FLX Local Media Remembers Greg Cotterill

Monday, July 28 at 11:22 AM Community Submission

Community News Release

Greg Cotterill, wearing a green tie-dye shirt and cap, smiles with another man with long white hair. — Greg Cotterill, a beloved figure in FLX Local Media, smiles alongside another man at an event.

Jim Schreck from Mix 98.5 compiled a remembrance of Greg Cotterill, who worked at WSFW, Finger Lakes News Radio, and WEOS/WHWS. Greg passed away unexpectedly last weekend. Those who knew him best talk about his generosity, love of the Grateful Dead, and his ability to obtain local news the old-fashioned way.

Please join us as we remember our friend, Greg Cotterill, by clicking on the link below:

https://staging.fingerlakesdailynews.com/staff-blog/flx-morning-podcast-special-greg-cotterill-remembered

Greg Cotterill on Saturday after receiving his award from the Central New York Firefighters Association (photo: Lucas Day)

Greg was the “first person” to catch a pass at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse as it was being constructed!

Greg would smoke a turkey, or two, or three, every Thanksgiving for his colleagues

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