Inside the FLX

Board of Education VP Joe Sheppard and Board Member Ian Phillips talk Auburn Enlarged City School District finances, as New York continues to hold out funding.

Ontario County is battling odors from the landfill located along 5&20, but that's hardly the only issue impacting life in the middle of the Finger Lakes. This week on Inside the FLX, we go in-depth on some of the most-pressing issues with Supervisor Lou Guard. He represents part of the city of Geneva on the Ontario County Board of Supervisors. https://youtu.be/02viCPQ8imQ

This week on Episode #212 of the Inside the FLX podcast - Matthew Miller is in-studio. He's talking about his campaign for Assembly District #131 after the announcement that Assemblyman Brian Kolb (R-Canandaigua) would not seek another term this fall. The young challenger is taking a broad approach to politics, and working to bring new voices into state policy.

There's an exciting event taking shape in Cayuga County. It's a first for the region, but organizers hope that the Finger Lakes Birding Festival will become a staple in a region ripe with festivals from spring to winter. This week on Inside the FLX we dive into the details of the inaugural event, which is slated for March 26th - 29th. Montezuma Audubon Center Director Christopher Lajewski was in-s...

This week on Inside the FLX Allen Connely, CEO of the newly-named MOZAIC (formerly known as the Cayuga-Seneca ARC and Yates ARC) is in-studio discussing the merger that brought on the new name. He talks about the work that went into the change, and how it’s impacting the services provided by the organization.

What does the Finger Lakes Land Trust do? That's a question the newsroom has gotten a number of times over the years. This week a conversation with Andy Zepp. He's the executive director of the Finger Lakes Land Trust, who works as a conservation advocate in the region. The Land Trust was founded in 1989 to protect forests, farmlands, gorges, and shorelines in the Finger Lakes region of New York....

Earlier this month it was announced that around $30,000 had been secured in funding through Ontario County Economic Development for Port 100, a co-working space in downtown Geneva, which had seen its public funding disappear unceremoniously after a decision by last year's City Council. Maureen Ballatori, who runs the facility, as well as her own marketing agency out of the co-work space is going t...

This weekend organizers hope thousands turn out again, like in past years, to celebrate inclusion and inspire conversations. Women March in Seneca Falls 2020 is an event that will span three days this year, compared to the single-day event, which it has been in the past. While a march will be the major draw, several other important events are scheduled throughout. To learn more about the event, cl...

Last month Ryan and Tracey Wallace outlined plans for a $20 million project in the town of Geneva. It would be placed on Carter Road, on property owned by the Wallace's, and would account for some- $20 million worth of new investment at the site. The project would be another solar village, much like the one in downtown Geneva, and according to Ryan, is exciting because it would produce as much ene...

Kristen Fragnoli has been on a journey for many, many years. Her goal has been to inspire other people, and this past fall - she had the opportunity to showcase the best-of-the-best in leadership qualities. A conference she held, which we previewed on the show in September - was a huge success. Nearly 200 attended, and it was described as a transformative experience for everyone involved. She came...

What is Courageous Beauty? Well, for one local organization - it represents something it believes in at its core. It also happens to represent a digital strategy that has proven successful. The 'Courageous Beauty' YouTube Channel was launched by Kylie Allen, as part of the Family Hope Center of Geneva's digital initiative to find teens where they spend a lot of time. Check out the channel here , a...

This week on Inside the FLX Maureen Loyal and Katie DeMitry sit down to discuss the Swing Bed Program at Soldiers & Sailors Hospital in Penn Yan. The program built by Finger Lakes Health is an effort to improve patient outcomes. Best yet, it's a program that's available to all people who have experienced an acute care stay at a hospital in the 30 days leading up to admission to the program. It...

Do you hear what I hear? It’s the holiday season, and that means the Red Kettle campaign is underway. The bells ringing around stores and local businesses — mean crucial funding for projects that are only possible because of the work that the Salvation Army does year-round in the Finger Lakes. It’s an important time, but one that Mike Rusinko says organizers with the Salvation Army are preparing f...

Hopefully we all have something to be grateful for this Thanksgiving. We're grateful for the stories told in our studio, and by the FL1 News Team. This week on Inside the FLX - a conversation with Geneva resident Antonio Gomez. He's a Guatemalan native, who moved to Geneva more than 20 years ago. In his conversation with FL1 News reporter Gabriel Pietrorazio he discussed the changes in his life; a...

Writing a book is no easy task. It takes time, organization, and the right mindset. When people think of authors - they likely imagine the kind that works for months, possibly years, on that single-project. It's a job for them. But what happens if you're an author who has a full-time job leading one of the region's longest running newspapers? It's a heavy lift ... but one that's really, really enj...

In a rewind edition of Inside the FLX - the team replays a conversation with officials from Finger Lakes Health looking at the rise, and dominance of urgent care centers across the region and U.S. It's unmistakeable that urgent care facilities have become a major part of the healthcare ecosystem nationwide; and locally - FLH has seen a lot of success.

This week on Episode #199 of Inside the FLX: A discussion with Doreen Teed, of the Family Hope Center located in Geneva, New York. The Center gives hope to families by providing pregnancy and parenting education, support services for relationships, and baby supplies. Teed serves as executive director of the Center. The discussion focused on the importance of relationships, experience, and communic...

What's life like for a model in Upstate New York? The short answer: Not much like what people see on television, or in the fashion industry. The complex answer, as Kristin Bauer-Gross explained in this week's Sunday Conversation, though, is that it can be a career, and now, supporting others through a new business venture is her latest effort. "I wanted to create the knowledge-base and use my expe...

In this two part episode - the two Republican candidates for Seneca Falls Supervisor. Second up, Paul Kronenwetter. He's lived along Cayuga Lake for many decades; and has represented taxpayers for a number of years. Now, he focuses on lake health and how HABs are a growing problem in the region. 

In this two part episode - the two Republican candidates for Seneca Falls Supervisor. First up, Ralph Lott. The incumbent touts himself as agriculture's voice in county government. He's looking to represent taxpayers in Seneca Falls for another term.

Mark Sinkiewicz is the Acting District Attorney in Seneca County. He assumed the role in early-2019 after former District Attorney Barry Porsch won a successful bid to become Seneca County Court Judge. Sinkiewicz says the experience and time in-house, serving as Assistant District Attorney for many years make him best-qualified for the job. This week he was in-studio discussing his campaign and ex...

John Nabinger is a public defender and criminal defense attorney now, but that wasn't always the case. He started out as a prosecutor - working in a busy Onondaga County office. He was in-studio this week discussing his campaign, background, and vast experience as he looks to become the next District Attorney for Seneca County.

Christohper Folk brings a diverse background to the Seneca County District Attorney's race. After losing a close primary in June to be on the Republican Party line - Folk stayed in the race after receiving the Working Families Party endorsement. This week on Inside the FLX he was in-studio talking about the campaign, and what he hopes to bring to the District Attorney's Office in 2020.

Mike Ferrara is a retired school principal in Seneca County, and a strong supporter of bringing back tranquility to the Town Board. That's why he's running for Town Supervisor. While he has a name local residents recognize, some of his policy positions catch some off-guard. While a listed Republican on the ballot - he pushed back against recent mailers, which attached his candidacy to the Seneca M...

Doug Avery currently sits on the Seneca Falls Town Board; and now is pursuing a greater leadership role in the community. He's the Democrat who will appear atop the ballot on Election Day for Seneca Falls Town Supervisor. He was in-studio last week, discussing his campaign; and the issues he's most-eager to address if elected.