Inside the FLX
Josh Durso talks with newsmakers across the spectrum about the most-important issues of our time! Past episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and the FingerLakes1.com App!
Episodes
On this episode of Inside the FLX we caught up with Geneva Mayor Steve Valentino who gave an update on the city's budget process to date, his thoughts on the city's economic development plan, which focuses heavily on housing, and a major outbreak of HABs on Seneca Lake. He says the latter will likely require state and federal resources to keep Seneca Lake a source of drinking water and tourism long-term.
On episode #517 of Inside the FLX we're talking about DRI potential, budget challenges, and HABs in Canandaigua Lake with Canandaigua Mayor Bob Palumbo. The mayor says the city's upcoming budget process will present some challenges, but he's optimistic the city will find its way. He also talked about the needs the city and surrounding communities have amid concerns of HABs on lakes like Canandaigua, which could threaten drinking wa...
On episode #516 of Inside the FLX we're talking about a possible animal abuse registry, the ongoing slew of school threats being reported across the Finger Lakes and Central New York, as well as some upcoming events the Cayuga County Sheriff's Office will participate in. Sheriff Brian Schenck is our guest talking about it all and shedding light on how the community can anonymously get involved with policing efforts.
On this episode of Inside the FLX Canandaigua Mayor Bob Palumbo talks about the budget process, as expenses rise for the city, as well as a public hearing about removing a piece of property from the city's historic district.
On episode #513 of Inside the FLX we're joined by Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck, who provided a major update on a fatal incident earlier this month during a sting in the city of Auburn, as well as several training initiatives.
On episode #512 of Inside the FLX we're joined by Noah Ginsberg, the executive director of NYSEIA, to discuss the state's climate energy goals. Specifically, those like the one released by Comptroller Tom DiNapoli about New York's ability to reach them. Ginsberg says the roadmap is clear and the status quo won't get the job done. In many cases, the solution starts with rooftop solar.
On episode #511 of Inside the FLX we're joined by Geneva Mayor Steve Valentino, who shares updates on a budget debate that unfolded at last week's city council meeting, as well as summertime flooding, some state money aimed at improving an important downtown building, and the elimination of a communications position that he says was too complex as drawn up.
On episode #510 of Inside the FLX we were joined by Canandaigua Mayor Bob Palumbo. He discussed how the city handled heavy rain from Debby last week, as well as recovery efforts after a tornado hit Kershaw Park in July. He also gave updates on City Council action — including some changes to the city’s pickleball courts and a three-way stop near Canandaigua Lake that’s drawn criticism on social media. He also talked HABs and the upc...
Today on episode #509 of Inside the FLX we're talking with Cayuga Co. Sheriff Brian Schenck about some recent issues and developments. He says his team has seen a spike in DWIs this month, which is a concerning trend heading into the second half of summer. Schenck also talked about upcoming budget challenges facing the County, and steps being taken at the sheriff's office to prepare for 2025. He also discussed frustrations ...
Today on episode #508 of Inside the FLX we're joined by Mayor Jimmy Giannettino just before the City of Auburn and Town of Owasco hold a joint press conference after the state Department of Health decided it would not move forward with much needed protections to Owasco Lake. The rules, which Mayor Giannettino says are decades outdated, were aimed at protected drinking water quality and ensuring tourism could continue in the reg...
Today on episode #507 of Inside the FLX we’re talking with Canandaigua Mayor Bob Palumbo. The night before our conversation, the city of Canandaigua and surrounding communities like Victor and Farmington were crushed by damaging winds associated with thunderstorms. Kershaw Park saw some of the most-intense damage. We got the latest update from him on recovery from the storms, as well as significant updates on controversy around pic...
On episode #506 of Inside the FLX two leaders from the Canandaigua Emergency Squad joined us in-studio to discuss an array of EMS-related issues in Upstate New York. Whether it's declining volunteer first responder forces, increasing cost of providing service, or growing demand as populations in the Finger Lakes get older - the stress of operating these agencies is growing by the day. Chief Matthew Sproul and Deputy Chief of Ad...
Today on episode #505 of Inside the FLX we're talking with Judy Wentzel. She's the executive director of the Bonafiglia Family Foundation. Like many small, rural communities in Upstate New York - Seneca County has challenges, and the nonprofit world is often stretched thin trying to address them. Family foundations are nimble and set out to solve problems. The Bonafiglia Family Foundation is no exception. Wentzel was in-stu...
Today on episode #504 of Inside the FLX we’re talking with Chris Lajewski from the Montezuma Audubon Center. Chris joins us to discuss their recent fundraising effort, the black tern survey that was conducted at Montezuma, as well as several opportunities for the community to get involved. There are volunteer opportunities as the team begins water chestnut removal from Montezuma waterways, as well as kayaking and moth themed events...
On episode #503 of Inside the FLX we sat down with Auburn Mayor Jimmy Giannettino, who provided important updates on water treatment infrastructure projects in the city, as well as zoning changes that were required to bring the city into alignment with the state on cannabis businesses. He also talked about the pending closure of a Catholic church in the city, as well as the transparency he hopes to see out of the Catholic Diocese a...
Today on Inside the FLX we're joined by Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck to get an update on critical funding issues that could soon impact his department and public safety there. Since the closure of the Cayuga County Office Building, the legislature has had to look at closing budget gaps created by work that will be required to get the building reopened. Check out the entire conversation on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts...
There's a housing crisis in the Finger Lakes.
For several years now homeownership rates have been in decline. This while the rate of rent burdened households, or those that spend 50% or more of their household income on rent, tick up at an alarming rate. It’s a combination with wide-reaching impacts on economic development, community sustainability, schools, and more.
Last year, the finishing touches were put on one of the most...
Today on episode #500 of Inside the FLX we're sitting down with Geneva Mayor Steve Valentino to talk about last week's City Council meeting, as well as a number of the biggest stories from the last two weeks. It's the first time talking with the Mayor since news broke that the Trinity rehabilitation project would not be moving forward with its current owner.
Today on episode #499 of Inside the FLX we're joined by Canandaigua Mayor Bob Palumbo to discuss Thursday's meeting for the month of June. It was a busy session, running longer than the average, but city council did adopt the strategic plan, and received several other key updates.
Auburn Mayor Jimmy Giannettino didn't hold back when asked about the denial of the city's proposed hotel tax. The measure, which needed to be brought forward by the city's Assembly representative, was ultimately killed. Giannettino called it a contradiction, because that representative, Assemblyman John Lemondes carried through similar measures for Weedsport and Skaneateles. That wasn't the only topic of discussion,...
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