The Southern Finger Lakes Are a Climate Refuge. Here’s Why.

Calm Finger Lake shoreline with waterfront cottages under a clear sky

Freshwater, stable temperatures, no wildfires or hurricanes, no sea-level risk. Geography makes the case.
The Southern Finger Lakes checks nearly every box researchers use when identifying places built to last through climate change. Here’s why.

From NYC to the Southern Tier: Two Soldiers, One Food Truck, New Home

Clara and Benny Boricombia standing together outside their colorful food truck

Two Army National Guard soldiers relocated to the Southern Finger Lakes for a temporary assignment and ended up building a new business and falling in love with the region. Their story is one of unexpected roots, community support, and building a business in a region that made space for something new.