From Portland to Penn Yan: A Childhood Home Turned Bakery Haven

Todd Hatch left Portland, Oregon and opened an artisan bakery in Penn Yan, NY — a small village on Keuka Lake in the heart of Finger Lakes wine country. Here’s what it took, and why he hasn’t looked back.
Homes of SoFLX: A House That Found The Love It Needed

Brie Cavaluzzi and her husband Josh came home to the Southern Finger Lakes and rescued a 1975 house from the brink of foreclosure. Here’s how they turned it into their dream home — with a little help from everyone they love.
Small Town, Full Cup

Christina Gandy left San Antonio for a tiny village in the Southern Finger Lakes — and never looked back. She co-owns Overlook Coffee Company in Burdett, NY with her husband, Brandon Evans, and shares what it’s really like to open a small business and put down roots in upstate New York.
Elmira, NY: A Community Worth Coming Home To

Dr. Zach Dunbar came home to Elmira looking for family. What he found was a whole lot more.
How Our Local Libraries Build Community

Learn about the Southern Tier Library System and the programs it offers to help bring communities together across the Southern Tier region.