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Watkins Glen Village Trustees Tony Fraboni and Laurie De. Nardo, State Senator Tom O'Mara, Governor Andrew Cuomo, Watkins Mayor Sam Schimizzi, Empire State Development CEO Howard Zemsky, and Village Trustee Gary Schmidt. Governor Andrew M.

Cuomo announced Thursday morning that Watkins Glen is being awarded $1. It is one of 1. 0 awards statewide as part of a $1. Downtown Revitalization Initiative, now in its second year. The announcement, made at the Media Center of Watkins Glen International, came a year after Watkins Glen had fallen short of the prize when it was one of three finalists, against Elmira and Ithaca.

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Elmira was awarded the grant last year. The other finalists this year were Ithaca and Endicott, with presentation teams from each community making their pitches to a panel of judges recently during a gathering at Cornell University. The Watkins Glen presentation was a virtual reality one, complete with goggles, that highlighted the village's economic strengths and its potential to ride those strengths - - with the proper infusion of funds and vision - - into a role as world- class destination. Specifics of how the money will be spent have yet to be determined, and will likely include consultants provided by the state.

One goal is to leverage the $1. More than 1. 50 members of the community turned out to hear Thursday's announcement from Governor Cuomo, who started the session about a half- hour late while he toured the WGI track - - behind a pace car that he said . Reduce taxes by reducing state spending, which is the state’s “single greatest accomplishment.”2. New York is spending $1.

United States right now. You have volume. You have traffic. People are coming. You have the reverse issue, which is all this traffic and all these people. They need to eat. They need to sleep. You just need the economic activities that capitalize on the volume that you have.”Whereas he thought the DRI contest might attract 2.

Cuomo said, . It's harder to win one of these grants than to get into Harvard University. You have won $1. 0 million.” That brought a standing ovation.“You did it!. The potential is here. You can feel it. It’s in the air.”In his remarks that followed, Mayor Schimizzi said “What an amazing day at Watkins Glen. This was a huge win for the village and region. We know how to get things done.” And he said the village leaders were looking forward to a “downtown that’s worthy of an international destination.” Finally, he thanked Cuomo for .

The DRI is targeting Watkins Glen, but it's really all about the region and building on its strength. Special guests included members of the Governor’s Regional Council, elected officials at the local, regional and state level, and members of the FLX Gateway Community Development Corporation who spearheaded the proposal process and led the presenting team. The presenting team members included County Planner Van. Horn, who is also the FLX Gateway Chair; Village Trustee De.

Nardo; Jon Beckman, Vice President at WGI; Ben Stamp of Lakewood Vineyards, and Tim O’Hearn, Schuyler County Administrator. Afterward came more comments. Downtown Watkins Glen is a symbol of the local quality of life, economic growth, community pride and history. This funding will be the catalyst for transformational development which will allow Watkins Glen to become the premier small town in New York State. The FLX Gateway CDC could not be more excited and proud to work with the community and be part of this transformation.” Added WGI's Beckman: “The Village of Watkins Glen is the gateway to multiple world- renowned attractions.

As stewards of those icons we are honored to have helped deliver a transformational victory through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant.”“We are thrilled,! It has been said that success is the art of preparation, and Watkins Glen has certainly been proof positive of this saying. Our community has spent the past decade preparing for this moment by collaborating and developing a vision for the future. The DRI award will continue the momentum that has been steadily building, and will be the critical link in transforming this community into a world- class destination while enhancing the quality of life for our residents and businesses. We thank Governor Cuomo and the Regional Council for their vote of confidence and look forward to the future with great excitement. The team was energized and worked so well together that I am confident the Village will have a renewal that each and every citizen will be proud of.

I was especially moved by the citizen input for suggestions and needs that came during a public meeting at the Chamber. That's what is so special about Watkins Glen; we have tenacity, creativity and vision. Each and every citizen and business will benefit from this award. We had so much support for this effort from the community. From the IT support to make the virtual reality technology work, to the community members who came to a public meeting to voice their concerns, vision and desires, to the staff that worked this project into their everyday work responsibilities, this was a grass- roots collective effort - - truly a collective effort. Our governmental agencies, private sector and non- profits all played pivotal roles in making this dream into a reality. Now the real work begins - - and Governor, we have our sleeves rolled up and we’re ready to get to work!

Thank you again for helping Watkins Glen and the Southern Tier continue our effort. Ever Upward.”Photos in text: From top, Governor Andrew Cuomo at WGI; Cuomo receives a racing helmet from WGI President Michael Printup; Watkins Glen Mayor Sam Schimizzi; State Senator Tom O'Mara; and Empire State Development CEO Howard Zemsky.

As part of that effort, the agencies are bringing the . Xfinity Series “Protect your Melon” racecar. Chastain was at the Human Services Complex in Montour Falls on Tuesday, August 1 from 1. Xfinity Series racecar is adorned with the words .

Chastain will be racing this week at Watkins Glen with the logo and other “Buckle Up NY” messaging affixed to his race car. In response to older drivers in Schuyler County being involved in crashes or killed due to the lack of wearing a seatbelt, the Schuyler County Office for the Aging is collaborating with GTSC to provide attendees with helpful information related to the need for seatbelt use.

Created though a partnership with JD Motorsports, Ross Chastain and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee, “Protect Your Melon” is centered on the annual “Buckle Up New York” seatbelt enforcement. In addition to the event on August 1st, Chastain and his No. Xfinity Series racecar will be at Watkins Glen State Park on Wednesday, August 2 from 1: 0. That event will once again raise awareness about the importance of highway safety and wearing seat belts.

In 1. 98. 4, New York became the first state in the nation to pass a seat- belt law, and its efforts to get drivers and passengers to buckle up has resulted in a steady rise in compliance over the last eight years, say state officials. New York’s compliance has consistently remained at or above 9. For more information related to Chastain's appearances, contact the Schuyler County Office for the Aging at 6. WATKINS GLEN, July 2. Ipod A Monster Calls (2016) 2010. Two area men found guilty last month by Schuyler County Judge Dennis J. Morris on rape- related charges were sentenced Thursday by Morris - - one of them to 2. Jeffrey A. Forney, Jr., 2.

State Route 4. 14, Watkins Glen (pictured at right), drew that sentence after being convicted of two counts of Predatory Sexual Assault and one of Unlawfully Dealing with a Child. Predatory Sexual Assualt is a Class A felony that carries a minimum sentence of 1. Officials said Forney was charged with that crime because he had a prior sex offense conviction from 2. Attempted Sexual Abuse in the First Degree.

Unlawfully Dealing with a Child is a Class A misdemeanor.