Category: Service/non-profit

In this episode, we talked with Laura Edwards, who is a case worker with the Ontario County Department of Social Services Foster Homefinding Unit, and with foster parent Mandy Friend Gigliotti. There is … more: INSIDE THE FLX: The challenges and the rewards of foster parenting (podcast)

The Seneca County Substance Abuse Coalition, a program of the United Way of Seneca County,  and SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)  are set to begin a weeklong focus on impaired driving … more: Don’t be a “D” student in Seneca County Schools

The Cayuga County Sheriff's Department took part recently in a youth lock-in event hosted by the Auburn YMCA and Nick's Ride 4 Friends. Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck says the purpose … more: Cayuga County Sheriff’s Department takes part in YMCA youth lock-in event

A bald eagle infected with avian influenza was euthanized on Saturday after the bird was found exhibiting strange behavior at Sampson State Park in Romulus. The park manager at Sampson State Park … more: Sad day for Sampson State Park: Bald eagle infected with avian influenza has been euthanized

Seneca Housing has once again been chosen by the NY State Housing Trust Fund Corporation to administer the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program in the county. Melissa Nesbit with Seneca Housing … more: Seneca Housing chosen to administer Section 8 voucher program

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield announced today that it is asking the community to submit ideas for its Member and Community Health Improvement (MACHI) funding that specifically targets maternal health programs and access to … more: Not-for-profits invited to submit maternal health care project ideas for Excellus BCBS

May is Lake Friendly Living Month. The Lake Friendly Living Coalition has scheduled a month-long series of educational presentations, called "Lake Friendly Living for Watershed Resiliency." The Coalition's Maura Toole says anyone can … more: Lake Friendly Living Coalition marks Lake Friendly Living Month with educational presentations

New research out of Rochester suggests antibiotics may limit the effectiveness of vaccines in infants and toddlers. The results of a study conducted by Dr. Michael Pichichero and other local researchers were … more: New study: Can antibiotics lower vaccine response in infants?

In this episode, we discuss final budget presentations to the City Council, security at City Hall and reigning in the city's … more: INSIDE THE FLX: Auburn City Clerk Chuck Mason on budget presentations and reigning in the city’s cat population (podcast)

In this episode, we talk about the lack of affordable housing and what the agency does to combat the problem, including the construction of new housing for veterans and the … more: INSIDE THE FLX: Melissa Nesbit, Seneca Housing on the shortage of affordable housing and the agency’s efforts to help (podcast)

Long Acre Farms is hosting their Annual Rescue Round Up on Saturday, May 21st, giving local shelters and rescues the opportunity to educate visitors about volunteering, fostering and adoption. And of … more: Long Acre Farms hosting Annual Rescue Round Up on May 21

Letters are going out to Cayuga County residents this week, asking them to become honorary members of the NY State Sheriff's Institute. The Institute aims to foster better relationships between law enforcement … more: Sheriff’s Institute soliciting honorary memberships to help send kids to camp on Keuka Lake

Join the conversation! The Youth Farm Project and Coltivare Restaurant will host the first-ever Cooking Together fundraiser cooking class on the evening of Saturday June 4th, 2022 from 6p-8:30p in Coltivare's beautiful teaching kitchen. … more: The Youth Farm Project & Coltivare will host first Cooking Together fundraiser

Local organizations have launched a new program to help expectant mothers in the Finger Lakes region. The "Kitchen Stork" program will provide up to 50 expectant mothers with food and virtual cooking … more: Local organizations aim to combat food insecurity with program for expectant mothers

Seneca Housing is pleased to announce that the NYS Housing Trust Fund Corporation has accepted their application in response to the Request for Proposals for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program … more: Officials in Seneca County take on housing issues

The Auburn Rotary Club and the Ancient Order of Hibernians are conducting a Ukrainian relief drive Saturday morning. The drive-through donation event is from 10 to noon at Auburn High School. Volunteers will … more: Auburn Rotary, Hibernians conducting Ukraine drive, Yates County Sheriff’s Department donating used gear

In this episode, we went to the Cayuga Museum of History and Art to visit with the Director of Development and Outreach, Geoffrey Starks. This is the 100th anniversary of sound on … more: INSIDE THE FLX: Geoffrey Starks, the 100th anniversary of sound on film (podcast)

The Ithaca Designated Encampment Site (TIDES): That's the name for a proposed plan from the city to formalize relations with "the Jungle," an encampment of homeless people in Ithaca's Southwest Park. The … more: TIDES: Ithaca’s potential new plan to address homeless encampment

In this episode, we visit with Geneva Rotarians Hellen Kelley and Kelsey Journell, who are helping plan the Service Above Self Garden Party cocktail reception May 12 at Rose Hill Mansion. … more: INSIDE THE FLX: Geneva Rotary Club Service Above Self Garden Party (podcast)