Author: Ted Baker

Plans are nearly complete for a new building for the Yates County Highway, Emergency Management, and Health Department. Facility would allow Health Dept. to conduct vaccination clinics At its meeting this month, the … more: Design phase of Yates Highway, Emergency Management and Public Health building nearing completion

The first person hired when the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn was established has announced her retirement. Ranger Kim helped guide Tubman Park to success It was announced at Thursday's City … more: Popular Harriet Tubman Park Ranger announces retirement

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 … more: INSIDE THE FLX: HWS President Mark Gearan; his time at Harvard, returning to Geneva, the future of higher education, and “radical empathy” (podcast)

n 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 … more: INSIDE THE FLX: Upcoming events at the Seneca Meadows Education Center and Wetlands Complex (podcast)

The week of September 18-24 is Sheriff's Week across New York. Yates County Sheriff's Department has been serving since 1823 It's a week set aside to honor the state's 58 sheriffs and their … more: New York State Sheriff’s Week honors those who keep the peace

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, 2022Woodcliff Hotel & Spa – … more: INSIDE THE FLX: Cancer Community Rochester Heroes Ball honors those who support cancer patients and their families (podcast)

The inmate population at the Cayuga County Jail has been on the rise this summer. Boarding federal prisoners brings the county revenue Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck says the inmate … more: Cayuga County jail inmate population on the rise, Sheriff cites several factors

Two popular events with town of Geneva residents were postponed last weekend, due to rain. Events were postponed by rain last week Geneva Town Supervisor Mark Venuti says the senior citizen … more: Town of Geneva fix-it clinic, free stuff day on for Sunday

The Yates County Legislature recently voted to continue its four percent occupancy tax on hotels, motels, and other lodging facilities. Some facilities aren't aware they're subject to the tax The county has … more: Yates County purchases software to make sure occupancy tax is being paid

Construction of a new skate park at Casey Park in Auburn has been delayed. CDBG rules force shifting of skate park funds Construction is now scheduled to begin next spring because … more: Construction of Auburn skate park delayed, funding will be shifted to sidewalk, curb repairs

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 … more: INSIDE THE FLX: Auburn City Clerk Chuck Mason; keys to the city, Park Ranger retiring, skate park construction delayed (podcast)

The Auburn City Council will hold a public hearing at its Thursday meeting to seek input on its plan to apply for a Restore NY grant. Unoccupied building has become run down … more: Auburn to apply for Restore NY grant to renovate E. Genesee St. building

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 auctionGovernment … more: INSIDE THE FLX: Yates County Administrator Nonie Flynn; collecting occupancy tax, workforce classes coming to Yates County, EV charging station (podcast)

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 … more: INSIDE THE FLX: Geneva Town Supervisor Mark Venuti; preliminary budget, cost estimate for charging station, working with Cornell students (podcast)

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 … more: INSIDE THE FLX: Cookies Untapped, a Girl Scout cookie and NY craft beer pairing event October 7 in Syracuse (podcast)

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses have had a difficult time finding workers, particularly in the manufacturing sector. FAME works with educational institutions to develop a trained workforce The Finger Lakes Workforce Investment … more: FAME program helps workers get the skills they need for manufacturing jobs

The Auburn City Council tabled an ordinance that would have updated the city's zoning code at its meeting Thursday. New regulations would cover smoke shops Auburn City Clerk Chuck Mason says the … more: Auburn City Council forced to table proposed zoning update

The Foundation for the Geneva Public Library is looking for book donations for its fall book sale. Foundation raises money for library programs, materials The sale takes place in the Community Room … more: Foundation soliciting book donations for Geneva Library fall book sale

GENEVA, N.Y.—The William Smith College field hockey team defeated Lebanon Valley College 3-2 this afternoon to close out the William Smith Classic.Leading the way for the Heron defense was junior Kristen McCormick … more: William Smith field hockey closes William Smith Classic with 3-2 win over Lebanon Valley