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DEBRIEF: Albany’s climate debate, assessment misinformation, and more (podcast)
Jackie Augustine and Josh Durso break down a packed week on The Debrief, starting with a look at why local governments focus too much on outputs instead of real outcomes. They dive into Albany’s looming ... more
DEBRIEF: Finger Lakes year in review + new formats (podcast)
In this episode, Josh Durso and Jackie Augustine sit down to talk through their “Big Five” columns from 2025. What stood out, what mattered most, and what those stories say about where Finger Lakes communities ... more
DEBRIEF: Why Upstate NY’s housing crisis is getting worse (podcast)
On this episode of The Debrief Podcast, hosts Josh Durso and Jackie Augustine go all-in on one of the most pressing issues facing Upstate New York: Housing. From record-breaking home prices and shrinking affordability to ... more
DEBRIEF: What’s the role of local government? (podcast)
On this episode of The Debrief hosts Jackie Augustine and Josh Durso are getting back inside the FingerLakes1.com Studio to talk local elections, a controversial vote by the Seneca Falls Town Board earlier this month, ... more
THE DEBRIEF: What were the biggest stories this year in the FLX? (podcast)
On the final episode of The Debrief this year - Josh Durso and Jackie Augustine sit down to talk about the biggest stories of 2024. They run down their list of the five biggest stories ... more
DEBRIEF: Why can’t communities handle long-term planning? (podcast)
Jackie Augustine and Josh Durso are BACK in-studio this morning breaking down the biggest stories from the last month as budget season rolls forward for municipalities across the Finger Lakes. They're talking about Geneva's complex ... more
DEBRIEF: November fallout, Wells closure, housing crisis, and community engagement (podcast)
Today on the show hosts Jackie and Josh are talking about Geneva's Community Engagement Coordinator position, which was eliminated with a lot of community concern, the closure of Wells College in Aurora, an update on ... more
DEBRIEF: Geneva development, housing issues, and assessments in the Finger Lakes (podcast)
On this episode of The Debrief Podcast hosts Josh Durso and Jackie Augustine talk about recent headlines across the Finger Lakes region - including the closure of the Geneva Movieplex, development of a Dunkin' franchise ... more
DEBRIEF: Geneva’s economic development, school districts shrinking and lacking funding, plus emergency orders (podcast)
On this episode of The Debrief Podcast hosts Josh Durso and Jackie Augustine break down the biggest headlines from the first month of 2024. They talk about a controversial series focusing on Geneva's economic development ... more
THE DEBRIEF: Debating dissolution, Geneva ends 2023 with zoning update, Congressional chaos (podcast)
This week on The Debrief Podcast presented by DiSanto Propane - Josh Durso and Jackie Augustine are breaking down the last two week's biggest headlines in local politics. Election chaos in Ithaca with a write-in ... more
DEBRIEF: Breaking down election results across the Finger Lakes + governing in 2024 (podcast)
What happens now that elections are over in the Finger Lakes? Josh Durso and Jackie Augustine are here to break the results down following intense and close contests in Cayuga, Ontario, Seneca, and Wayne counties ... more
DEBRIEF: Talking about the biggest races and issues ahead of Election Day!
This week on the podcast Jackie Augustine and Josh Durso break down the biggest races across the Finger Lakes, the issues driving candidates and voters, as well as the undercurrents that have brought communities to ... more
DEBRIEF: Aging report for FLX not good, economic development turnover at key agencies, and age-old questions (podcast)
It's time for another episode of The Debrief Podcast! Today on the show Josh Durso and Jackie Augustine break down an array of stories including a new report on the aging population and lack of ... more
DEBRIEF: Landfill expansion, Upstate casinos struggle, and how to maintain optimism in the Finger Lakes (podcast)
On this edition of The Debrief Podcast we're answering YOUR questions! The latest on Seneca Meadows proposed expansion and what that would mean for town taxpayers, as well as a new report on casino performance ... more
DEBRIEF: Local elections moving to even years, primary takeaways, FLX housing, and more! (podcast)
The Debrief Podcast is back! On today's episode of the show, Josh Durso and Jackie Augustine break down the latest in local and state politics. They look at a bill awaiting Gov. Hochul's signature to ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Jackie Augustine of Blueprint Geneva (podcast)
Ted Baker is joined in studio by Jackie Augustine to discuss Blueprint Geneva. Loyal listeners and viewers of The Debrief may recognize Jackie. She chats with Ted about the charity formed in 2016 to pursue ... more
DEBRIEF: Geneva’s vacancies at city hall, rent prices skyrocketing, and redistricting (podcast)
Watch live at 9:30 a.m.! This week on The Debrief Podcast its a mix of local and state political news. Hosts Ted Baker and Josh Durso are joined by Debrief co-creator Jackie Augustine on the ... more
WEEKEND DEBRIEF: COVID issues, Casella settlement, Canandaigua townhome development, and more (podcast)
What's next with the COVID-19 pandemic as cases begin to rise again? Should there be a better solution for communities that reach high-cost agreements with outgoing administrators after an investigation like that seen in the ... more
WEEKEND DEBRIEF: Economic reopening, enforcement of NYS policies, and BLM movement locally (podcast)
We are living through a moment in history. It's a phrase we've heard plenty of over the last few months. The Weekend Debrief tackles the headlines of the week, and does a little looking forward ... more
