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Hayley Jones
Inflation, supply, and stiff competition: Ovid Big M’s plight as a small town grocery store
Much has been made about the supply chain crisis and rising cost of fuel’s impact on grocery stores. For Ovid Big M owner Sue Cirencione, these issues are mere salt in the wound amid the ... more
How a software start-up is working to improve healthcare transparency
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) hospital price transparency rule went into effect at the beginning of last year. The rule is designed to inform patients on the cost of an item or ... more
College planning: How to choose the right major and career
High school students often assume the first step in the college planning process is creating a list of schools or deciding on a major. While this is a common approach, it isn’t necessarily the most ... more
The college application process: Understanding the ACT and SAT
The college application process tends to brings up a lot of emotions for students and parents alike. Some don’t even know where to begin, which can be stressful and anxiety-inducing. John Dragone has seen it ... more
Marilla’s Mindful Supplies on the cutting edge of FLX sustainability
Marilla’s Mindful Supplies occupies a cozy storefront at 438 Exchange St. in Geneva. It’s baby blue sign with playful cursive lettering invites locals and out-of-towners alike to enjoy a plastic-free shopping experience. The shop’s glass ... more
New York’s updated COVID-19 sick leave policy: What does it mean for you?
The New York State Department of Labor (DOL) has updated COVID-19 paid sick leave guidelines amid plummeting case numbers across the state. According to the most recent data, the state’s seven-day average positivity rate is ... more
Teaching climate change in New York’s rural schools
Last week, FingerLakes1.com released part one of a two-part series on climate change. “The politicization of climate change,” spurred by my conversation with Dr. Joseph Henderson, lecturer in the Environment and Society Department at Paul Smith’s ... more
USDA talks plans to improve internet, water access in rural Upstate New York
Depopulation in rural areas of the United States is a looming concern. A staggering 24% of all U.S. counties are depopulating, and 91% of those counties are rural. Now more than ever, leaders at every ... more
New York’s cannabis licensing rollout, hurdles at the local level, and a dispensary planned for Ontario County
Former New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo legalized recreational marijuana for adult use on March 31, 2021. Since then, the NYS Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has been tasked with the rollout of licenses for ... more
The politicization of climate change
Over the past few decades, climate change science has become an increasingly divisive topic in the United States. Talking heads debate the issue ad nauseum on cable television, leaders drag their feet in addressing the ... more
Auburn Police Chief Slayton on body cameras, victim assistance, and the city’s community policing plan
Auburn City Police Department officers are set to start wearing body cameras this year. The move comes as part of Auburn's community policing plan required by New York State's Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative (EO ... more
High rent, migration trends, and eviction: A closer look at housing in New York
More than 95% of states across the U.S. have seen a significant rise in the price of both 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments compared to this time last year, according to Rent.com’s February 2022 Rent Report ... more
Good news for NYS artists: Creatives Rebuild New York launches $125 million initiative to help 2,700 artists across state
The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on New York artists has been immense. In an industry where employment opportunities and decent salaries are scarce, the pandemic has worsened hardships already felt by the artistic community. Now, brighter ... more
Ian Smith on harmful algae blooms, prevention, and the Nine Element Plan for Seneca-Keuka watershed
We’ve heard a lot about the threat of toxic algae over the past few years. It’s an issue of great concern to environmentalists and local leaders alike. Seneca Lake alone provides 100,000 area residents with ... more
Sim Covington on getting elected in Canandaigua, how to contend with implicit bias to create positive change
Implicit bias may seem like a loaded concept. It shows up often in conversations regarding equity and inclusion in schools, the workplace, and other community arenas. The weight of the words make people nervous. But ... more
Supply chain issues: What is causing shortages in the Finger Lakes and Central New York?
In recent months there have been dozens of notable supply chain issues impacting the economy. Empty shelves and frustration. From basic items like canned vegetables, to complex ones like computer chips used in cars - ... more
