Inside the FLX

Representatives from the United States Department of Agriculture were in-studio to discuss rural initiatives, and the volume of funding that's available for projects in rural communities. Whether it's funding an ambulance, hospital expansion, firehouse, town hall project, or many others - the USDA's Rural Development team works hard to bring that information to local leaders. Jim Walfrand, a Commu...

John Nabinger calls on his experience, as he campaigns to be elected District Attorney in Seneca County. We caught up with Nabinger to discuss the issues, as well as the challenges of running an office in rural Upstate New York.

In just a few weeks one of Seneca County's biggest fundraisers will take place in Seneca Falls. The Traveling Little Black Dress Fashion Show will arrive on April 4th and 5th in Seneca Falls, which will be a culmination of community-wide effort to make it a reality.  Learn all about it as two organizers sit down in the FingerLakes1.com Studio to discuss how such an incredible event has come t...

The Fingerlakes Beard Bros have a simple philosophy: Provide the best products - for guys in the Finger Lakes to make the most of their beards. Dustin Bovard and William Hanvey set out on this journey a relatively short time ago. The duo have navigated an emerging marketplace that's dominated by some big brands. Their products are already available in select retail environments - but most of their...

One of the easiest and fastest ways to improve the community is through family. The Fatherhood Connection</a>, founded by Reggie Cox, has spent years connecting fathers with the skills they need to be proactive, strong parents in a variety of environments. Reggie says that the basis for the faith-based effort is 'availability'. Being available, as he proudly said during a recent appearance o...

There's no doubt that technology plays a big role in life, but what about education? While some districts have developed rules to push back against technology - particularly social media - others have embraced it. This week Josh Durso sat down with three administrators from the Seneca Falls Central School District to examine the role of technology in a classroom, and how that's developing a more p...

Christopher Folk says his unique experiences make him the ideal candidate for Seneca County District Attorney. With background in the tech space, plenty of management experience, and time spent in local courts as Waterloo Town Judge - Folk believes one of the keys to being a strong District Attorney is understanding how to grow and become better in the position. That means finding efficiencies wit...

Food scarcity, transportation, affordable housing, and jobs. Those four items play a big role in the actions of the United Way of Seneca County. The agency acts as a facilitator for a number of other agencies that do real good in the community; and the work being done by the United Way is important. Rhonda Jasper, Executive Director joins Josh Durso on Inside the FLX to discuss all of these issues...

The State of New Jersey recently made headlines when the state's high school sports governing body announced major changes to the way football would be handled moving forward. The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association passed a bill that reduces in-season full-contact limits from 90 minutes per week to 15 minutes and preseason full-contact hours from unlimited to six. "The image of...

When Ontario County Sheriff Kevin Henderson succeeded longtime Sheriff Philip Povero, the focus was on transitioning smoothly.  Now, more than 50 days after taking office - Sheriff Henderson is establishing himself as a leader, not only locally, but in the region. This week he joined FL1 News Intern Reporter Gabriel Pietrorazio in the FingerLakes1.com Studio to get an update, and to discuss s...

In 2018, the CDC produced new, shocking data that showed a 30 percent increase in suicide rates over the last two decades. That increase prompted a lot of discussion, dialogue, and ideas about what could be done differently to improve mental health treatment, services available, and remove stigma. Those efforts are now being realized in a number of unique, exciting ways in Seneca County. Director...