Watkins Glen, NY

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WETM) –  Thousands of campers are heading to Watkins Glen International to set up and find the best place near the track for NASCAR Weekend.   Wednesday was the first official day for campers to arrive. Due to inflation of prices at hotels some families decided to camp for the first time with […]

DIX, N.Y. (WETM) – The NASCAR fever is in full effect in Schuyler County as campers and race enthusiasts pack into Watkins Glen International. With so many people arriving and leaving in such a short time, the Sheriff’s Office is asking drivers to be mindful of lane changes around the track during Sunday’s race. Several […]

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WENY) - The Watkins Glen Police Department and Schuyler County Sheriff's Office are aiming to crack down on drunk drivers on labor day weekend. Both agencies will be participating in the nationwide driver sober or get pulled over campaign. The campaign will start on August 19th and will end on September 5th.

A 32-year-old Elmira man was indicted in Tompkins County Court Thursday on a count of manslaughter and three other charges stemming from a crash that occurred in March on Route 13 in Newfield that resulted in the death of a 49-year-old musician from Newfield. Leon Arguello, a father and musician,...

Naturluxe & Stars is bringing the glamour to the Watkins Glen Grand Prix Vintage Car Festival. The luxury glamping resort is hosting the first annual “Naturluxe & Cars”. Visitors will enjoy on-site tours of the glamping tents from noon to 3 pm on September 9 and 10, as well as catch previews of vintage cars as they pass the resort and enter the nearby main gate at Watkins Glen International Racetrack throughout the weekend. Visitors will also have the chance to win a stay at the luxury glamping destination.

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WETM)- A wet race track can impact a race cars’ ability to stop or turn. Rain showers don’t always mean a delay though because of features like rain tires and rain flaps on the tires. It is up to officials to gauge the intensity of the rain, how wet the track is, […]

A Schuyler County grand jury is investigating circumstances surrounding the death of a Watertown firefighter recruit while in training at New York’s State Fire Academy. Firefighter Peyton Morse, 21, died after a March 3, 2021 incident at the New York State Fire Academy in Montour Falls. Morse died while participating in mask confidence training.

District Attorney Matthew Van Houten announced today that Jonathan A. Roberts, 32, of Elmira, has been charged in a four-count indictment related to the motor vehicle collision which took place on Route 13 in the Town of Newfield in the early morning hours of March 19, 2022. Leon Arguello, a devoted father and talented local musician, died in the collision. Leon Arguello was 49 years old.

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WETM) – Wednesday the gates opened for fans at Watkins Glen International ahead of Go Bowling at The Glen on Sunday, and local businesses are preparing for the big weekend. Local businesses are preparing throughout the area for the increase of visitors ahead of the race. Brett Brubaker, Vice President of Seneca […]

ITHACA, N.Y. (WHCU) — The price to reduce greenhouse gasses is ballooning. Phase one of the Green Facilities Capital Project in Tompkins County was approved last year for $7.3 million. The cost has now nearly doubled. County Administrator Lisa Holmes says the project is crucial to finish. On Thursday,...

SCHUYLER COUNTY, N.Y. (WENY) - HeatSmart FLX south has announced 20 THOUSAND dollars for weatherization and heat pump installation. People who have a HEAP or SNAP award letter dated October 2021 through September 2022 (along with a case number), are eligible for up to $20,000 for weatherization and heat pumps.

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – It’s time to go back to the vault for NASCAR in Watkins Glen. On this 18 Sports Flashback, we go back to 1987 and the year Rusty Wallace took home the checkered flag. Wallace, who will serve as the Grand Marshal for Sunday’s race at Watkins Glen International, also won at […]

The racing world will be watching this weekend as the top racers in NASCAR will compete on the top track in New York State! Watkins Glen will be buzzing with the race fans and horsepower as the best weekend of racing of the summer returns to the Empire State. Western...

The Tompkins County Health Department says there have now been 23,445 total positive cases in Tompkins County, 37 more than on Thursday, and a total of 1,932,081 tests conducted. The Health Department is also now reporting positive self-test results that have been submitted through their online portal. They say there are 9 new positive self-test results for a total of 3,542 submitted.

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – One of the homes involved in the Chemung County Torture-Murder case has been sold for almost $26,000. 427 Partridge Street on Elmira’s southside was listed in the Chemung County Tax Foreclosed Real Estate Auction. By the time the auction closed around 11:45 a.m. on August 17, 2022, a user by the […]

ELMIRA, NY (WETM)- Jon Knight, a local artist has some of his artwork on display at Community Arts of Elmira. He started to take up art more after he retired and uses it as an outlet. His work will be on display until next week.

Partial sunshine lingers on the Watkins Glen Sky Cam this morning before clouds thicken this afternoon. A northeast breeze from a low pressure system just off the New England coast will usher in scattered showers and thunderstorms later today. Rainfall totals stay on the lower side between 0.1"-0.25" with downpours...

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WENY) - Cars are set to hit the track at Watkins Glen International to kick off NASCAR weekend on Friday. As the Go Bowling at the Glen Cup Series race approaches on Sunday, Kyle Larson will aim to defend his victory in 2021. Larson had a season...

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Thursday is the final day of service under Lisa Jonckheere and Chef Justin Paterson, the current owners of Hazelnut Kitchen in Trumansburg, before the iconic farm-to-table eatery closes for a few weeks. It will reopen soon under new ownership, with Chef Matt Hummel at the helm. “With a heavy heart,...