Inside the FLX

In this episode, we talk with Sarah Whiffen, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs. FLCC has introduced a pair of mobile apps to help students get the help and services they need, and to make them aware of services they might not know about. Finger Lakes Community College implemented new mobile-friendly applications to enhance student outreach and support during the pandemic: a chatbot serv...

On today's edition of Inside the FLX, host Ted Baker is joined by three staff members at the Seneca County Cooperative Extension in the new FingerLakes1.com studio! Ted is joined by Mo Tidball, Candace Riegel, and the CCE's newest intern, Diana Munoz. Ted and the CCE talk about many topics including the Farm to School Program and the highlighted foods of apples and corn.  Pumpkin Days is fast...

In this episode, we talk with Newark Mayor Jonathan Taylor. He will be our guest on the third Wednesday of each month with the latest news from the village. How the renaissance of Newark has come about over the last several years. The latest on DRI projects The importance of infrastructure work such as culvert work and wastewater treatment plant upgrades for economic development. The possibility o...

In this episode, we talk with Spike Herzig and Deb Brewer from the Foundation for the Geneva Public Library, the library's fundraising arm. The foundation has raised nearly $200,000 over the years for library materials and programs. The fall sale is in the Community Room at the library. Pricing: Friday 9/30 to Monday 10/3: ​Hard Cover/Trade Books ​Mass Paperbacks Kids & Teen Books All Audiovis...

In this episode, we talk with Stephen Hoitt, Scout Executive, Seneca Waterways Council, and Cub Scout Mom Christine Freeman with Pack 67 in Victor. We talked about the four programs of Scouting, Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA (formerly Boy Scouts), Venturing, which is outdoor adventure-based, and Exploring, which is career-based. We discussed finding a unit near you at https://beascout.scouting.org/ and a...

The last time we talked with Melody Johnson, it was about her "Melody's" co-working space in downtown Auburn and her work mentoring young women entrepreneurs. This time, we discuss "My Hands Warm Your Heart." Melody is seeking donations of new hats, gloves, and scarves for distribution to women in need by the Auburn Rescue Mission and this year, for the first time,  by the People's Church in...

In this episode, I visited with Hobart and William Smith Colleges President Mark Gearan at his office in Coxe Hall. We discussed his transition from heading the Peace Corps to higher education in the '90s, his first stint at HWS, his move to Harvard in 2017 to become President in Residence, and his work at the John F. Kennedy School of Government.  We talked about his old job becoming availab...

In this episode, we talk with Mark Benjamin from Seneca Meadows, and Mitchell Rigano, educator at the Education Center and Wetlands Complex. Upcoming events include: FALL NATURE JOURNALING Sat 9/24 from 11-12:30 at the Wetlands Preserve. Welcome Fall with personal time with journals in our preserve. Bring back your journal from our Spring Nature Journaling event or join us for your first time! Aco...

In this episode, we talk with Cancer Community Rochester CEO Jim Love about the Heroes Ball on October 7 at Woodcliff Hotel and Spa. Friday, October 7, 2022 Woodcliff Hotel & Spa – event tent 5:30 – 9:00 pm Cocktail Reception 7:00 – 9:00 pm Program & Awards 9:00 – 10:00 pm  – Music and Dancing Entertainment by Cool Club & The Lipker Sisters The event has a "FRIENDS" theme.  C...

In this episode, it's our weekly visit with Auburn City Clerk Chuck Mason and City Council recap. Two keys to the city were presented by Mayor Quill connected with the Kate and Harry Freeman International Underground Railroad Month Proclamation.  The first was to Pastor Ted Freeman, Jr.  Second was to National park Service Ranger Kim Szewczyk. Ranger Szewczyk is retiring at the end of th...

In this episode, we visit with Yates County Administrator Nonie Flynn and get a recap of the latest County Legislature meeting. Finance: - Broadband Project construction - Occupancy Tax compliance software purchase - Delinquent Parcel auction Government Operations: - Yates County participating in NYS security services Human Services: - Veterans' drivers needed - Workforce Development & FLCC cl...

In this episode, we talk with Geneva Town Supervisor Mark Venuti and get a recap of this week's Town Board meeting. The Supervisor has submitted his proposed budget to the Town Board. A special meeting must be held to schedule a public hearing at the board's October 11 meeting. There will be a 3% increase in town water rates, primarily due to the increased cost of chlorine and other chemicals used...

In this episode, we talk with Jaime Alvarez with the Girl Scouts NYPENN Pathways Council, covering 26 counties in central New York and northern Pennsylvania.  The council holds its first-ever Girl Scout cookie and craft beer pairing event on October 7 at the Collegian Hotel & Suites, 1060 E. Genesee St., Syracuse. Tickets are $65 at https://www.gsnypenn.org/cookiesuntapped . Each Girl Sco...

In this episode, we talk with Rick Plympton and Lynn Fried from the Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board, also known as Finger Lakes Works. We discussed the Finger Lakes Advanced Manufacturers' Enterprise or FAME program. The program helps manufacturers find workers with the proper training for today's manufacturing jobs. From the FAME website: We work with dedicated professionals who specializ...

In this episode, it's our weekly City Council recap with Auburn City Clerk Chuck Mason. Tonight we have our final Music on the Mall downtown on State Street, 7-10 p.m. with the band Qwister Tomorrow, Saturday, September 10 is Tomatofest in downtown Auburn. September 8, 2022, Auburn City Council meeting recap: Tabled Ordinance #2 of 2022 Amending Chapter 305 of the City of Auburn Code Entitled "Zon...

In this episode, it's our monthly visit with Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck. An update on the canned food challenge between the Sheriff's Department and Auburn police and Auburn Community Hospital. The food will be donated at this weekend's Tomatofest in au. On October 13 the Sheriff will be joining numerous Sheriffs from across the state in a friendly competition at Watkins Glen Raceway to r...

In this episode, we talk with Spike Herzig with the Foundation for the Geneva Public Library.  The Foundation is the fundraising arm of the library. It’s raised nearly $200,000 over the year for library programs and materials. If you have books to donate, call the library and you can make arrangements to have your books picked up. The sale is from Friday, September 30 to Friday, October 7 in...

In this episode, we talk with Win Harper from the Middlesex Heritage Group. The group will host Seneca Heritage Day Saturday, September 3 from 2-4 p.m. at the historic Overacker Schoolhouse at the corner of Route 364 and North Vine Valley Road in the town of Middlesex. Peter Jemison, formerly with the Ganondagan Historic Site will give a talk titled "Who owns the past? We are still here."  Bi...

In this episode, we talk with Gilda Brower, who’s been involved with the CNY Tomatofest in Auburn for 25 of its 37 years. This year's event is set for Saturday, September 10 in Auburn. Tomatofest raises money and collects food donations for ten food pantries in Cayuga County. The event includes family and children's activities, music and dance, craft vendors, and displays by local non-profit group...

Host Ted Baker is joined in studio by Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Geneva, Chris Lavin. With back to school around the corner, Chris and Ted discuss the before and after school programs that the Boys and Girls Club offers. Also, they discuss how the Boys and Girls Club feeds hundreds of people daily.   They also discuss a new program that the Boys and Girls Club is of...

In this episode, we talk with Christine Pullen and Kate Ott with the Ontario County Department of Public Health about getting kids vaccinated for school. We discussed what first-time parents of school-age kids should know, which vaccines are needed when, and what to do if you don't have a family doctor. We also talked about whether they have seen any vaccine reluctance among parents in the wake of...

In this episode, it's our weekly Auburn City Council recap with City Clerk Chuck Mason. · The Auburn Fire Department applied for the FY2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for the purchase of new emergency portable radios. The grant has been awarded $219,122.72 in Federal funding for the project. This amount, along with the City’s 10% match of $21,912.25, brings the project total to  $2...

Chris Lajewski joins Ted Baker in the studio for his monthly appearance on Inside the FLX. Chris will discuss the latest activity at Montezuma Audubon Center in Savannah. Now that we are in the final 30 days of summer, Chris details how the Audubon Center prepares for the season change.  Ted asks Chris about some of the latest unique findings Chris has run into on the property.

In this episode, we talk with the Foundation's Spike Herzig about the changes coming to this year's sale. Timeframe:   We have cut the total days of the sale from eleven to eight days beginning Friday, September 30 and finishing on Friday, October 7. We are once again opening for four hours on Sunday, October 2 from 10:00 am to 2:00  pm. And in an effort to entice attendance we will be g...

In this episode, we talk with Canandaigua Kiwanis Club member Kim Sandic.  Kiwanis Club of Canandaigua, in partnership with Bristol Mountain, will hold its first-ever Bike Rodeo on Sunday, August 28 from 1 to 4 pm at Bristol Mountain, 5662 Route 64 in Canandaigua! The free event is designed for children who are entering pre-kindergarten through sixth grade and will feature equipment safety ch...