This is SoFLX and the stories of those who live, work, and play here.

Couple walking hand in hand down a leafy trail in the Southern Finger Lakes

Moving to SoFLX: Will I Belong Here? An Honest Answer for Anyone Asking

The Southern Finger Lakes is predominantly white and mostly rural. But it is also home to a wonderful LGBTQ+ community, thriving arts organizations, and a growing number of people from urban centers, other countries, and various backgrounds.
Storefronts of a brick building housing the Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes

The Arts Council of SoFLX: A Backbone for Artists Community

The Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes is more than a grant organization. It's a creative community hub in Corning, NY, offering gallery space, fiscal sponsorship for NYSCA artist grants, folk arts programming, and hands-on support for artists at every level across the Southern Tier.
LECOM medical school building entrance in Elmira, NY

The Medical School Changing What’s Possible in Elmira, NY

LECOM at Elmira, the nation's largest medical school's Southern Tier campus, is training the next generation of physicians while sending roots deep into the Elmira community. Meet two students who relocated to the region and found more than they expected.
Lab technician in a white coat testing a sample with a pipette

Yes, There Are Great Jobs in the Southern Finger Lakes. Here’s Where to Find Them.

If your job search has you thinking about where you actually want to live, this region deserves a serious look.