A Perception Changed, A Community Found

On a leap of faith, Alex Fresonke moved to Horseheads, NY, with his wife and four children from Florida in 2023, unsure of what life in the Northeast would entail. This is his story.

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.

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.

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.

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.