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About Finger Lakes Television
Finger Lakes Television was established in the 1980s after federal legislation gave communities the right to petition the local cable TV provider for a channel to broadcast programming in the public interest. FLCC partnered with the town of Canandaigua to launch the station in the mid-1980s. It initially shared space with a local AM radio station. In 1992, the college began a new collaboration to provide live broadcasts of Canandaigua city meetings and moved the station to the first floor of the main campus.
How to Watch FLTV
You can watch on Spectrum cable channel 1304 in the western Finger Lakes region, including all of Ontario and Wayne counties and portions of Seneca, Cayuga, and Yates counties.
You can also access FLTV online through the following streaming services:
- Roku (search for FLTV)
- The Cablecast App (search the Apple App Store or Google Play)
- A 24/7 web stream
What FLTV Broadcasts
Finger Lakes Television broadcasts local programming without commercials, including:
- Canandaigua City Council, Planning Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals meetings
- Finger Lakes Community College ceremonies and public events, including the History, Culture, and Diversity Series
- Farmington Historic Preservation public events
- Community events, including the Pumpkin Hook Parade and the Phelps Community Center performances of “The Nutcracker”
- Educational programming supplied by local content creators
- Public service announcements by local nonprofits, including the Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association
The following organizations have provided programming for broadcast on Finger Lakes Television in the last 24 months:
- Blow the Trumpet of Zion TV Ministry, Rochester, NY
- Bristol Hills Historical Society, 6500 State Route 64, Naples, NY
- Town of Canadice, 5949 Co Rd 37, Springwater, NY
- City of Canandaigua, 2 N. Main St., Canandaigua, NY
- Farmington Historic Preservation Committee, Farmington Town Hall, 1000 County Road 8, Farmington, NY
- Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, NY
- Ontario County Chamber of Commerce, 113 South Main St., Canandaigua, NY
- Phelps Community Center, 8 Banta St Ste 100, Phelps, NY
- Rochester Oratorio Society, 1050 East Ave, Rochester, NY
Award-Winning Television
History and Mystery: The Folklore and Legends of the Bristol Hills won first place in the 2025 Nor’Easter Video Festival for public-access stations.
The film features animations of original watercolor images by Rochester artist Anna Overmoyer that depict local history. It was co-produced by FLCC and the Bristol Hills Historical Society.
Watch NowCreate Programming with FLTV
Finger Lakes Community College staff can assist local organizations in producing video content for broadcast on the Finger Lakes Television network for a fee that covers equipment and labor. FLTV accepts finished programming from local content creators that meet quality standards.
Use the contact information below to get started.
Contact Us
Lenore Friend
Director of Public Relations and Communications