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30th Annual Watkins Glen Village Christmas
Get ready to embrace the magic of the holiday season as the 30th Annual Watkins Glen Village Christmas lights up Franklin Street in Watkins Glen on December 1, 2023. This beloved tradition promises an evening ... more
Schuyler IDA delays lease approval for Seneca Harbor property after controversy
The Schuyler County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) has deferred the decision to approve a new tenant for the Seneca Harbor waterfront site, formerly occupied by Horseheads Brewing. During Wednesday’s meeting, the board faced scrutiny over ... more
Homeless man charged with impersonating office, resisting arrest in Watkins Glen
A homeless man, Jairo Garcia-Hernandez, has been charged with multiple felonies including impersonation of a police officer, after two separate arrest incidents in Watkins Glen. Garcia-Hernandez, 25, initially caught the attention of local authorities on ... more
Watkins Glen PD issues alert after vehicle break-in attempts
The Watkins Glen Police Department is cautioning locals against a wave of attempted break-ins in the residential areas of the village. Officials have reported multiple incidents where unknown individuals have tried to enter homes, and ... more
Watkins Glen structure fire still under investigation: Vacant home destroyed
Authorities in the village of Watkins Glen are probing the cause of a fire that inflicted significant damage on a vacant house early Tuesday morning. The blaze at 104 Lakeview Avenue was reported just before ... more
House fire under investigation in Watkins Glen
First responders from around Watkins Glen were called to a structure fire in the village on Wednesday. The fire was reported around 7:40 a.m., according to first responders. Several departments from across Schuyler County responded ... more
Watkins Glen International will host walk to end Alzheimer’s next weekend
The Watkins Glen Alzheimer's Association is gearing up to host its Walk to End Alzheimer's event at the Watkins Glen International race track on Saturday, October 14. This walk, one of over 600 similar events ... more
Watkins Glen Central School will take part in safety drill
Multiple agencies, including the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office, Watkins Glen Police Department, and NYS Department of Homeland Security, will collaborate on Thursday for a controlled school safety drill at Watkins Glen Central School. The drill ... more
Watkins Glen International to join NASCAR Playoffs in 2024
NASCAR on Wednesday afternoon released the 2024 schedule for the Cup Series. Watkins Glen International's date will be moving from the end of August to the middle of September allowing it to host its first ... more
Finger Lakes Railway receives $3.9M grant for key track upgrades
Finger Lakes Railway, which owns the rail section known as the Himrod Line running from Penn Yan to Watkins Glen, has been awarded a grant of nearly $3.9 million to fund track improvements. This financial ... more
Schuyler County IDA looks for proposals to lease Seneca Harbor Restaurant
Schuyler County Industrial Development Agency (SCIDA), in collaboration with Schuyler County, is inviting proposals from capable businesses interested in leasing a distinguished waterfront restaurant located at 2 Seneca Harbor Drive, Watkins Glen, New York. This ... more
Opioid exposure scare at Watkins Glen facility leads to evacuation: Five treated at local hospital
A medical emergency involving potential opioid exposure at the Finger Lakes Area Counseling and Recovery Agency (FLACRA) on South Perry Street prompted a swift response from emergency services last week. On September 7 around 3:00 ... more
Watkins Glen International to host walk to end Alzheimer’s in October
Watkins Glen International will serve as a scenic backdrop this fall for an event to support Alzheimer's research. On Oct. 14, the Alzheimer’s Association is hosting a Walk to End Alzheimer’s, one of several being ... more
Graft Wine+Cider Bar enhancements unveiled in Watkins Glen
This past weekend marked the grand reveal of Graft Wine+Cider Bar's major renovations funded in part by a $73,592 grant from the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI). Located at 204 North Franklin Street, the establishment, owned ... more
Grandstand at Watkins Glen International sells out for 8th straight year
Go Bowling at the Glen's grandstand in Watkins Glen International (WGI) has sold out again, marking the eighth straight year the venue has achieved this milestone. The announcement came on race day, Aug. 20, just ... more
Traffic alerts for Watkins Glen as big weekend arrives in the Finger Lakes
As NASCAR weekend races into Schuyler County, local authorities are preparing for significant traffic changes on Sunday, Aug. 20. The Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office announced that County Road 16 will adjust to a one-way, three-lane ... more
FLX WEEKLY: Watkins Glen Xfinity Car Honoring First Responders (podcast)
Craig Partee joins live in-studio ahead of this weekend's NASCAR races at Watkins Glen International where he has helped facility graphics on an Xfinity Car to honor first responders ... more
Yates DA announces over $200,000 forfeited in Fat Daddy’s case
Yates County District Attorney Todd Casella says the resolution of charges involving Fat Daddy's, an unlicensed sticker shop in Watkins Glen known for distributing unlicensed marijuana, has been reached. All associated defendants have either pleaded ... more
Italian American Festival returns next weekend to Watkins Glen
Watkins Glen's annual Italian American Festival is slated to return to Clute Park next weekend, promising three days of entertainment, food, and festivities. Running from Friday, Aug. 11 to Sunday, Aug. 13, the festival will ... more
