The Finger Lakes Morning News
with Ted Baker, Greg Cotterill in Geneva and Erik Sorensen in Auburn


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More and more Finger Lakes residents are discovering that the best way to start your day informed and entertained is with the Finger Lakes Morning News. Host Ted Baker is a 30 year radio veteran. Every weekday morning at 5:30, Ted fires up Klaus, his speedy internet computer named after Scorpions lead singer Klaus Meine. ABC covers the US and the world. At :04 and :34 past each hour, Greg Cotterill reports the news on 1240, 1550 and 104.5 FM from our Geneva newsroom, while Erik Sorensen covers Cayuga Co. news on 1590 and 98.1 FM from our studios on Experimental Rd. in Auburn. The Finger Lakes Morning News is also:
 



Ted talks with Carolyn Grimes, "Zuzu" from "It's a Wonderful Life."

  • The Finger Lakes' only daily ag report with Jim Ochterski from Cornell Cooperative Extension at 5:45. Listen to reports you might have missed here and here.

  • The Police Beat, a tongue in cheek look at local petty crime at about 6:43 AM. You won't want to miss it, unless you're one of the alleged crooks, drunks and assorted fools featured.

  • National and local sports at :15 and :45 past each hour.

  • Local news headlines at :20 and :50 past the hour.

  • An in depth weather conversation with meteorologist Kevin Williams at 6:38.

  • The Dr. Laura Moment at 6:50.

  • The Clark Howard Minute at 7:20.

  • Living the Country Life at 7:25.

  • Newsmaker interviews, including in depth conversations at 8:35. Check the upcoming guest calendar.

 
     
 

Erik reports on the giant green paper clip next to his ear
 

Greg searches for news on Gym Class Heroes
 
 

Listen to newsmaker interviews you might have missed:
   
  Meg Vanek, Cayuga County tourism
  Eric Ameigh, Chris Hughes, consultants' report on Seneca Lakefront access
  Suzanne McBath, John Moose, Port Byron Heritage Days
  Kimberly Burns, Merry-Go-Round Theater "Meet Me in St. Louis"
  Albert Bergeret, John Bernard, Jimi James, "Cosi Fan Tutte" at the Smith Opera House
  Kathy Jans-Duffy, Seneca Falls Historical Society "Summer Magic" program
  Lesley Owens-Pelton, Cazenovia College, four year degree program in conjunction with Cayuga Community College
  Lynn Fried, Joe Hagen, new FLCC program to train people for "green" jobs
  Assemblyman Gary Finch
  Henry Dacy, Monster Poker Run this weekend in Auburn
  Don Hassig, Cancer Action NY
  John Hicks, Geneva BID, Bob Stivers, Cruising Weekend wrapup
  Charley Wride, NY-Penn League Historian
  Jessica Harkins, Ed Helinski, Auburn Rotary Club
  Rob Gladden, Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce
  Auburn Superintendent JD Pabis 
  Assemblyman Brian Kolb  
  Auburn City Manager Mark Palesh 
  Cayuga County Administrator Tom Squires
  Wildllife Defenders, Bridges for Brain Injury program
  Victor Nelson, Pam Griffith, Tony Collins Class of '77 Celebrity Golf Classic
  Greg Rigby, Cayuga County Conservative Party chair
  Teresa Walsh, Renee Smith, Taste of Community Action
  Cathy Brown-Ryrko, Director, Geneva General Child Care Center
  John Hicks, Bob Stivers, Cruisin' Weekend
  Shannon Combs, Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce, Sarah Osterling, Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance
  AJ Shear, Finger Lakes Visitors Connection
  John Marks, Geneva Historical Society exhibit, "Geneva’s Changing Landscapes"