Schuyler County, New York is located at the south end of Seneca Lake  in the heart of the renowned Finger Lakes Region. Schuyler County was named in honor of Philip John Schuyler, who was a general with a pivotal role in the French and Indian War.  This rural community is comprised of eight towns and four villages, with Watkins Glen serving as the county seat. The Census 2000 reported a population of 19,224 residents; however, the area boasts a seasonal population of over 1.5 million.

Seneca Lake is the largest of the eleven Finger Lakes and is home to forty-two unique wineries along the Seneca Lake Wine Trail. NY State is the third largest wine region in the United States. Other stunning lakes in the area are Waneta Lake, Lamoka Lake and Cayuga Lake. Residents and visitors alike enjoy sailing, kayaking, swimming and some of the best fishing in New York State year round. Schuyler County is also home to the Watkins Glen State Park Gorge, Watkins Glen International Speedway and several sites on the National Register of Historic Places.

Schuyler County is well balanced with a thriving economic base of agriculture, tourism, retail and manufacturing industries. Some of the companies that currently call Schuyler County home are Cargill Salt, US Salt, and BMS Manufacturing Company, all in Watkins Glen, and Shepard Niles in Montour Falls. The Schuyler County Partnership for Economic Development Agency is an excellent resource for the creation of new businesses or expansion of established businesses. Various economic incentives are in place to attract new business and encourage growth in the industry.

SUNY Binghamton, Ithaca College and Cornell University in Ithaca are three of the outstanding higher learning facilities to choose from in the area.  These institutions help serve the Schuyler area by providing trained and educated citizens who are fully prepared for the modern work force. Schuyler County, NY offers two excellent school districts for K-12th grade students. The Watkins Glen School District is located in Watkins Glen and the Odessa-Montour School District in Odessa. Both districts are committed to providing students with the tools necessary to enable them to reach their full potential. 

Expressways that provide excellent interstate access enclose all of NY's Finger Lakes Region, including Schuyler County. The greatest portion of the county can be found within a quadrangle of the cities of Syracuse, Rochester, Corning and Binghamton. (Draw a line between each of these cities on a New York map to see the quadrangle.)  Syracuse Hancock International Airport and Rochester International Airport are the nearest major airports. The Elmira-Corning Regional Airport and Ithaca-Tompkins Regional Airport are smaller, but are only a short distance away from anywhere in the County.

Schuyler County, New York is a charming community made up of picturesque towns and villages. With its breathtaking beauty, easy accessibility, and strong economic base, this Upstate NY region is clearly a delightful place to call home.