FLTIMES CONTINUED: "As ‘Keuka Roots: Small Towns. Big Stories’ moves into production, the intention remains the same: to preserve the spirit of this place while sharing it with the world,” the Keuka Roots web page said. “Not polished. Not overproduced. Just real.”
The website also explained that every story will be shaped in collaboration with the people, local business, historic organizations, and cultural institutions that make Keuka culture special.
This storytelling partnership combines FAST TV’s growing digital distribution platform with Keuka Roots’ mission to tell local stories with heart.
“This project captures something audiences everywhere are craving right now: authenticity,” said Mike Lee, president and CEO of FAST TV Network and Studios. “Keuka Lake represents a uniquely American story of heritage, resilience, and community, and Keuka Roots has built an incredible foundation for sharing those stories.”
Keuka Roots began as a local storytelling platform. It has transformed into a regional movement with community blogs, events, heritage storytelling projects, and multimedia productions.
“Keuka Roots was never just about telling stories — it was about preserving a sense of place,” creator Penny Carlton said. “The series invites people to experience what makes this region truly special.”
The series will be distributed through FAST TV and be available on major platforms, including Roku and Amazon Fire.
FingerLakes1 Continued: Network officials said the project is designed to bring regional storytelling to a broader audience through free, ad-supported streaming platforms, including Roku and Amazon Fire TV.
The series will combine documentary-style storytelling with travel and human-interest elements, offering an immersive look at communities surrounding Keuka Lake, including Hammondsport, Penn Yan and nearby towns.
FAST TV executives said the appeal of the project lies in its focus on authenticity and community-driven narratives, positioning it as part of a growing demand for place-based storytelling that resonates beyond local audiences.
Keuka Roots, which began as a regional multimedia storytelling initiative, has expanded its reach through blogs, events and creative projects focused on preserving and sharing the character of the Finger Lakes.
Producers say the first season is intended not only to document life in the region, but also to elevate its visibility on a national stage while maintaining the authenticity that defines it.
The series will be distributed through FAST TV Network’s platform, which delivers content without subscription fees to viewers across connected TV services.
Keuka Roots Heads to Television: FAST TV Network Greenlights Season One:
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About FAST TV Network
FAST TV Network is a free ad-supported streaming television platform (FAST — Free Ad-Supported Television) delivering original programming and curated content to viewers through connected TV platforms including Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and other digital streaming services.
Millions of viewers are tuning in to popular shows such as Legends of Route 66, Speedway Driver, Legends of American Byways, and Main Street America.
FAST TV Network focuses on accessible, story-driven programming designed to reach broad audiences without subscription barriers, connecting regional stories with viewers across the nation and around the world.
About Keuka Roots
Keuka Roots is a multimedia storytelling initiative based in the Finger Lakes region of New York, dedicated to celebrating the people, history, culture, and spirit of communities surrounding Keuka Lake. What began as a local storytelling platform has grown into a regional movement encompassing blogs, community events, heritage storytelling projects, and creative media productions.
Through its signature philosophy — “Stay Rooted. Stay Keuka.” — Keuka Roots highlights the authentic voices and shared experiences that make the region not just a destination, but a place people feel connected to long before they arrive.
Looking Ahead
Season 1 of Keuka Roots: Small Towns. Big Stories. marks the beginning of a continuing series capturing the rhythm of life around Keuka Lake across the seasons. From the shoreline villages of Hammondsport to Penn Yan and neighboring communities throughout the Finger Lakes, each episode will weave together stories that reflect the heart, history, and everyday beauty of the region.
Production will be deeply rooted in collaboration—with local businesses, historical organizations, cultural institutions, and the residents whose voices shape the character of Crooked Lake. These partnerships ensure that every story remains authentic, grounded, and true to place.
Distributed through FAST TV Network and available on major platforms including Roku and Amazon Fire TV, the series is positioned within the rapidly growing FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television) space—bringing content directly into millions of homes through accessible, no-subscription streaming. Current network reach includes: 89M+ impressions across its platforms.
As a full Season 1 production, the series is designed to bring national visibility to Keuka Lake while preserving the spirit of the community that makes it unlike anywhere else.
Why Keuka? Because No Other Lake Spells Y Like This.
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