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INSIDE THE FLX: WellNow says Excellus is reason it won’t be able to carry insurance in 2024
Coming up at 8 AM we sit down with Dr. Rob Biernbaum, Chief Medical Officer for WellNow Urgent Care to discuss the reasons why the company had to look at parting ways with Excellus, as ... more
Hochul says SUNY enrollment is up, but leaders at Geneseo say they’re facing a ‘financial crisis’
The State University of New York (SUNY) system has reported an increase in total enrollment for the first time in a decade, according to a release from Gov. Kathy Hochul's office and SUNY. The total ... more
Livingston County launches historical aerial mapping app
Livingston County has launched an innovative mapping application, "Livingston County Air Photos Through Time," in a collaborative effort with the Livingston County Soil & Water Conservation District (LCSWCD) and SUNY Geneseo. The digital platform, which ... more
Finger Lakes fall foliage season concludes with few ‘peak’ spots left
The final week of New York’s fall foliage brings the season to a close with vibrant colors expected in select areas of the Finger Lakes and Hudson Valley, as well as New York City and ... more
EXCLUSIVE: EV adoption slow in the Finger Lakes, so grid build-up will happen over years
As of June, the state DMV reported that more than 150,000 new electric vehicles had been registered in New York. Nationally, forecasts anticipated 14 million new EV's hitting the road this year. Those are both ... more
Canandaigua man killed, three others hospitalized after crash in Livingston County
Authorities say a Canandaigua man was killed in a car crash in Livingston County last week. The sheriff's office say they were called to East Main Street around 5:30 a.m. on October 17. Investigators say ... more
Springwater park gets boost from ARPA funding for key upgrades
The Town of Springwater is set for a major upgrade to its town park, thanks to funds received from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), managed by Livingston County. The enhancements include the introduction of ... more
Dansville school board reopens superintendent search after Waterloo’s Bavis named finalist
Dansville Central School Board has reopened its hunt for a new superintendent to succeed the retiring Dr. Paul J. Alioto. Although the district had previously identified two finalists a month earlier, the board decided, after ... more
Peak fall foliage engulfs the Finger Lakes and most of Upstate New York
The Finger Lakes and broader Upstate New York region are awash in vibrant autumn colors, with peak foliage observed in many areas. Cortland County is seeing a 70% color transition, dominated by vivid red and ... more
Former Geneseo police officer placed on probation after plea deal in sexual misconduct case
A former Geneseo police officer, Kristofor O'Rourke, has been placed on probation following a plea deal in a case of sexual misconduct while on duty. O'Rourke was originally charged with engaging in non-consensual oral sexual ... more
FLX CANDIDATES: Vincent Salvati talks community identity as campaign for W. Bloomfield Town Board continues
Today we continue our series previewing local elections by catching up with one of the candidates running for West Bloomfield Town Board. Vincent Salvati joined us via Zoom to discuss his campaign last week, and ... more
Effort continues to declare Finger Lakes a National Heritage Area
A bipartisan bill, introduced by Republican Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24), aims to designate the Finger Lakes as a National Heritage Area. This move has garnered extensive support from several New York politicians, with the objective ... more
Fall foliage near peak across the Finger Lakes region
According to the latest 2023 I LOVE NY Fall Foliage Report, the Finger Lakes region is showcasing vibrant fall colors, with most areas nearing their peak foliage conditions. Observers in Ontario County's Naples report close ... more
Cayuga Health, Arnot Health will form joint parent company: Two major providers partner as regional healthcare consolidates
Cayuga Health System and Arnot Health, Inc. unveiled plans on Monday, Oct. 9th, to form a joint parent company, building upon their April 14th, 2023 announcement that highlighted an exploration of a collaborative partnership. "This ... more
WellNow Urgent Care threatens to drop Excellus over reimbursement rates
WellNow Urgent Care, a prominent urgent care provider across the region, announced a potential decision to cease accepting Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield from January 1, 2024. The decision hinges on whether Excellus BCBS agrees ... more
Local libraries launch ‘give back’ campaign for personal care donations
This October, the OWWL Library System, spanning Ontario, Wayne, Wyoming, and Livingston Counties, is embarking on a community service drive dubbed "The Great Give Back." Originating on Long Island in 2017, the initiative has grown ... more
Goodwill of the Finger Lakes appoints Janice Holland as chief people officer
Goodwill of the Finger Lakes announced the latest addition to its leadership team with Janice M. Holland stepping in as the Chief People Officer. With a professional journey spanning over two decades, Holland brings a ... more
Where’s the fall foliage? More color expected in next week across Finger Lakes
The Empire State Development Division of Tourism’s I LOVE NY program, in its fourth Fall Foliage Report for 2023, indicates that the Adirondacks, The Catskills, Chautauqua-Allegheny, and Greater Niagara regions will experience vibrant, peak fall ... more
Wegmans faces COVID vaccine supply challenges amid surging demand
Amid heightened demand for the COVID-19 vaccine, Wegmans has reported inconsistent vaccine availability in its stores. A notice in one of their stores stated that their pharmacy teams are catering to the local communities with ... more
