosted a rare regional meeting Thursday as New York Secretary of State Walter Mosley outlined the proposed state budget, according to The Odessa File. Mosley spoke during the quarterly Southern Tier Regional Economic ... more

Hundreds of supporters packed the Harbor Hotel in Watkins Glen Saturday for a gala supporting families facing pediatric cancer, according to WENY. T-Burg Takes on Pediatric Cancer hosted its 15th annual fundraiser, drawing a record ... more

Crowds will soon pack the Watkins Glen High School auditorium as students bring a modern pop musical to the stage later this month. Watkins Glen High School will present SIX: Teen Edition with performances set ... more

Nearly 90 people gathered with candles in Watkins Glen to honor people who died in ICE or Border Patrol custody, according to The Odessa File. Hector/Schuyler County Indivisible organized the evening vigil on Fourth Street ... more

Madison Tuttle is headed back to the State Championships after a runner-up finish Friday, according to The Odessa File. The Watkins Glen senior took second in the 1,500-meter racewalk at the Section IV State Qualifier ... more

The Watkins Glen Village Board met February 17, 2026 for its regular business meeting. Trustees reviewed department reports, approved payments for water system improvements, authorized a sludge press repair at the wastewater plant, and adopted ... more

A candlelight vigil and march will bring people together in Watkins Glen later this month to remember those who have died in ICE custody or while peacefully protesting. Hector/Schuyler County Indivisible is hosting the event ... more

Steady progress, not flashy breakthroughs, defined Watkins Glen in 2025 — and Mayor Laurie DeNardo says that approach will guide the village moving forward. In a recent Odessa File column, DeNardo reflected on a year ... more

The Watkins Glen Village Board approved infrastructure payments, revised purchasing policies, addressed fire-related code enforcement, and moved forward on several operational matters during its meeting last week. Water project payments approved amid quality concerns Trustees ... more

A blast of extreme cold shut off electricity across Watkins Glen Saturday night, pushing crews into a village-wide scramble to restore service, according to WENY. Mayor Laurie DeNardo said the outage stretched from First Street ... more

The Watkins Glen Village Board reviewed a wide-ranging agenda that included discussion of water system improvement items, a proposed change order tied to project allowances, and a new policy addressing mailboxes damaged during snow removal ... more