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ARISE, Bizzari offer conflicting accounts of why mental health clinic won’t open in Auburn

Published: 03/29/2018 @ 08:00 am

A longtime central New York organization and Cayuga County's director of community services have conflicting accounts to explain why a satellite mental health office supported by a $750,000 grant will not be opening in Auburn. ARISE, with the support of a $750,000 award from the Central New York Care Collaborative, proposed expanding its mental health services by opening a satellite... more

Substance abuse, suicide prevention efforts to take center stage at trio of events in Seneca County

Published: 03/30/2018 @ 08:00 am

The Seneca County Suicide Prevention Coalition and the Substance Abuse Coalition, a joint-effort between Seneca County and the United Way of Seneca County announced three events, which will gather community input on a host of difficult issues impacting residents across the region. The sessions will provide the community with opportunity to engage with local leaders on addiction, overdose, suicide, bullying,... more

Coalition unveils ‘Seneca Strong’ campaign tackling suicide prevention

Published: 03/21/2018 @ 08:00 am

The Seneca County Suicide Prevention Coalition and Seneca County Substance Abuse Coalition, a joint-partnership between Seneca County and the United Way unveiled a new ‘Seneca Strong’ campaign – highlighting the strength seen in the local community. “We want to take a moment to acknowledge the strengths we see in our community and help everyone remember that actions can make a... more

Talking Finger Lakes Health & Eminent Domain Public Hearing on Finger Lakes Morning News

Published: 03/23/2018 @ 08:00 am

This week on Finger Lakes News Radio, FL1 News Director Josh Durso was a guest on the morning news talking about the news at Finger Lakes Health, as well as headlines after Thursday Night’s Public Hearing in Seneca Falls. Baker and Durso discussed the state of cyber security in 2018, the current and future reliance on technology, and much more.... more

Assembly Republicans aim to chip away at ‘unfunded mandates’ through new plan

Published: 03/13/2018 @ 08:00 am

Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R-Canandaigua) and members of the Minority Conference unveiled a phased-in plan to address the burdensome New York State Medicaid program on Monday. The plan would provide much-needed relief to local budgets – hit hard by ‘unfunded mandates’. The proposal would require the state to take over the local share of Medicaid and stimulate faster... more

Ontario County, FLACRA team for Narcan training

Published: 03/14/2018 @ 08:00 am

With Ontario County having one of the highest drug overdose death rates in the state, the county and the Finger Lakes Area Counseling & Recovery Agency are teaming for Narcan training this month. Sessions will run from 11 a.m. to noon, 3 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. March 26 at the safety training facility on County Road... more

INSIDE THE FLX: Wayne ARC talks Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (podcast)

Published: 03/15/2018 @ 08:00 am

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. To talk about Wayne ARC’s collaborative efforts within the communities they serve – David Johnson, Foundation Director, and Jessica Blondell, who leads Community Relations within the organization were in-studio. Watch the entire conversation below, or listen to the audio only version in the media player above. more

Sad end to a long life at Newark senior community

Published: 03/08/2018 @ 10:00 am

For Delores Correll, the feelings remain raw. A month ago, her father, Don Loveless, was found bloodied and barely alive in bone-chilling, early-morning temperatures outside the senior living community where he lived. The 92-year-old died a day later at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. The village Police Department is investigating his death. However, the circumstances surrounding how Mr. Loveless ended... more

Mobile addiction treatment expanding through FLACRA, state funding expansion in Ontario County

Published: 03/11/2018 @ 09:00 am

This week Senator Pam Helming announced the expansion of mobile addiction treatment and transportation services in Ontario County. The two vehicles purchased by Finger Lakes Area Counseling and Recovery Agency, known as FLACRA, will help provide transport and medical services to those seeking addiction treatment. This purchase is part of more than $1.6 million made available statewide for providers to... more

Romulus schools, board of education oppose development of incinerator

Published: 03/05/2018 @ 10:00 am

The Romulus Central School District and Board of Education is opposed to the Circular enerG incinerator, proposed for a piece of property on the former Seneca Army Depot. Bob McCann, Board of Education President released the statement, which said ‘risk to students’ was a primary concern. The Board of Education is the latest to go ‘on the record’ opposing the... more

Exploring the mystery and menace of toxic algae invading the FLX

Published: 03/07/2018 @ 10:00 am

Although a precise cause of toxic algae menacing the region’s largest and most vital water bodies remains elusive, a wellspring of brainpower is working on the crisis. With a share of a $58 million dollar state initiative on the line, about 150 stakeholders met with facilitators at a daylong conference Tuesday at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in... more

WEBER THIS WEEK: Jennifer Venuti Harris of Thrive to Survive (podcast)

Published: 02/19/2018 @ 10:00 am

Meet the Vice-President of Thrive to Survive, Jennifer Venuti Harris on Monday afternoon’s edition of Weber This Week. Thrive to Survive is dedicated to providing support in a variety of ways to adults living in Geneva, Waterloo, Seneca Falls, Stanley, Clifton Springs, Phelps, Dundee, Keuka Park, and Penn Yan diagnosed and being treated for cancer. Through this support, Thrive to... more

Wayne County chosen for 24/7 drug abuse treatment center

Published: 02/19/2018 @ 10:00 am

Wayne County has been chosen as a regional site for a 24/7 Open Access Center in the continuing battle against substance abuse. The county’s mental health department was recently awarded $450,000 by the state to expand access to substance abuse treatment in the county and surrounding counties of the Finger Lakes Economic Development Region. The center will serve Wayne, Ontario,... more

Cayuga County seeks state funding for jail inmates’ substance abuse treatment

Published: 02/21/2018 @ 10:00 am

The New York State Association of Counties wants the state to provide $12.8 million annually to local governments for treatment and transition of county jail inmates tackling substance abuse disorders. Those costs currently rest on counties' shoulders, and Cayuga County Community Services Director Ray Bizzari said officials have been lobbying for the state to take off some of the financial... more

Public forum will outline Cayuga County Social Services five-year plan

Published: 02/21/2018 @ 10:00 am

The Cayuga County Department of Social Services is inviting the public to attend an upcoming forum examining its five-year plan for the family services it provides. Called The Child and Families Services Plan, Deputy Director Christine Bianco said it will include goals for programs like child protective services, preventative service, foster care, adoption, adult services and others. It will cover... more

Cayuga Centers ending Residential Treatment Center; as many as 120 to be laid off

Published: 02/22/2018 @ 10:00 am

Cayuga Centers announced Thursday it's closing its Residential Treatment Center, laying off as many as 120 employees in the process. The Auburn-based institution said in a release "dramatic changes in the nature of the youths it has been treating" prompted the decision by the Board of Trustees on Wednesday. When the last resident is discharged, as many as 120 employees... more

Seneca County joins effort to get state funds for jail inmate substance abuse treatment

Published: 02/23/2018 @ 10:00 am

As of Wednesday, 104 people were incarcerated in the Seneca County Correctional Facility in Romulus. County mental health and jail officials said 75 to 90 percent of them have mild, moderate or severe substance abuse and addiction problems. In many cases, their addiction was the underlying cause of their arrests. Seneca County has paid for Tania Doverspike, a full-time substance... more

Tompkins County Health Department: Flu diagnoses continue to rise, tips to stay healthy

Published: 02/11/2018 @ 10:00 am

As flu diagnoses continue to increase across New York State, Governor Cuomo has authorized counties to expand efforts that promote and increase access to flu vaccine and other prevention techniques. Tompkins County, similar to statewide trends, is seeing an increase in flu this season. The Health Department is urging residents to get their flu shot to slow down and stop... more

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