Media Advisory: Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee and Nascar Driver Ross Chastain Raise Seat Belt Use Awareness Through Protect Your Melon Campaign

WATKINS GLEN, NY - The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) and NASCAR star Ross Chastain team up to raise awareness of the “Protect Your Melon” campaign with a “Meet and Greet” on the lawn of the Schuyler County Courthouse.  

When:         Thursday, May 7, 2026
                     9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
                     1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.  

Where:        Schuyler County Courthouse Lawn
                    106 Tenth Street
                    Watkins Glen

Who:           Ross Chastain, NASCAR Driver
                    Mary Tanner-Richter, DMV Deputy Commissioner for Traffic Safety & Investigations
                    New York State Police
                    Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office
                    Schuyler County Health Department
                    Watkins Glen Police Department