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

Woman smiling at an overlook above the layered rock walls of Watkins Glen

Finding Inspiration and A Rediscovery of Self in SoFLX

Cruz Newman is a Venezuelan artist who discovered inspiration and the courage to pursue her craft after moving to the lakeside town of Hector, NY. This is her story.
Restaurant owner in an apron smiling warmly in her Southern Finger Lakes kitchen

Serving Culture and A Bit of SoFLX Happiness, One Dish at a Time

Nithya Krishnan moved to the SoFLX from the teeming metropolis of Mumbai, India, and is now serving culture and joy, one dish at a time. This is her story.
Man in a green jumpsuit strolling under shade trees in a Corning park

The Joy of Big Passions and Slow Living in Southern Finger Lakes

Erik Lundberg is a preservationist and architectural professional who, along with his wife Anne, has found a culmination of his passions in our small towns.
Soprano in a red gown singing on stage in front of a Fulton Theatre backdrop

Finding Community in the Darkest Times

Classical Soprano Meagan Miller and her family moved from Austria and were excited to start their lives in the Southern Finger Lakes when a medical diagnosis threatened to uproot their plans. This is her story.