Inside the FLX

In this episode, we visit with Geoffrey Starks at the Cayuga Museum of History and Art, where he's the Director of Development and Outreach. This is the 100th anniversary of the invention of sound on film. The Museum has gotten a grant to hire a curator for the Theodore Case Research Lab, where the work of creating sound on film was carried out.

In this episode, we visit with Geneva Rotarians Hellen Kelley and Kelsey Journell about the Rotary Club's Service Above Self Garden Party at Rose Hill Mansion May 12.

In this episode, we discuss why Pauline came to Geneva, the role of emerging technologies and the bright future she sees for the library.

In recent episodes, we've been getting reaction to the recently-passed state budget from various segments of business and industry. This time, we get reaction from the ag community. Our guest is Kim Skellie from El-Vi Farms in Newark.   EL-VI Farms is a multi-family partnership that milks about 2000 cows and grows feed for the animals on about 3300 acres of land. They employ just under 50 tea...

In this episode, I talk with Senior Vice President for Government Affairs Paul Zuber from the Business Council of NY State about why the organization supports the proposal, opposition from liquor wholesalers and liquor stores and why the Business Council thinks the state's alcoholic beverage laws need to be dragged into the 21st Century.

In our every Friday visit with the City Clerk, we discuss a bond issue for capital projects and equipment and the supply chain issues that lead to a two year lag between ordering some vehicles and receiving them. Also, departmental budget presentations, our first look at how the new city ambulance service has been doing and federal grant money for a collaborative project between the Schweinfurth A...

In this episode, we talk with Seneca Waterways Council Scout Executive Stephen Hoitt about 21 Stories for Scouts, the annual fundraising event during which supporters of Scouting rappel off the Kodak tower in downtown Rochester. Joining us are Sabrina Bhalla, Life Scout with Troop 6060 in Victor, who will take part for the second time, and her Mom, Christina Bhalla, Scoutmaster for Troop 6060, who...

In this episode, we discuss the tabled vote on a change to the zoning code that would have better defined "agricultural commerce," the approval of a Planned Unit Development for a regenerative agriculture project, the state's rejection of a speed limit decrease on Route 14, the town getting a lower rate for electricity, the unveiling of the Seneca-Keuka Lake 9 Element Plan on April 25, a cooperati...

In this episode, we discuss the impact of the state budget on counties, specifically, the return to counties of tax money previously kept by the state, a gas tax holiday, still no agreement on County Legislature redistricting, a Sheriff's Association drive to help Ukraine and celebrating County Government Month in April.

In this episode, we talk with Jen Harris of Thrive to Survive, a Geneva-based organization that provides resources for adults battling cancer. Their sunrise 5K is back on the Seneca Lakefront in Geneva on May 14.

On this edition of Inside the FLX, Ted Baker is joined by Paul Griswold of Upstate Fiber Networks.  Ted and Paul talk about Upstate Fiber Networks' beginnings as a small, family-owned telephone company to the present day where they now offer fiber-based services to over more than 100,000 households and what lies ahead for the company.

In our weekly visit with the City Clerk, we talk about the City Council's first look at the proposed budget, a change order for the parking garage construction, an increase in water rates for the first time in six years and the return of the Easter Egg hunt at Hoopes Park this weekend.

In this episode, we talk with Frank about Seneca Lake Pure Waters' recruitment drive. Volunteers can work on or in the water as a stream monitor, a member of the HAB team or the brand new fisheries team, or behind the scenes in event planning, fundraising, public relations and more.

In this episode, we talk with Auburn Rotarian Ed Helinski about how the egg hunt was in danger of ending after 70 years and how the Auburn club and some civic-minded individuals came together to save it.

In this episode, we talk with Spike Herzig and Deb Brewer about the twice annual sale to raise funds for the library.

Ted Baker is joined in studio for today's edition of Inside the FLX by members of the Seneca Community Players.  President Eric Jansen and Fundraising Chair Katie Hockey join Ted to talk about the latest plans for the group and discuss their 50th season ahead.

In this episode, we talk with YatesINSYGHT Program Manager Andrea Paul. YatesINSYGHT is a program that brings together 40 social service agencies to tackle the problems facing children and families in Yates County.

In our weekly visit, we talk with the City Clerk about the State of the City address at Thursday's City Council meeting, the unveiling of the design plans for the new Casey Park skate park, the approval of the city's five year capital plan, a presentation from Dr. Adam Effler and the Owasco Lake Watershed Management Council and an update on the downtown parking garage renovations.

In this episode, I talk with Canandaigua Kiwanians Kat Purbec and Kim Sandic about the event, May 1 at King's Party House. We talked about sponsorship and product donation opportunities and about the children-focused service projects Canandaigua Kiwanis takes part in.

Board President Mary McDonald and Treasurer/Marketing Chair Mary Sarratori talk about plans for a new Performing Arts Center in the former Congregational Church at 35 State St. in Seneca Falls that formerly housed the House of Concern food pantry.

Center Director of the Montezuma Audubon Center Chris Lajewski joins Ted Baker in studio Tuesday morning for an all new Inside the FLX.  Chris and Ted discuss the month of March at the center, what events and programs are planned for April and touch on the latest sightings on property in Savannah.

In episode, we talk with the Yates County Administrator about the proposal to adopt weighted voting based on population in the county legislature, an update from the NY State Association of Counties on the proposed state budget, Natural and Recreational Resource Protection grant money, getting more broadband for county residents and a Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony March 29.

In this episode, we talk with Cayuga County Legislator Aileen McNabb-Coleman about the proposal to hire a professional county administrator and about a couple of upcoming events.

In this episode, we discuss a marketing plan for Auburn attractions, money available for businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the upcoming design meeting for the Casey Park skate park and the next step in dealing with a nuisance smoke shop.

In this episode, the Director of the Geneva Music Festival talks about the benefit concert this Saturday night, the virtual auction and plans for this year's festival.