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In what many thought to be an unreal sports weekend, it quickly became one that they wish didn't happen. FingerLakes1.com's Paul Russo and Nick Felice from the Finger Lakes Times discuss everything that occurred. The game on the field took a backseat Monday night when Bills Safety Damar Hamlin collapsed after tackling Tee Higgins. Paul and Nick talk about how they felt, how the teams handled the situation, what the next steps could be, and the latest on Hamlin's condition. They also talk about the other storylines from the weekend and make their week 18 picks. The College Football Playoff had its most exciting semifinals to date. TCU upset Michigan and Georgia survives a missed field by Ohio State at the stroke of midnight. Paul and Nick recap the games and offer an analysis of the championship to be played on Monday night. With conference play in full swing, the guys wrap up the show looking at the college hoops scene. Paul and Nick debate whether the ACC is wide open, or rather a case of the talent pool becoming spread out. The guys also talk about which P5 conference has the upper hand out of the Big 10, Big 12, and SEC.

There is plenty to get to following the Christmas weekend on Fresh Takes. FingerLakes1.com's Paul Russo and Finger Lakes Times' Nick Felice look at the football action starting with the ongoing QB saga with the Jets. The guys look at the major weather games which included some of the coldest games in NFL history. Paul and Nick make their picks for a pivotal week 17 of the season. College football is nearing its conclusion, with the major bowl games looming this weekend. Paul and Nick look at the games and break down what to expect. The guys also look towards their squads' games with Syracuse in the Pinstripe Bowl and Notre Dame in the Gator Bowl. Paul and Nick wrap up the podcast with a brief discussion on the ongoing Carlos Correa issue with his leg and now problems with the agreed deal with the Mets. They also review the movie Violent Night which Paul and Nick saw on Christmas.

There is plenty to cover in this week's edition of Fresh Takes. FingerLakes1.com's Paul Russo and Finger Lakes Times Sports Report Nick Felice begin in the NFL where there was another tie. The guys wonder how the future of the Rams actually will unfold with Jared Goff having career games in Detroit and injuries and uncertainty pilling up in Los Angeles. They also talk about the Ravens surviving with Lamar Jackson knocked out of the game against the Broncos. Paul and Nick make their picks for the week 14 slate of games. The College Football Playoff is decided, and it seems that the committee got the four teams right. Paul and Nick discuss what they think of the group and highlight some bowl games that were announced. Next they turn their attention to San Diego and the MLB Winter Meetings as big contracts are being signed. Paul and Nick talk about the deals getting done, including Aaron Judge re-signing with the Yankees and Justin Verlander on the move to the Mets. They wrap up the show looking back at the season that was on the Masked Singer.

It is a wide-ranging edition of Fresh Takes as FingerLakes1.com's Paul Russo and Finger Lakes Times' Nick Felice get you ready for Thanksgiving. The pretenders have made themselves known in the NFL while the cream is rising to the top. The guys look at the impressive teams over the past couple of weeks as well as dissect the ones on the decline. Paul and Nick make their picks for the week, highlighted by the three Thanksgiving games on Thursday. College football has become more chaotic as Tennessee was upset over the weekend. Paul and Nick look at the ever-changing playoff picture as the final week of the regular season looms. The Syracuse Orange dropped their fifth straight contest, leaving behind the promises of a positive season. The guys discuss what they think is the problem and if it can be rectified for the Boston College game on Saturday. Before getting ready for turkey and potatoes, Paul and Nick share their favorite Thanksgiving traditions, foods, and activities. They also look at their bocce tournament on Thanksgiving morning as their team, The Next Generation, plan to take back the bocce crown.

The injury bug has latched onto the football teams of New York. FingerLakes1.com's Paul Russo and Finger Lakes Times sportswriter Nick Felice discuss the big headlines in college and professional football. Josh Allen has a sprained UCL in his throwing elbow he suffered in the Jets game. Paul and Nick talk about whether he should be benched for the week to rest or if he should be allowed to play. The guys also take another look at the ongoing saga surrounding Paul's Washington Commanders as buyers are starting to line up. Paul and Nick also celebrate the official downfall of the Green Bay Packer and Aaron Rodgers before making their picks for the week. Garrett Schrader's injury remains a mystery as Syracuse has a major game in the dome Saturday night against Florida State. Paul and Nick talk about what adjustments should be made in order for the Orange to have a chance. They also take a victory lap as Nick's Notre Dame Fighting Irish took down Clemson. College basketball has tipped off and the guys are excited. Paul and Nick take a look at the landscape and what to expect from the season ahead. They also offer their way too early predictions as to who will be cutting the nets in April.

With a week of college football already in the books, it's time to take the Fresh Takes deep dive into previewing the season ahead. Paul Russo and Nick Felice look at the contenders and pretenders to see who to expect in the College Football Playoff at the end of the year. The guys also look at their favorite teams in Notre Dame and Syracuse and what to expect out of them this year as well. The NFL is a week away but with final cuts being done the season is at the doorstep. Paul and Nick discuss the NFC and if one team truly stands out amongst the others. Meanwhile, the AFC appears to be a three-horse race between the Bills, Chiefs, and Chargers. The guys offer their thoughts on the conferences and if any dark horses can arise this season. Bills fans and fellow FingerLakes1.com podcaster Nate Sharman joins the show as well.

Last week the PGA Tour's elite met in Delaware to discuss its future as the LIV Golf Series appears poised to take several top-100 golfers at the conclusion of the FedEx Cup playoffs. Tiger Woods led that session with new events, bigger purses, and a different structure for players outside the top-60. This week we learned that Will Zalatoris would not be playing at East Lake in the Tour Championship due to a serious back injury. These stories and more are up for discussion on Out of Bounds. Check out a special LIVE edition of the podcast at 9 a.m. exclusively on FingerLakes1.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outofboundsgolfpod/message

Access denied! This week on Out of Bounds it's all about the FedEx Cup playoffs and who will be allowed to participate after a wild week on- and off- the golf course. Joohyung 'Tom' Kim's masterful performance at the Wyndham, Will Zalatoris and Rickie Fowler dropping their caddies, and new reporting that indicates Cam Smith is headed to LIV Golf after the FedEx Cup playoffs. LIV Golf was handed a major defeat in court after a judge denied three players who qualified for the playoffs to participate — despite being suspended by the PGA Tour. Watch Out of Bounds at a special time Wednesday at 7 p.m. exclusively on FingerLakes1.com! Check out past episodes by clicking here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outofboundsgolfpod/message

Who's growing the game of golf? The Open Championship highlighted the final week of major championship caliber golf for the 2022 season. But with threats of more defections to the LIV Tour, PGA officials are hoping for an action-packed FedEx Cup playoff fight. Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Cam Smith, Cam Young, Viktor Hovland, Dustin Johnson, and so many others had important weekends at St. Andrews. Now, a new podcast called Out of Bounds, hosted by Nate Sharman and Josh Durso, presented by FingerLakes1.com takes all things golf, and packs it into a weekly show. Premiering Tuesday's at 7 p.m. the two will discuss the biggest stories of the week, as well as the stuff happening in local golf that's growing the game. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outofboundsgolfpod/message

Paul Russo and Nick Felice return to the FingerLakes1.com studio for an all-new edition of Fresh Takes. Paul and Nick dive deep into the NBA Playoffs. With Joel Embiid back for the 76ers, the Heat have their hands full. Paul and Nick discuss if it is time to panic for the top seed in the east and what may lay ahead for a potential conference final with the Bucks and Celtics both looking great. Out west, the Warriors and Grizzlies have gotten chippy and the series between the Suns and Mavericks have been similar. They talk about what that means for the teams especially key stars should things hit a boiling point. The Stanley Cup Playoffs have begun, Paul and Nick look at their favorite teams, the Lightning and Rangers, and debate how each series in the eastern side of the league has a familiar storyline. Paul and Nick also discuss Saturday's running of the Kentucky Derby and the history made when Rich Strike stormed from an alternate in post 21 to wearing the roses in celebration.

The voice of Hobart and William Smith Athletics and popular Finger Lakes radio personality Ted Baker joins Goz to discuss his career journey. Topics include Landing his first radio job Covering high school football in Texas Calling D1 hockey at UMass and more Moving to Geneva, New York to become the voice of Hobart and William Smith Athletics Why he decided to join FingerLakes1.com Best advice for an aspiring broadcaster Getting There With Goz is brought to you by Jared Lozier of Northeastern Insurance. If you are looking to save money on your business, car, or more call Jared today at 518-956-3753. Johnstone Supply in Troy has been serving the Capital District since 1945 for all your HVAC needs. For all heating, air conditioning and ventilating needs call Johnstone Supply at 518-272-5922. Or visit them in person at 2600 6th Avenue in Troy, NY.

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Paul Russo and Nick Felice are back in-studio to talk about their weekend at Watkins Glen International along with the recent Field of Dreams baseball game between the Yankees and the White Sox. Then, discussing the current season of Big Brother on CBS. Join Paul and Nick for this week's edition of the Fresh Takes Podcast on FingerLakes1.com.

Paul Russo and Nick Felice are back in-studio to talk about the biggest sporting event in the Finger Lakes, NASCAR at The Glen in Watkins Glen. Then, NBA free agency and post-trade deadline Major League Baseball news are topics of discussion on this week's edition of Fresh Takes with Russo & Felice on FingerLakes1.com.

Paul Russo and Nick Felice are back in-studio to discuss the reasons the New York Yankees are struggling into the month of June. Then, get caught up with all the NHL and NBA play-off action on the Fresh Takes Podcast on FingerLakes1.com.

The boys of summer return and Paul Russo and Nick Felice preview the impending Major League Baseball season and talk college hoops ahead of the Final Four. It's Tuesday night with Russo & Felice on FingerLakes1.com.

Last week FingerLakes1.com reported on the stories of those at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, who felt that administrators fell short in protecting them during the pandemic. After a relatively quiet first semester in the fall- a number of issues bubbled to the surface in the first two months of 2021. On Thursday, Robb Flowers, VP for Campus Life at HWS joined Ted Baker on Finger Lakes Morning News to talk about issues raised in the story. Listen to that conversation below. Editor's Note: Before publishing the original story we reached out to HWS Communications for comment on the issues at play. In addition, we provided HWS with any opportunity they desired to respond- whether it be written, spoken, or otherwise. We did not hear back from them about fulfilling that request after the story was published.

Paul Russo and Nick Felice take to the FingerLakes1.com Studio on Tuesday night for their 100th episode of the Fresh Takes Podcast with Russo & Felice. Beyond a trip down memory lane, they’ll preview the upcoming NCAA Tournament as March Madness finally returns after one year off.

This week we sit down with one of the newest members of our podcast network: Alexandra Ackerman is a life-long fan of the Syracuse Crunch. Beyond spending a vast majority of her life as a fan of the team- she has also professionally reported on them for over a decade. She's written for SB Nation, has been an editor for RawCharge.com, and now writes for The Sin Bin- a minor league hockey news website. In 2019 Alexandra launched a podcast. It's called Syracuse Speaks, and is one of the best produced independent podcasts I've come across in my professional career. Our Sunday Conversation with Alexandra Ackerman is live now. We talked about her career, balancing life- and sports, writing on the internet, launching her podcast, and all of the other exciting stuff she is doing to celebrate local, professional sports. Her podcast 'Syracuse Speaks' will now be syndicated on FingerLakes1.com as part of a new agreement to bring more incredible local content to our visitors. Click here if you want to check out some recent episodes of Syracuse Speaks.

The focus is on basketball during tonight's live episode of Fresh Takes with Russo and Felice. College basketball is primed up for the postseason, the NBA is in full swing and local high school squads are winding down their short regular season schedule. Check out Paul Russo and Nicj Felice talking hoops on a Tuesday night on FingerLakes1.com.

What happened to the individuals who were taken into custody after the riot last winter at a handful of Cayuga Nation properties along Rt. 89 in Seneca Falls? Nation leaders claimed that arrests, charges, and legal proceedings would be coming. However, we learned this week that this was never the case. Even the alleged jail that the Nation was using in Pennsylvania to detain people was not used to actually detain anyone. Wanda Johns, aunt of one arrestee spoke with FingerLakes1.com's Gabriel Pietrorazio about it all in an exclusive interview.

Jeff Feigelson has been an attorney for over 30 years. He's represented tenants and landlords. Since the start of the pandemic he has been representing tenants in their cases involving eviction. Why? He says that most tenants were without representation in court. "It's an important time period for tenants," he said. "There are laws protecting them, and since the pandemic started I've ended up doing a lot more of that work in the last year." Jeff sat down with FingerLakes1.com for an exclusive conversation about the rights tenants have right now as an eviction moratorium remains in place. However, the state government isn't the only entity laying out rules for renters. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has, too. But what does that mean? What does the law mean for New Yorkers who are renting and struggling?

Happy Wednesday! After the headlines, you'll hear poet Amanda Gorman's reading of her poem, "The Hill We Climb" from today's inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Then, we're joined by Fingerlakes1.com National News Editor, Gabe Pietrorazio, who speaks about reporting on the historic event just two weeks after the insurrection on the Capitol. To finish out our show, educator Laurie Rubin gives listeners advice on observing the natural world.

Paul Russo and Nick Felice take a look back at the strangest calendar year in sports history. With the pandemic cancelling, re-scheduling and shifting the major sports seasons, what stories stand out as highlights, and low-lights, of 2020. Join Paul & Nick in-studio for the Fresh Takes Podcast on FingerLakes1.com.

Today on the show a look at how one county in the Finger Lakes took a unified approach to dealing with the Coronavirus Pandemic. Obviously, the public health crisis effected everything from small businesses, to schools, and local government. The One Seneca initiative was built for this moment bringing together all of the players involved in decision-making in Seneca County. This episode is an exclusive to FingerLakes1.com as Chamber President Jeff Shipley, Public Health Director Vickie Swinehart, Chamber Chair and local business owner Bruce Murray, and South Seneca Superintendent Steve Zielinski talk about overall response, and what the next several months will look like as winter drives forward in Seneca County.

Are ads following you around on the internet? The short answer is 'yes', but it's a little more complex than that. Every day we search, post, purchase, and tweet our way around the internet -- data is being collected. Here at FingerLakes1.com, since we're a free service -- ads served by Google are a primary source of revenue to keep our operation moving forward. But how do all of those ads work across all the different platforms you encounter in one 'digital day'? What's the role now of the big three in digital advertising: Amazon, Facebook, and Google? And most-interestingly, what happens if 'cookies' or the nuggets that allow those platforms to track users interests, searches, and activity online disappear? Today on the Debrief a conversation with Malorie Benjamin and Dave Crist. Both work for Dixon Schwabl, and ads are their life. Malorie is the VP of Media Services while Dave serves as Senior Marketing & Strategy Analyst.

On Wednesday, Leslie Danks Burke said that she was not conceding in the State Senate race shaping up in the 58th District. It includes a chunk of the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes. After Election Day there were more than 33,000 ballots to be counted. Democrats outnumber Republicans in the absentee ballot category by a two-to-one margin, and with the challenger facing a 20,000 vote deficit -- absentees could be a deciding factor. It's not a lock, but FingerLakes1.com spoke with the Democrat as her team waits for absentee ballots to be counted next week.

A closer look at upcoming elections with big time local implications, a discussion about the future of medicine after an announcement by Finger Lakes Health and the University of Rochester Medical Center that they would be working together, and the controversial story about an Auburn family that was told they would need to return to the school district if they wanted to continue learning (remotely or otherwise) in their hometown. FingerLakes1.com News Director Josh Durso is joined in-studio by Finger Lakes Morning News Host Ted Baker (on Finger Lakes News Radio) inside the FL1 Studio. The duo also discusses Governor Andrew Cuomo's recent flip-flopping on travel restrictions to neighboring states. He said this week that it's possible the state scrap the 14-day quarantine mandate, and move toward something 'testing-based'. A handful of local businesses were fined $50 in Cayuga County, too. What about the COVID cluster linked to block parties in Ontario County and the future of one local fire department in Seneca County? All of those topics, and more are up for discussion on The Weekend Debrief presented by FL1 News.

On Tuesday FingerLakes1.com hosted a live-streamed debate between two candidates for New York State Assembly District 131. The district, which includes Ontario and Seneca counties has had a single representative for two decades. At the conclusion of 2020, Assemblyman Brian Kolb will retire, and could be succeeded by Democrat Matt Miller or Republican Jeff Gallahan. Miller and Gallahan will debated the issues inside the FingerLakes1.com Studio in Seneca Falls. It was moderated by FingerLakes1.com News Director Josh Durso. The debate was sponsored by Midey Mirras & Ricci, the Finger Lakes Personal Injury Attorneys.

Ben Haight joins us for this episode of Final Round Podcast, live on FingerLakes1.TV

Keith Cutler spends most of his days thinking about ways to get crucial medical services to the most-vulnerable parts of the Cayuga County community. It's been evolving challenge, since he came into his role with a crucial local provider in 2016. "The client base has actually changed, and probably not in a positive direction," Cutler explained. He serves as President and CEO of East Hill Medical Center. "Our patient base was somewhere around 61-62% Medicaid patients [in 2016] and in the four years since we're approaching the high-60s, maybe even close to 70%." He says that's a reflection of what's happened in Cayuga County and the Auburn Community in terms of loss of industry and jobs. "You see that demographically, the area is not getting richer, as that's the case in a lot of Upstate New York," Cutler continued. "It's really suffering economically. So there are more people on Medicaid funded health plans today than there were before. That is a huge gap that we fill because a lot of private practice physicians don't accept Medicaid." In addition to basic medical care, the facility also provides dental services. Cutler says the demand is clear when looking at that side of the operation. "Our office has three hygienists and three dentists," he explained. "We have a waiting list of somewhere in the neighborhood of twelve, or thirteen hundred because we're one of only two dental providers in the entire county that take Medicaid." The question Cutler and East Hill Medical are left weighing is simple: How bad is it going to get? "We bring federal money into the community. About 17% of our annual revenue comes by way of the federal government, and that's to allow federally qualified health centers to provide good care to those who may not be able to afford it," he explained. The challenge looking ahead is how reimbursement for services keeps pace, so that they can continue operating. Cutler spoke with FingerLakes1.com in recent episode of The Debrief Podcast.

This week it's all about the changes that are happening at the state and local level as fallout from the Coronavirus Pandemic continues to be evident. The state has new plans for how businesses will be shut down when cases rise, one major theater chain says it's shutting down for the foreseeable future across the U.S., and Rodman Lott & Sons Farm in Seneca County has lost one of the largest farm expos in the country. FingerLakes1.com News Director Josh Durso and Finger Lakes Morning News Host Ted Baker discuss it all.

Here's a good question: Why hasn't New York opted to legalize mobile sports betting? For the better part of three years -- there have been calls to do so, and now more than a year after sportsbooks opened in commercial and Native American casinos across the state -- the calls are louder-than-ever. We wanted to get to the bottom of this question, and went to one of our very own to find out what's going on. John Sullivan hosts Sportsbook Confidential. It's a weekly show on FingerLakes1.com and John spends a lot of his time on the program de-mystifying the world of sports betting. He says for a vast majority of those who do it: It's recreation and entertainment -- allowing those who participate to find a different way to interact with a sport they likely love. John spent years in the industry -- both professionally and personally. In addition to being an avid sports-bettor himself, he has consulted for FanDuel and appeared in NPR's ‘Only A Game'. He was also featured in ESPN The Magazine. So, what will it take to get mobile betting legalized in New York since it's already legal in so many other states? Gone is the opportunity for New York to stand out, as nearly a dozen other states have legalized sports betting options. Today a look at the world of sports betting and when it could come to a smartphone near you.

Over the last several weeks FingerLakes1.com has been bringing you conversations about Back to School. Our series has featured one-on-one conversations with administrators. However, all of those conversations were recorded before students returned. This time we catch up with Canandaigua Superintendent Jamie Farr, who walks us through what the first days of school were like in his district. He discusses the concerns he has moving forward, as well as the financial challenges his district could face if federal funding does not arrive soon.

"Teachers love to teach, and that's what they want to do," Zielinski said during a conversation with FingerLakes1.com. He says that for the volume of concerns that have been raised about reopening -- as well as learning models -- administrators and teachers alike are ready. And the first day of school is here. Our Back To School series continues with the leader from the South Seneca Central School District. One of the smallest districts in New York. However, it's size doesn't mean it's ill-prepared for fall. While Zielinski was dealing with expected stresses less than 24 hours before the start of a new school year -- he was optimistic about how things would go.

Ken Wolkin, a master's student at the University of Washington's Department of Geography has been following FingerLakes1.com's extensive coverage ever since the start of the rekindling Cayuga Nation land dispute. This summer, Wolkin drove cross-country from Seattle to Seneca Falls just to see the infamous site along State Route 89 where ten properties stood on Cayuga Nation territory. Upon the ruins and remains of an entire community, a brawl ensued between Haudenosaunee protesters and the Cayuga Nation police force following a press conference back in late February.

Two current Wells College student and close friends helped coordinate the Rally for Black Lives, Seneca Falls' first public demonstration since the death of George Floyd while being held in police custody in Minneapolis. Idalis Abad, a woman of color has been even targeted this Wednesday with a death threat directed to her while preparing for this Saturday's proceedings. “I've been dealing with this sh*t for like my whole entire life. I'm used to it. Unfortunate as that is like, I'm a person of color in the United States. I get treated horribly like this a lot,” Abad told FingerLakes1.com. Despite some hostility and pushback as shown through receiving a death threat, she and other organizers are still pressing forward with their plans ahead of tomorrow by promoting a peaceful protest – one that unites Seneca Falls. The rally in support of the larger national Black Lives Matter movement is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 8th in the People's Park. Wearing masks and maintaining social distancing practices are supposed to be strictly enforced and even required throughout the duration of the entire event. On today's Daily Debrief, Abad and Emmerich Hauf explain why sparking a protest movement in Seneca Falls matters, even in a predominantly white community.

Governor Andrew Cuomo is content with speaking to his track record surrounding the nursing home situation, but some state lawmakers are not, including Senate Minority Leader Robert Ortt [R-62] – who joins the Daily Debrief, airing his concerns ahead of August public hearings on the subject. Still, there are numerous unanswered questions left outstanding regarding handling of COVID-19 at nursing homes across the state. But even long before coronavirus, Ortt says the deteriorating condition of nursing home facilities was on his and other legislator's radars. “There were other issues that surrounded nursing homes in New York, predating COVID-19,” Ortt told FingerLakes1.com.

Today on The Weekend Debrief we catch up with the reporter who broke the news on FingerLakes1.com that Tully Environmental would be withdrawing it's application to build a sewer sludge composting facility in Butler, Wayne County. Peter Mantius' Water Front Online has been focusing on environmental issues in Upstate New York for years, bolstering his audience along the way. We also catch up with him about a Public Service Commission decision to not provide intense environmental regulation or oversight to a bitcoin mining operation along Seneca Lake in Dresden, Yates County.

Last weekend Hannah Goldberg and her classmates received their high school diplomas during the commencement ceremony at South Seneca High School in Ovid. Hannah, a former FingerLakes1.com, Inc. Intern, is in-studio to talk about the challenges of closing out her senior year in a pandemic, what the immediate future looks like for college bound students, and to share a song she composed and recently recorded.

On the heels of FingerLakes1.com's ongoing investigation into the Ontario Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Canandaigua, State Senator Pam Helming [R-54] has announced yesterday on Wednesday, July 1st that she shall co-sponsor legislation to establish an independent and bipartisan commission to investigate the deaths of New Yorkers who passed away from COVID-19 while residing in state-regulated nursing homes. Senator Helming burdens some of the blame upon the shoulders of Governor Andrew Cuomo and Commissioner of Health for New York State Howard Zucker for the lack accountability and transparency, which was partly sparked by confusion with the reporting of COVID-19 cases and deaths at nursing homes and long-term facilities. "They've got to stop trying to point the fingers and to deflect blame, and they've got to stop issuing directives from the comfort of the Capitol," Helming told FingerLakes1.com. Rather than fully playing into state politics, she's far more concerned with ensuring a greater quality of life for residents – and hence why she sought to create a commission on this subject. "We've got to put their quality of life above politics," she continued. Keeping her promise of bipartisanship and independency, her proposed commission would consist of five members: one each appointed by the Senate Majority and Minority leaders, the Assembly Speaker, as well as the Assembly Minority Leader, and chaired by an appointee of the New York State Attorney General. This commission would also possess the power to subpoena as a part of their investigations, all of which would be funded through the existing state budget. Instead of pampering to party politics and affiliations, Helming insists that she is in the pursuit of the truth, obtaining answers, and ensuring future oversight for these facilities, and especially its residents. "So, we need to hold this independent investigation to figure out what went wrong, what we can do better going forward to prevent a similar situation," she explained. Ideally, Helming suggests that conversations should occur among nursing home providers and local health agencies to strategize better care options and treatments of residents, especially with the looming resurgence of a second wave of COVID-19 lurking around sometime this upcoming fall. "Really what needs to be happening is a conversation with the providers, with a local Department of Health employees to develop better strategies to provide better care and a better quality of life to folks who are living in nursing homes and assisted-living residents," she stated. For Helming, she hopes that by creating this commission, the committee would be able to accomplish her goal in collecting data, facts, and information to assist public officials and policymakers in crafting sounder health protocols and procedures at nursing homes while simultaneously taking stock of the initial costly and fatal lessons learned from the pandemic here in New York State. In the meantime, however, constituents have continued raising concerns to her office in the past and present regarding Ontario Center and she has reached-out to the state Department of Health on numerous occasions by sending letters and making phone calls even dating back "pre-COVID," notifying them about the complicated situations that she is all too familiar with, especially as a Canandaigua resident. In response to FingerLakes1.com's ongoing investigation about Ontario Center, Helming has publicly commented on the situation, encouraging residents and concerned citizens alike to contact the state's nursing home complaint hotline to relay their comments. On today's Daily Debrief, we ask, what a bipartisan and independent commission do to investigate the death of COVID-19 residents in nursing homes, and why it matter?

Connie Helker claims to be the first employee who tested positive for COVID-19 at the Ontario Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, earning the nickname "COVID Connie" among some of her peers. As a front desk receptionist and a housekeeper, Connie cared about her safety and wellbeing as someone who's immune compromised and encountered cancer three times. She chose to leave and became chastised for her decisions, which led to her forced termination. In a press statement, Centers Health Care Director of Corporate Communications Jeff Jacomowitz responded to FingerLakes1.com's initial investigative story that was published this Monday. "Since early March, Ontario Center has been fully equipped with PPE as per the guidelines by the New York State Department of Health and the CDC. This includes all front-line staff and health care workers, leadership, housekeeping, transport drivers who take patients to and from the facility for medical appointments such as dialysis, cardio, oncology, etc. All staff wearing PPE have been educated by Centers Health Care regional educators regarding the usage and the re-usage of PPE, also per the guidelines by the CDC. With regards to COVID-19, Ontario Center has met all of the requirements and guidelines by the New York State Department of Health and the CDC. In addition to facility-wide testing since the first case of COVID-19 appeared at Ontario Center as early as April 1, staff have been screened at the door prior to each shift whereby temperature is taken and a questionnaire about their health is answered before they enter the facility. If any employee comes with a fever or they are visually screened to have a cough or have body aches, they are turned away to return home for 14 days as per the guidelines by the State of New York and the CDC. The DOH has commended Ontario Center for the work the facility has done during this pandemic and over the past two weeks, the facility has zero in-house positive COVID-19 cases. As a response directed towards the June 29, 2020 article in FingerLakes1.com, allegations made by Mr. Corino, a disgruntled former part-time transport driver, employment came to an end due to having no further work responsibilities because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although these allegations are being investigated as all matters are taken seriously, Mr. Corino has no working knowledge of the policies and procedures with regards to PPE, so any claims he has made with regards to PPE are simply and blatantly untrue. Also in the June 29 FingerLakes1.com article, Ms. Helker was made aware of the 14-day quarantine period after being tested positive for COVID-19 but failed to return to work upon the competition of the 14 days, thus leading to her termination. Ms. Helker took it upon herself to be a permanent no-show and, at the same time, she was never badgered to return to work by any of the staff at Ontario Center. Ontario Center has an open door policy with regards to its staff, residents and family members. Departmental leadership for all employees inform their staff that they are available to handle any problems or concerns in the workplace. We wish Mr. Corino and Ms. Helker the best of luck in the future." On today's Daily Debrief, was Connie pressured to return to Ontario Center?

What is it like growing up as a first generation U.S. citizen with Mexican heritage in Geneva? Martin Feria, a lifelong Geneva resident is a first generation citizen here in the United States after his parents and older brother moved from Mexico to California and then Geneva, New York. Feria, who is shortly moving away to New Jersey reflects on his challenging upbringing from the vineyard to the junkyard while balancing a life filled with traumatic racist encounters. The Feria family owns La Reyna de México on Castle, which is located on the same street as Char Burrito - but doesn't see as many customers as their competitor. Does race have anything do with it? Is there implicit bias and selectivity in choosing between authentic and inauthentic restaurants? This is the first installment of a two-part episode, about the lived experience of Feria. Part two will be published on Thursday exclusively on FingerLakes1.com.

Today on The Daily Debrief, part of our conversation with Jeff Behler, of the U.S. Census Bureau. He oversees operations in several states - including Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont. He spoke with FingerLakes1.com Reporter Gabriel Pietrorazio, who co-hosts this show - about the pandemic, and how 2020 is shaping future census counts.

Is the Cayuga Nation on the brink of reaching an agreement with Cayuga County? In a FingerLakes1.com exclusive, Mayor Bud Shattuck from the Village of Union Springs shares that conversations which points to negotiations being rekindled with the Cayuga Nation after being put on hold since the pandemic began. County officials are planning to reconnect with Cayuga Nation leadership this upcoming Friday via Zoom as they plan ahead for a future meeting, which is set to occur on June 25th, aiming at exploring the prospects of possible economic development projects - including the possibility of opening a new hotel and casino in Union Springs.

Today, Gabe Galanda, the managing lawyer at Galanda Broadman stationed out of Seattle, Washington weighs in on the fallout from Seneca County's decision to deny the Cayuga Nation building permits to clear debris - due to owing more than $6 million delinquent taxes, interests, and penalties on total properties. Even though the delinquent tax amount is less than that on the individual properties in question along State Route 89 over the winter - concerns over permitting have bubbled for months. In a FingerLakes1.com exclusive, Lee Alcott, the lead attorney for Bureau of Indian Affairs representative Clint Halftown and the Cayuga Nation responded, "The Cayuga Nation offered to remove debris and clean the property just as it did across the street. The County can work this out amicably or in a court of law where the Nation will prevail as it has for the last 15 years."

While New York State Gas and Electric, or NYSEG, and Rochester Gas & Electric, or RG&E, have received a lot of headline attention for their charitable contributions to local and regional food banks – their response to the Coronavirus Pandemic has been among the more interesting. President Carl Taylor spoke with FingerLakes1.com about that response … Continue reading NYSEG, RG&E President Carl Taylor talks pandemic response, operations .::. Inside the FLX 5/11/20 →

Paul Russo & Nick Felice are back in-studio for a special Tuesday afternoon edition of the Fresh Takes Podcast on FingerLakes1.com. Paul's brother Pat Russo joins as well. Topics will include the upcoming NFL Draft and scenarios for the return of professional, college & high school athletics.

How did a power plant along the shores of Seneca Lake in rural Upstate New York dramatically change its course of operation? And how has that shift managed to go almost completely unnoticed? Water Front Online Reporter Peter Mantius dug into that question - among several others. He covers the environment in Upstate New York, with a focus on the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier. His reporting is regularly featured on FingerLakes1.com. Today on the show, we dive into Greenidge Generation; a power plant that's operated in Dresden since the 1930s; and after recent approval to continue operating quietly shifted to providing what's called 'blockchain services'.

Working on the frontlines comes with challenges. Not just for healthcare workers, to which we are grateful, but for those who work in grocery stores. Today on The Daily Debrief an excerpt of a conversation that will be released in-full on Thursday right here on FingerLakes1.com with Matt Miller. He is running for New York State Assembly in the 131st District. He also works at a store that New York State has deemed essential in Canandaigua. That experience, and so much more highlighted in today's Daily Debrief.

Last month college students across New York and the rest of the U.S. experienced something truly unique. They were sent home. Little warning, no time for debate, and often little more than a letter up-front to explain the situation. But that situation was evolving by the moment. Here in the Finger Lakes and Upstate New York - colleges shut down campuses one-by-one, as they shifted to confront the Coronavirus pandemic. It was the middle of the spring semester, and for FingerLakes1.com reporter Gabe Pietrorazio - who is a senior at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva - the entire situation was as much surreal, as it was life-changing. Today on the Daily Debrief, we talk with Gabe about what students are saying, how the colleges in Geneva responded, and consider how the pandemic might change college campuses moving forward.

How do you feed a city that struggles with food access and insecurity? How do you accomplish that during a pandemic? Today on the show, FingerLakes1.com Reporter Gabriel Pietrorazio talks to a number of individuals on the frontline of the food access fight in Geneva. The Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic has reminded many how familiar and close to home these issues are.

How do you feed a city that struggles with food access and insecurity? How do you accomplish that during a pandemic? Today on the show, FingerLakes1.com Reporter Gabriel Pietrorazio talks to the countless individuals who advocate for a better city, while advocating for those who need to be heard. The Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic has reminded many how familiar and close to home these issues are.  Check out Part II of this series on Monday, April 13 exclusively on FingerLakes1.com, or where ever you get podcasts.

This week on The Debrief Podcast ... a little rebranding, some announcements, and of course, the headlines! Check it out as Josh Durso and Ted Baker broke down the week's biggest stories. Coronavirus, local government, and the future of some communities in the region as major shortfalls loom. Check it out on the FingerLakes1.com YouTube Channel, or listen back on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

Michael Kracker has been leading the business advocacy group Unshackle Upstate for several years. He’s been a guest on Inside the FLX before, and this week, he’s in the FingerLakes1.com Studio for another conversation. On Episode #226 Kracker discusses the 2020 proposals, the budget process, and so much more.

Join your host Coach Will in our weekly podcast Week in Review-Sectional roundup Coach Sgarlata of Weedsport boys basketball interview Look ahead to sectional semi-finals CNY HoopsNation podcast on Fingerlakes1.com Power Rankings --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Sectional first round Player(s) of the Game- Weedsport's Josh O'Connor and Aiden Mabbett interview Weedsport Coach Sgarlata interview Upcoming schedule. CNY HoopsNation on Fingerlakes1.com Power Rankings Your Host Coach Will --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jeff Shipley is running for New York State Assembly. The president and CEO of the Seneca County Chamber of Commerce announced his candidacy on February 18th and since then, has been actively campaigning ahead of the petition signing process. Shipley visited the FingerLakes1.com Studio to discuss his campaign, the issues he feels most-important for the … Continue reading Jeff Shipley for New York State Assembly .::. Inside the FLX #216 →

Week in review 2/2-2/8/20 Player of the Week Edwin Seton of ITC (interview) Upcoming game of the week CNY HOOPSNATION on FingerLakes1.com Power Rankings --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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Seneca County Chamber of Commerce Destination Marketing Manager Rick Newman joins Sydney Rogers and Jim Sinicropi in-studio to talk about everything going on at the Chamber including tonight’s Business After Hours event being hosting at FingerLakes1.com’s offices in Seneca Falls. Also, a look at the weekend ahead, some great local fall photos and tips for prepping for Thanksgiving dinner next week.

On this week's edition of the Fresh Takes Podcast Paul Russo and Nick Felice preview the NASCAR Championship, recap the week in football and look ahead to this weekend, and talk NBA, NHL, college hoops and more from live inside the FingerLakes1.com Studios.

What's up with all the algae? While experts and scientists battle with the 'what' is causing dozens of blooms each summer in lakes around the region - spotters with one volunteer organization are putting in the work to alert residents about harmful algae blooms; and where they pop up. Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association is that organization, and Frank DiOrio was in-studio this week discussing the HAB season, as it draws to a close. "There's still plenty to watch on Seneca Lake; and as HAB season comes to a close, that's where we shift our attention," explained DiOrio who was featured in this week's Sunday Conversation presented by FingerLakes1.com. "But we're not going to stop. We'll work throughout the winter to improve our reporting processes and efforts for next summer and fall." Listen to the entire conversation below, or check out Sunday Conversation on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts.

Kenny Haas returns for a 12th season of Kenny's 2 Pennies on FingerLakes1.com. To kick off the new season, Kenny previews the Buffalo Bills upcoming campaign, looks at Syracuse's win over Liberty last Saturday, and laments the scheduling in local high school football this autumn.

While officials are working overtime across the state to understand harmful algal blooms, or HABs, a variety of other water quality issues are present. In the Finger Lakes, protecting water quality is crucial - not only because of the economic impact - but the fact that the region relies on local water sources for drinking. Ian Smith, who was named Seneca Lake Watershed Steward earlier this year, is still learning each day what that role means - but his goal is clear: Help those who work to protect, and live around-and-within the Seneca Lake watershed. Smith was featured in this week's Sunday Conversation inside the FingerLakes1.com Studio. He discussed his role, the biggest challenges facing the region environmentally, and what we know about those issues - even as a lot remains unknown about harmful algal blooms.

This week on Around the Lakes one of the organizers behind the successful FLX Pride Festival sits down with FingerLakes1.com to discuss the event, and how it has evolved over several successful iterations. The FLX Pride Festival will be held along the Geneva Lakefront property on June 8th. Festivities start at 1 p.m. and run through the evening. Chelsea Snyder, who has organized the event for three years, was in-studio discussing.

Workforce development is that thing happening in the background that a lot of people take for granted in their local community. People are looking for jobs; and despite some of the narrative surrounding the Finger Lakes Economy - there are tons of them. Finger Lakes Works focuses on connecting employers and prospective employees. One way they do that is by assisting to fill the educational or training gap, which might stand between a person living in a rural community in the Finger Lakes - and a quality, good paying job. Karen Springmeier, Executive Director of Finger Lakes Works was in-studio this week for FingerLakes1.com's Sunday Conversation. She talked about the loss of Hillside in Seneca County; and discussed those efforts to enhance the workforce in the Finger Lakes.

In this week’s episode of the Sportsbook Confidential podcast on FingerLakes1.com, John Sullivan looks at futures odds in NFL, CFL and college football. He also breaks down the recent sports betting hearing in Albany and the status of legalized sports betting in New York State. Friday night MLB and Saturday NHL previews are included.

This week on The Debrief Podcast - Jackie Augustine and Josh Durso debate the future of rural school districts, as a FingerLakes1.com exclusive shows significant declines in student enrollment across the Finger Lakes. The duo also discusses the latest from Geneva City Council's Tuesday session to find a Ward 6 Councilor; and the future of a veto power law, which would put more power in the hands of New York residents than ever before.

Will the wet, cool weather continue into the weekend? Find out along with some great deals for Mother's Day and some great spring photos from across the Finger Lakes on Wednesday afternoon's live edition of FLX Weekly on FingerLakes1.com.

Geneva City Council has a vacancy to fill, one Town Supervisor candidate has exited the race in Seneca Falls, and Roger Misso enters the race to challenge Rep. John Katko. All of these stories and more will be discussed on this week's Debrief Podcast presented by FingerLakes1.com. Josh Durso and Jackie Augustine are in-studio breaking it all down – including a controversial resolution, which was defeated by a 4-1 count on Tuesday in Seneca Falls.

Five members of the Mynderse Academy wrestling team will be in-studio with Harold Weber to talk about their seasons, sectional championships and Trent Youngs’s trip to the NYSPHSAA meet. Join seniors Trent Youngs, Mason Major, C.J. Zerniack, Max McDermott and junior Dylan Harris on Monday afternoon inside the FingerLakes1.com Studio.

Paul Russo and Nick Felice break down the latest in sports, pop culture, and more on Fresh Takes each Tuesday on FingerLakes1.com.

Paul Russo and Nick Felice break down the latest in sports, pop culture, and more on Fresh Takes each Tuesday on FingerLakes1.com.

Paul Russo and Nick Felice break down the latest in sports, pop culture, and more on Fresh Takes each Tuesday on FingerLakes1.com.

Paul Russo and Nick Felice break down the latest in sports, pop culture, and more on Fresh Takes each Tuesday on FingerLakes1.com.

Paul Russo and Nick Felice break down the latest in sports, pop culture, and more on Fresh Takes each Tuesday on FingerLakes1.com.

Paul Russo and Nick Felice break down the latest in sports, pop culture, and more on Fresh Takes each Tuesday on FingerLakes1.com.

Paul Russo and Nick Felice break down the latest in sports, pop culture, and more on Fresh Takes each Tuesday on FingerLakes1.com.

Paul Russo and Nick Felice break down the latest in sports, pop culture, and more on Fresh Takes each Tuesday on FingerLakes1.com.

A recent New York Times piece looked at young people and their affinity for 'hustle culture'. Is it healthy? Is it creating a generation of workers who dislike, or worse yet, hate their jobs? A link to that story is below, but this week Maria Coleman joined Josh Durso for FingerLakes1.com's Sunday Conversation. They discussed the state of social media, how it impacts users - particularly those who's careers and jobs are fused with personal life via social media, and what some solutions might look like for scaling back, or more responsibly using social media. NYT STORY: Why Are Young People Pretending to Love Work?

FingerLakes1.com News Director Josh Durso and Finger Lakes Morning News Host Ted Baker sit down to discuss the latest storylines playing out across the region. The two discuss a pair of censured judges from Wayne County, a familiar contested race in Auburn, legislation to stop supervised injection sites across New York State, and much more.

Five members of the Mynderse Academy wrestling team will be in-studio with Harold Weber to talk about their seasons, sectional championships and Trent Youngs’s trip to the NYSPHSAA meet. Join seniors Trent Youngs, Mason Major, C.J. Zerniack, Max McDermott and junior Dylan Harris on Monday afternoon inside the FingerLakes1.com Studio. .

Stephen Parker Zielinski has served as Superintendent of South Seneca Central School District for enough years to learn a lot about students, education, and the growth that is undertaken as student, faculty, and administrators evolve. He sat down with Josh Durso, FingerLakes1.com News Director to discuss the future of his district, and some of the larger trends in education.

When Jim Meaney founded the Geneva Believer - his goal was to inform city residents of the inner-workings of government. Over the years he has covered a string of important, relevant issues; and most-recently his coverage of the city manager search process, policing and intended reforms in Geneva, and Finger Lakes Health have really spotlighted the importance of this work. He was in-studio this week for FingerLakes1.com's Sunday Conversation.

It was a busy week in the FingerLakes1.com Newsroom this week, as the polar vortex provided more issues than simple 'chill'. On the Friday, February 1st edition of The Debrief Podcast - Josh Durso is joined by Ted Baker, host of Finger Lakes Morning News on WGVA, and WAUB to discuss all of the headlines that made their way through the region. Topics discussed included: - Red Jacket Orchards talks migrant employees, local workforce; - Stan's restaurant announces abrupt closure citing financial strain; - The failed tractor-trailer ban on state roads; - A devastating fire, which highlights affordable housing needs in the Finger Lakes; - A new program announced between SUNY schools and Amazon; and - A number of resignations in Cayuga County.