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BEST COMMUNITY C E L E B R AT I ON & B E S T F E S T I VA L I T H A C A F E S T I VA L Ithaca Festival’s 2018 Executive Director Josh Dolan told us, “This is really a testament to all of the community members who come out to be part of the parade from our Mad Max crew to the Belly Dancers, these are the folks that make our festival so rich and colorful. Also all the musicians! Music is such an integral part of what makes Ithaca special and there is so much talent here. Whether it’s a big name like the Blind Spots or Stone Cold Miracle playing at Bernie Milton Pavilion to our buskers like Rachel Beverly or the performers at the Ithaca Underground stage, our music here is as vibrant as it is diverse and a real celebration of our community.”

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Hangar Artistic Director (and director of Chicago) Michael Barakiva says, “I am delighted and honored that the Hangar production of Chicago won the Best Theater Production. Our production was a valentine to vaudeville, and a real community effort, from the extraordinary tech staff that has 48 hours to turn over our productions, to the cast that featured Broadway pros alongside members of our newly minted Young Professional Company, to our year-round staff, which is the backbone of the company.”

Cornell University Hockey, the men’s and women’s teams, both found ample success last year, with each team eclipsing 20 wins and the men’s even making the NCAA tournament before bowing out. Both will look to continue those trends this year, with the support of Ithacans behind them.

“Cornell Hockey has always provided the Ithaca and Cornell community with memorable sporting events. The school spirit at the games is the perfect combination of the relationship of students faculty and Ithaca and surrounding area. Our crowd on game night is one of the best in college hockey,” Men’s Hockey Coach Mike Schafer said. “We’re very grateful for the community’s support over the years, and to those who voted for us in the Best of Ithaca poll.”

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BEST RADIO SHOW Reggae Explosions

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We caught up with the host of WICB’s “Reggae Explosions,” Michael Miller AKA “DJ Micah” after a recent Thursday shift on the air.

“Wow, Best Radio Program! I am honored and grateful to do it. I’d like to thank my listeners for staying true and tuning in each and every week.” When Miller moved to Ithaca from San Diego back in 2003 to raise his kids in Ithaca, he had been immersed in the reggae world since his late teens, and has toured with reggae legends Steel Pulse, Morgan Heritage, Mighty Diamonds, Burning Spear, Lee Scratch Perry and many others. Even though he had “zero DJ’ing experience let alone being a radio host,” within a year of his arrival here, he was asked to take over the show.

“It’s been 14 years now and it seems like it all started just yesterday,” says Miler. “Ithaca has been so good to me and my family. It is a true honor to represent Ithaca and play Roots Reggae Music for the masses in Ithaca and Internationally through iheartradio. I get messages for requests and shout outs from as far as South Africa, Tijuana Mexico, up and down the West coast and of course all over Ithaca.

“I’d like to thank WICB’s previous Station Manager Chris Wheatly for guiding me along the technical radio side of things. And I don’t want to leave out a few of my friends that have

sat in when I haven’t been able to be there: David Solid Gould with Fresh Roots Radio, Sistah Ana, Jed Ashton, Jesse Hill, Kevin Kinsella, James Neidhardt, and Josh Bryant.

Thanks again Ithaca, much love and gratitude.”

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K I T C H E N T H E AT R E Producing Artistic Director M. Bevin O’Gara gave a “Whoop” and started an impromptu dance party in the Kitchen Theatre office upon hearing the news.

“The Kitchen is thrilled to receive this honor for the first time. We are grateful for our community--both audience and artists-who are excited by the work we put on stage and who value the important conversations this work sparks.” O’Gara is thrilled about the Kitchen’s 2018-19 season: “a dynamic lineup of complex characters, new ideas, and unexpected questions. A coming of age musical, to a delicate drama about suburbia, a new take on The Odd Couple, a stunning story of a young deaf man finding his place in the world, and more.

“This season is one of big questions, invigorating storytelling, and definitely not to be missed. We are so proud to be able to bring first class theatre to Ithaca. Thank you to this terrific community.”

Ithaca’s monthly gallery walking tour serves as the best way to become accustomed with the city’s extensive local art environment.

Each month, around 20 vendors, galleries and curators open their doors, ensuring there’s a little something for everybody during your walk around. As you can tell by the name, these are held on the first Friday of every month; for the rest of the year, the scheduled dates are Oct. 5, Nov. 2 and Dec. 7 from 5-8 p.m.

BEST ART EXHIBIT JOHNSON ART MUSEUM “We’re so happy to be thought of as among the ‘Best of Ithaca,’” said Ellen Avril, the Johnson’s chief curator and curator of Asian art. “We strive to offer new exhibitions and programs year-round representing a wide range of topics. Whether you’re new to town,

a longtime resident, or just passing through, we want to create memorable experiences with every visit. All are welcome, and admission is always free!”

BEST OPEN MIC LOT 10 Lot 10’s open mic night is a true open mic night, in that there’s no way to know what to expect. Held on Tuesdays, it could be a slam poetry session, or a cover song, or a comedy set, or anything else. One of the most exciting aspects of the night is the process and results aren’t sure when the night begins, yet it almost always turns out entertaining.

“One of the coolest is when somebody captures the audience,” co-owner Justin McGuire said. “When you can watch a crowd of people who are talking and laughing, and all of a sudden a performer silences them and they are captivated, that’s what I like the most, whether it’s music or comedy or something else.”

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E S S E N T I A L S BEST NEW BUSINESS ONE RING DONUTS “This is such an honor! We are so excited to be bringing seasonally inspired and locally made donuts to Ithaca and we cannot wait to open our brick and mortar shop in Press Bay Court soon!

Thank you to everyone who has been coming to our pop ups and to the friends and family who are continually stepping in and stepping up to help us get One Ring Donuts off the ground.”

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B E S T N ON - P R O F I T O R G A N I Z AT I ON SPCA OF TOMPKINS COUNTY Who doesn’t love our furry friends?

The SPCA is a no-kill shelter here, with a mission statement of defending animals from mistreatment and finding them the best possible home. And of course, every year you have several chances to donate to the SPCA, especially during the March for Animals in the fall or Hot Dog Day on the Commons in the spring.

BEST FITNESS CLASS A N Y T H I N G AT F L X F I T C L U B FLX Fitclub has been open for business since March 2017. According to Chantelle, “We specialize in group fitness classes and currently have more than 40 classes a week, with everything from indoor cycling to weight training to cardio dance (and more). We are currently located in the Clinton Plaza but will be moving soon to a larger space in the former Palisade building (near the new Greenstar location).

“Thanks so much to our awesome, supportive members for taking the time to vote. We’re lucky to have the best fitness community! And a big thank you to our amazing instructor team who work so hard to keep everyone motivated and excited about fitness.”

BEST YOGA STUDIO

the east shore to the Ithaca Yacht Club, about a 1.2 mile swim total. This year, though the event was shortened due to weather, it still has raised nearly $400,000 to date.

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M I G H T Y YO G A Mighty Yoga’s Maya Pagan told us, ““We are so grateful for our community of yogis that make Mighty such a special place. Yes, we do yoga, but all of our teachers and staff are completely dedicated to making the studio feel like a second home. We are always so excited to see you, whether it’s your very first yoga class, or you’ve been practicing for years. A huge thanks to all of our Mighty yogis and Mighty staff for being so awesome at what they do!”

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For the past 28 years, Macro Mamas has been creating locally sourced, seasonally inspired, and consciously prepared food from the bounty of the Finger Lakes Region. Their signature Peanut Lime Noodles and Corn Fritters have made their way into the hearts of many an Ithacan. You can find them at the Ithaca Farmers Market on Saturdays throughout the spring, summer, and fall, where they offer plantbased meals and desserts for every palate. They also cater all manner of events with a wide range of cuisines for all dietary preferences.

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MIRACLE NAIL Miracle Nails, on Elmira Road, gives customers a reliable nail salon experience where they can add a massage after their treatments as well. Customers say they love the hot stone massage, the massage chairs during the manicures and pedicures, the salon’s atmosphere and the skillful and friendly staff. .

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HAIRY CANARY Hairy Canary say they are “thrilled” to receive the BOI “Best Hair Salon” award this year.

“We dedicate this award to our beloved guardian angel and colleague, Liz who passed away last December. Denny and Beth thank all of our amazing customers... we love getting into your hair and being a part of your lives. And that’s the long and the short of it.”

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BEST BARBERSHOP M I K E Y D AV I D ’ S Owner Joseph David told us, “As owner and one of three master barbers at Mikey David’s Barber Shop, I must admit I am overwhelmed with receiving such recognition of my business!

We truly owe this honor to our customers. We work very hard at trying to get our customers’ confidence. This shop is a gathering place where we want our customers to feel it belongs to them. As they often enter as strangers, they will hopefully leave as friends!

“We enjoy developing relationships with our customers, and over the years it has been a special pleasure watching them grow and being a part of their lives. In our business, one very important aspect of being successful is listening to our clients and we try very hard to accomplish this.

“We sincerely hope to continue our success and serve the community as my family has in the tradition of barbering since 1924! Thank you!”

B E S T A U T O R E PA I R DIANE’S DOWNTOWN AUTOMOTIVE Diane’s Downtown Automotive, a staple of the West End, wins here for their years of making sure your car stays on the road, or at least gets back on it as quickly as possible. Diane Russell, who runs the garage and shop, said they were “pleased as punch” to find out about the voting results.

“We have great customers and great customer relations,” Russell said. “But they wouldn’t be coming back unless we could provide great service. We feel we’re pretty conscientious of doing that, and hopefully we are doing that.”

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are able to have a professional childcare center that has low teacher turnover and high teaching standards, making IC3 a great place to learn, grow, and play!”

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Doug’s Fish Fry has locations in both Cortland and Skaneatles, and offer a wide range of seafood options. You can roll into Doug’s for anything from lobster rolls, shrimp po’ boys, clams, oysters, fried scallops, fish dinners and basically anything else seafood related. Also keep an eye out for the Doug’s mobile food truck.

Staci Higgins, Enrollment & Marketing Manager for IC3, responded in kind.

“Ithaca Community Childcare Center sends thanks to all of the readers of the Ithaca Times that voted for us! It is an honor to be recognized for our high-quality childcare that is provided to our families and reinforced through our Board of Directors. With your continued support we

BEST BIKE SHOP C AY U G A S K I & A N D C YC L E R Y The West State Street bike shop offers a full array of basically any bike you could need, spanning from e-bikes to giant bikes to mountain bikes to road bikes. And, as indicated by its name, the store also contains a plethora of ski gear and accessories, including bootfittings.

Visit their website to see that day’s specials, especially as the weather cools and being outside becomes tolerable again.

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One of the newest pizza places in Ithaca has won the hearts of many a pizza-seeking resident, as Franco’s Pizzeria claimed the award for most sumptuous slice in the city.

The restaurant has only been open since spring 2017, but Franco Evola, who owns the spot with his brother Salvatore, said their work so far has been rewarded with ample patronage and support from Ithacans.

“For us, it’s great, it’s been a great start and the people have been great,” Franco said.

“We’ve gotten so much support from everyone in Ithaca.”

John O’Leary at the Ithaca Ale House said, “We are honored once again to receive this award. It is always very flattering and satisfying when an award is selected by the public. All our kitchen staff work extremely hard to produce a fresh and consistent product. They take pride in any recognition and will be thrilled to learn of this award. Thank you.”

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BEST INSPIRED DINING Gola Osteria

BEST FOOD TRUCK Silo and want to thank all of our customers and your readers who took the time to recognize our efforts. We were one of the first cideries in New York and in the country and we strive to get better every day.”

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The Argos inn’s Avi Smith told us, “Bar Argos is honored to be voted Best Craft Cocktails by the readers of the Ithaca Times.

As a relatively young operation, we’ve been very fortunate to have a community that is so supportive of our efforts to provide a dynamic menu of classic cocktails and unique Bar Argos creations. We hope to serve up many more pleasant evenings for you in the years to come!”

“We’re thrilled at Moosewood to get the award! The Daily Special has been a beloved feature for 40 years! Thanks!” says Moosewood’s David Hirsch.

BEST CIDERY BELLWETHER HARD CIDER Cidery owner Bill Barton said, “We are extremely pleased and honored to have been voted ‘Best Cidery’ in the Ithaca Times readers poll. We take our local audience very seriously

“Thank You Ithaca! Our Ithaca fans have been so good to us and we are super appreciative of this recognition. Silo Food Truck mostly wants to say that we love you, too, Ithaca!

Thanks for standing in lines for us, giving us your smiles at the truck, writing such awesome reviews and continuing to be Silo Food Truck Ambassadors on our behalf. We hope we continue to do you proud!

“Love, Katie Foley and Jesse, aka Chicken Wizard.”

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DIAMOND’S Diamond’s has long been a favorite for those seeking an affordable Indian option to bridge the gap from morning to afternoon in downtown Ithaca. Owner Kamaldeep Singh

Sekhon, who runs the restaurant along with her husband Baldev, said the restaurant, open from 11:30 a.m. 3 p.m. for lunch and later for dinner, is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

“Oh that’s a great feeling, I can’t tell you,” Kamaldeep said. “I’m thankful to all of our patrons for choosing us. There’s a lot of good Indian food around, but thanks for considering us as the best buffet.”

BEST SPORTS BAR UNCLE JOE’S Uncle Joe’s owner Joe Yengo said, We try to do our best for a little bar in Ithaca with our fresh food and great customers. It’s nice to be recognized, thank you.”

B E S T R E S TA U R A N T FOR VISITORS J U S T A TA S T E Jennifer Irwin told us, “Receiving this award was a wonderful surprise! There are so many restaurants in Ithaca that are fun to bring guests to. Glad we make people so happy that they want to share. Thank you voters!”

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B E S T R E S TA U R A N T SERVICE J U S T A TA S T E Jennifer Irwin at Just a Taste told us, “I am so proud of our staff, many have been at the restaurant for so long and stayed so committed.

Stan and I feel blessed. Thanks gang!”

BEST INSPIRED DINING GOLA OSTERIA “Many thanks to the community for supporting us. It means a lot! Positive support has been key to our success. We are working hard to expand the Gola brand across Ithaca now that we offer full service catering, panini and coffee at Cafe Gola, and of course dinner at Gola Osteria. It is an exciting time for us and we can’t wait to share it with our amazing community!” says Lovisa Johanson, Administrative Officer, Event Planning and Marketing.

“We’d like to thank first our parents, grandparents, sister and brother in law who together provided an exceptional amount of support, loyalty, and faith. Without them the dream to open a restaurant could not have been made a reality. We’d like to express great thanks to our staff for making the place run on a daily basis and for their dedication during the difficulties of opening a new restaurant. Laura Phillips (FOH manager) for her incredible dedication and passion, as well as our original fans and clients from our pop ups, Chris O’Brien from Lincoln Street Diner, and the community of Ithaca as a whole for coming out each and every night, allowing this whole endeavor to carry on.”

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BEST NEW R E S TA U R A N T BICKERING TWINS According to co-owner and chef Kevin Adelman, Bickering Twins was “born out of our love for great tasting food, cooking and particular curiosity around Latin American cuisine.” Bickering Twins began as a small catering company “and with the support of the community was able to grow to include weekly pop-up restaurants and ultimately the brick and mortar. We’ve been open just four months and have been flattered by the positive reception and community support.

“It’s been an extremely exciting adventure and we thank Ithaca for choosing Bickering Twins as best new restaurant!” says Adelman.

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P E O P L E B E S T TAT T O O A R T I S T PHOEBE ACETO Aceto spent 10 years establishing her rep at Model Citizen Tattoo, and has since opened her own business Here’s To You this past March.

“Wow, thank you Ithaca! There is a lot of talent here so I take this as a huge compliment.

“After ten years since I opened I love tattooing and I am so grateful for it -and my clients every day. I look forward to working some conventions and guest spots; I will be tattooing at Amor Eterno Arte in Oakland,

CA late November, but Ithaca is home base for me! All appointments are scheduled via email herestoyoutattoo@gmail.com or leave a message at 607-319-3103.

“I do not have a website, but you can see my work on Instagram @herestoyoutattoo as well as Facebook. Thank you again to my clients and all who voted.”

BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST AV I B A U M G O L D Baumgold has been massaging the stress out of Ithacans for a decade, mostly working on his own out of his house, but additionally picking up one day a week at Rasa Spa and the Integrative Oral Health office each.

“It feels great, I’ve been a massage therapist for 10 years here in Ithaca, I feel like I’ve touched many people in Ithaca,” Baumgold said. “I’m surprised, and honored.”

A dancer and acrobat as well, Baumgold said he’s always been passionate about movement, and understanding the body through movement is what initially brought him to the practice.

He said unlocking access to movement for his patients is one of the primary highlights of his job.

BEST DENTIST DR. IRA KAMP Kamp’s unconventional dentistry practice triumphs again, as he did in 2016 as well.

Kamp combines dentistry with a certification in acupuncture, and focuses on an integrativecentric approach to dental health. The breadth of Integrative Oral Health’s services includes sleep therapy, natural remedies, massage therapy, acupuncture and nutritional guidance.

B E S T V E T E R I NA R I A N DR. ANN SHAKESPEARE AT C O R N E R S T O N E Cornerstone Veterinary Hospital has been open since May 2006, when Shakespeare opened the practice with Christine Armao.

Shakespeare has been practicing in the area for over 20 years, both in Elmira and Ithaca, and Cornerstone has drawn positive reviews for its fun atmosphere and staff.

Shakespeare said she was appreciative of the recognition from the community.

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B E S T TAT T O O A R T I S T Phoebe Aceto “I greatly appreciate it,” Nguyen said. “But my colleagues do just as much as I do and even in my third year I feel like I’m constantly finding out how little I know. But mostly it makes me think, ‘I love you too, Ithaca.’”

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JOHN SIMON “What a cool surprise!” says Simon. “It’s particularly poignant because I stopped doing my weekly Thursday show when WVBR switched formats in mid-January, and I seemed to have a real cross-section of happy listeners back then.” Simon, who also plays in the bands Radio London and The Yardvarks, has been playing the hits on WVBR’s “Rockin’ Remnants” since August of 2003. He was recruited by co-host John Rudan, “who knew me because I was always calling in to make requests or win stuff or talk about the music.

We suddenly have a solid team of five DJs, and each one brings his or her own spin on the basic genre ‘Ithaca’s longest-running local request Oldies show’ “There are so many great DJs on local radio, so it makes me wonder what pushed me over the top. I try to keep things interesting: background info on the music (nerdy “chart-date” stuff, but also historical context and occasional spotlights

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“We Are Seneca Lake sets a great example of what can be achieved when hundreds of people organize through nonviolent civil disobedience under a common goal to protect our community and way of life,” the group said via its Facebook. “It was amazing to see everyone take time out of their lives and offer their skills as part of this movement. This is truly a victory for the environment.”

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It doesn’t hurt to have a great Saturday night time slot (6-9 p.m.) either. I also occasionally do the “Dealers Choice” and “Nonesuch” shows, but “Remnants” is my main affiliation.

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BEST CHEF GENTRY MORRIS, THE ROOK “Thank you to everyone who voted for me, and to all the people who enjoy The Rook,” says Morris, who has lived in Ithaca since 2011.

“I’m inspired by people who love to cook and eat. I also draw inspiration from traveling.

I think it’s important see what is happening in other cities, and what other chefs are doing.

“We opened in January of 2016, intending to be a neighborhood staple. As we move forward I think we continue to be a place where people can come to celebrate, have a good cocktail, and consistently good food. I definitely couldn’t do it myself, big thanks to all of our employees, kitchen and front of house.

BEST ACTOR Karl Gregory

BEST ACTOR KARL GREGORY Gregory was a resident actor at the Kitchen Theatre for six years, and said though he’s moved on to the Big Apple temporarily, Ithaca holds a particularly special place in his heart and his theatrical journey.

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Gregory is currently auditioning for TV shows and movies in New York City, but you can next see him in Ithaca in the Kitchen Theatre’s production of Tribes, which will open next spring.

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The author of of two dozen highly-acclaimed works of poetry and nonfiction, including the bestsellers “The Zookeeper’s Wife” and “A Natural History of the Senses,” and the Pulitzer Prize Finalist, “One Hundred Names for Love” had this to say: “How wonderful! I’m delighted and honored. Thank you, readers! I love Ithaca in every season--both the green landscape and the human landscape! I feel lucky to have spent many happy chapters of my life here.”

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C H E L S E A FA U S E L AT FA U S E L I M A G E R Y “As a newer business, all I can say is wow,” Fausel said. “I am humbled and grateful and stoked to accept this award. Thank you for investing in my art and entrusting me to press pause n some of the most precious moments in your lives through my photography.”

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S VA N T E M Y R I C K Ithaca’s own Da Mayor got right to the point, as he is wont to do.

“I can’t tell you how grateful I am. There are so many Ithacans I look up to and admire, from Rebecca Bowersox to Dr. James Turner. It’s the honor of my life to serve this City, and I’m bowled over to have this support.”

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BEST QUIET SPOT CASCADILLA GORGE The Cornell Botanic Gardens Cascadilla Gorge Trail connects downtown Ithaca with the Cornell Campus among one of the most picturesque gorges in the Finger Lakes Region and was voted Ithaca’s favorite gorge. And aside from the whoosh of the waterfall, it is quiet along the path.

What path? Ascending over 400 feet, this historic set of stone trails and staircases was originally constructed in the late 1920’s, and takes visitors through the gorge formed from ancient bedrock and past six waterfalls.

At a leisurely pace, this 1/3-mile section of the trail takes less than an hour from the Treman Triangle Park in downtown to the upper entrance by the College Avenue Stone Arch Bridge. In Collegetown, the trail crosses College Avenue and the Goldwin Smith Walk continues to follow Cascadilla Creek for another half mile through a flat, wooded area that leads to two footbridges over scenic waterfalls. The lower gorge from Linn St to College Ave is closed during the winter months, but the gorge above College Ave is open year round.

BEST COLLEGE HANGOUT TIE: THE NINES AND COLLEGETOWN BAGELS Lindsey Brous Gitlin says, “We are so honored to be voted Best College Hangout! We have had the best customers for the past 40 years and we have loved every minute of it. It is truly our amazing staff and patrons that make CTB what it is. Thank you!”

BEST NEIGHBORHOOD STREET UTICA STREET This makes sense to us. The Fall Creek neighborhood has been a consistent winner in past polls, and Utica Street is a nice quiet sixblock residential street sandwiched between Tioga and Cayuga Streets.

BEST WILDERNESS AREA ROBERT H. TREMAN S TAT E PA R K Whenever we have first-time visitors from out of town, Robert H. Treman State Park is always on the itinerary.

Robert H. Treman State Park is an area of wild beauty, with the rugged gorge called Enfield Glen as its scenic highlight. Winding trails follow the gorge past 12 waterfalls, including the 115-foot Lucifer Falls, to where visitors can see a mile-and-a-half down the wooded gorge as it winds its way to the lower park. Campers can choose from tent or RV sites or cabins. Enjoy nine miles of hiking trails, or swim in a stream-fed pool beneath a waterfall.

Swimming is allowed in lifeguarded area only.

B E S T F L X D AY T R I P SENECA LAKE WINERIES Take an afternoon to delve into the area’s culinary masterpieces, or check out the Seneca Lake Wine Trail. (2 N Franklin St, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 (607) 535-8080 | (877) 536-2717) If wine isn’t your favorite, Schuyler County has two micro-breweries that are always brewing up local favorites, as well as a brand new distillery that offers locally made spirits from locally grown ingredients.

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e’ll finish off the 2018 Best of Ithaca awards section with some openended questions the audience answered for us. It’s always nice to hand out awards, but they only give a glimpse into what our readers really have bouncing around their brains. So here’s a chance for them to expound a little bit, get a little creative, and have everyone’s voice heard… except the ones that were really, really inappropriate (a few!) or spelled so poorly they were beyond recognition (a lot!). So without further ado….

CAREER ADVICE FOR S VA N T E M Y R I C K • No more road diets • ALWAYS get involved in a land war in lowvacancy urban areas • Move on to a state or federal position • Keep moving ahead with ideas for safe injection sites and don’t let Ithaca go backwards in our low number of marijuana arrests • Be more liberal. Seriously.

Great job so far though.

• Run and don’t look back • Seek higher office • Get to D.C. • Stay local • Always keep Ithaca close to your heart as you climb the political ladder.

• Keep climbing and run for president someday • stay true to yourself and your community • Stop messing up traffic!

• Run for Congress • Support city employees or become a bike messenger • Re-do traffic patterns to reduce congestion • Keep up the work on the safe injection site • Be more present in Ithaca • Keep on kicking ass • It’s time to help the people in DC get their act together • Pass the torch.

• Congressman, then Senator...

• Move on up • Run for U.S. House of Representatives • Keep doing what you’re doing!

Working for the people.

• Cool it with the development and roll down your pants • Stay!

• Run against Trump for President in 2020 • Get a one-man show on Broadway, and then run for Senate.

• Be a mentor for youth aspiring to politics • Listen to your heart • Run for governor • If you can tackle and reduce homelessness in Ithaca (and around) you’ve got the ear of people on both aisles.

• Hustle • Keep doing what you are doing. More housing that is affordable for working middle class young adults (not college students) {preferably pet friendly}. And keep trying to run for Governor.

• Senate (national, not state level) • Keep it up!

• Address the traffic and roads in ithaca • Run for Congress then for the presidency

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• Feel the Bern!

• Don’t feed into greedy developers.

• Stay here for 2 more terms, then go statewide of national • Congressman Myrick • Stop bro-ing out with your bros • Smile at passers-by • Keep it real • Stay true to your values • Keep looking at what’s good for our community for the next 7 generations • Serve your constituents • Can’t please everyone • Listen to your opposition; they deserve your support too • Don’t let traffic, cars & pollution be your legacy!

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• Keep pushing the envelope!

• Keep following your heart • Keep running for higher offices • Tax Cornell • Tax Cornell • Tax Cornell • Tax Cornell • Tax Cornell • Tax Cornell • Hospitality Service in his 3 new hotels • Don’t quit your day job • Fix the streets!

• Cut down trees blocking view of Ithaca Falls • Focus on impact • Keep up the good work in public service • Stay cool

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Don’t listen to mean people Keep doing what you’re doing Run for State Senate Never leave us Stay positive and keep your sense of humor - it is SO endearing Don’t be so nice don’t run for higher office Stop the drug traffic in West Village Stay in Ithaca Solve downtown parking problem Governor of New York Keep up the good work!

U.S. President Speak up!

Don’t count your chickens til you’ve put them in one basket Don’t ever stop speaking about your values and background Do what suits you.

Ignore the haters Get your law degree and start making moves!

Give us back the trees from the Commons Move on Focus on the big picture Run for President Run for congress Please work without Common Council and allow dogs (leashed) on the commons.

Stay true to yourself Tax Cornell Go back to your roots Be in ithaca more We would miss you as mayor, but we need you more on a state or national level!

Governor - but who can replace him here?

Re-think your parking policy Hope for a Democratic presidential administration, position yourself for a visible enough job to give you enough recognition to run for Senator for NYSunfortunately the other pathways through NYS assembly or senate, and U.S. House of Representatives are too steep a climb to overcome the “mayor of liberal Ithaca” baggage.

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• Keep in touch with your constituents, even if you have dreams of one day becoming president.

• President • Keep doing what you’re doing • Parking in Ithaca • Low-income housing please!

• Keep on tweeting your truths • Don’t go national • Campaign to legalize pot • Support immigrants and stay liberal • Figure out a way to stay our Mayor AND serve at the State and Federal levels. We need you everywhere!!!!

• Go for president man • Be president

• Stop pushing safe injection sites • Albany or DC • Albany or DC • Stop focusing on the addicts and start helping the children of addicts!

• Eat somewhere new • Be more transparent about your decisions • Stay true to yourself • Poverty/Homeless Advocate • Remember: “small town charm” requires lack of skyscrapers • Go for president!

• Keep on keeping on • Keep being the same fierce advocate for Ithaca that you always have been.

• Go for it

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• Stop development. Ithaca is losing its personality and small town identity • Don’t let yourself be lured away from Ithaca.

This is your home.

• Keep going against the status quo, you’re actually bringing attention to real issues.

• Listen • Be sincere • Keep it up • Never let fear or money compel your decisions • President • Keep being awesome • Go Green • End charges for parking • Space is the limit • Don’t listen to the haters!

• Run for an office seat much higher than mayor • Keep crushing it!

• Please don’t quit.

• Don’t ever leave us • Run for House of Representatives • Do a better job scheduling road construction • Next time, support the true progressive.

• Leagalize marijuana in Ithaca. Don’t leave Ithaca!

• Marry a good woman • Quit giving tax breaks to builders, and put a moratorium on taller buildings in downtown.

• Get out of politics and get a real job.

• continue to be ambitious----it will lead you further places • Never Leave • run for governor • Set a radical, positive goal for the city (like zero waste? Or zero carbon?) and lead us to it.

• Become our Congressperson • Relax • law school or public policy MA • Pay the city back for that fountain • Go see Holly at Norabloom for a facial! Best way to relax and unwind while doing a little self-care!

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• Don’t forget to come back and visit when you become President!!

• Resign • I think you can follow your own advice with impunity • Legalize marijuana • Prez!

WAY T O B L E N D - I N IN ITHACA • Wear Birkenstocks • Drive an electric vehicle charged by solar • Trip on a sidewalk • Wear chacos • Shop at Greenstar • Get a Subaru or Prius. Or a pair of those sandals literally every woman owns.

• Be wicked cool • Pretend like it’s still the 60’s • BE A PROGRESSIVE • Leave your MAGA hat home • Be a hippy • Don’t drive, cycle • Get involved • Believe in yourself • Walk with a purpose • recycle, compost • Be a liberal environmentalist • Carry a yoga mat and wear Flax • Be different • Critical thinking • Act like a freak • More people should wear Birkenstocks and tie-dyed shirts • (Or the original spelling: More people should wear Birkenstocks and toed died shirtd) • No such thing.

• Be young and thin • Drive a Volvo • Ignore traffic signs • Dress down • be yourself and you’ll blend in with all the other unique creatures!

• Ride a bike • Flax • Tie-dye • Don’t shave, no deodorant, wear a tie-dye shirt • Don’t buy a new car • Hang out at the Farmer’s Market • Birkenstocks, vegan cookbook, and a greenstar bag • Tie-dyed undergarments • Birkenstocks • Birkenstocks & a Green Subaru • Wear tie-dye • Wear flax and danskos • Drive the wrong way down a one way street.

• Be yourself • Jeans, Grassroots t-shirt & Castaways ball cap • Wear a bright green construction tee-shirt • Casual dress • Sunglasses, crocs • Smoke a joint in the park • tie-dye & Birks • Birkenstocks • Dress anyway you wish, be yourself • Good winter boots • Long grey ponytail • Wear Birkenstocks and Flax • Be yourself • Birks, reusable grocery bags, Volvo/Subaru • Wear Silk Oak or Flax clothes • Reusable shopping back and Birkenstocks • Go to Farmers Market with your Green Star bags • Complain • Smile at passers-by • Breast-feed • Drink Gimme and eat Viva • Do Magic Tricks on the Commons • Ride a Lime Bike on

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Waterfront trail Drive a Subaru Wear whatever you want.

Be yourself Berkenstocks and a Volvo Don’t shave legs Buy a Subaru Don’t comb your hair Developed huge buildings and charge outrageous rents that normal people can’t afford.

Hang with Jossiah Ride a Lime Bike Live an alternative lifestyle Wear a floppy hat Wear red Cross the street anytime Go to Farmer’s Market and buy stuff Be yourself Wear Birkenstocks Drive a Volvo Drive a Subaru or Prius Stay weird Act/dress casual Dress up like a mean middleaged person in flowy cotton Be nice Be lovely and kind Sandals with no socks Pretend to be poor and drive a new Subaru Pretend you’re poor, but drive a new car Wear Birkenstocks Wear Birkenstocks Act post-racial Pretend you are poor and drive a brand-new Subaru Drive a Subaru & wear flip flops Wear flax Buy a north face jacket Wear locally-made jewelry Cargo pants Be colorful Be a vegetarian Casual wear Dress with the lights off Man bun Bash Trump Be weird Long hair Try to stand out Be strong Wear Flax By slowing down Don’t shave Neon construction shirt and/or grow a beard Eat organic Be friendly Shop at thrift stores!

Be informed Go to Grassroots Ditch suit, tie, and 4” heels and wear jeans Wear tie dye Drive A Subaru Embrace diversity Be a freak giving it time Go to Loaves and Fishes Bernie bumper sticker Skinny pants and a hipster beard Skinny dipping in the gorge Try to stand out Face tattoo Be yourself!

Tote bag Flannel shirt Bumper Stickers Be vegan and drive a Prius Ride a bike wearing loose pants and carrying a mason jar in the front basket.

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Tattoos, piercing, hair dye Go vegan Go to Wegman’s Wear a Grassroots shirt Be outraged and political Wear a Cornell sweatshirt Do your own thing Subaru Cross promotion between businesses and organizations, helping instead of competing “Ithaca is gorges” t-shirt Get a tattoo and facial piercing Wear Birkenstocks Be yourself Tie-dye and dress up like a tree Wear Birkenstocks Drive a Volvo Don’t shower Accept diversity Be friendly and kind Be yourself Drive a Prius Tie dye Birkenstocks and a Subaru Join a protest or march Wear an abundance of colorful flax Flax Clothing, big jewelry, dansko shoes Grow really long hair You don’t have to blend in. You can be yourself.

Wear Birkenstocks Grass Roots attire Smile at people and brake for butterflies Wear black Carry a reusable grocery bag Dress like a hippie Dye your hair green Cornell Apparel Patchouli Sunglasses Go to GreenStar Dance Go Green Go Green Tie Dye clothes Go with the flow.

Do your thing, and act completely confident Be kind Be one with nature Go to Wegman’s Go the farmers market Reusable bags Be environmentally friendly Green pants and shirt.

Don’t wear shoes Grow a beard Wear grey clothes and sandals Go to Gimme Coffee Be outrageous Be nice Eat tofu Eat tofu Don’t Be yourself Dresswise - keep it casual Vote liberal Birkenstock Be rumpled and slovenly and superior.

White guy dreadlocks Try not to Tie-dye Patchouli Birkenstocks and a Volvo Don’t brush your hair Be yourself Take EVERYTHING super seriously, while attempting to do just the opposite.

Don’t leave your house Cool pants Birkenstocks Dye your hair pastel Tattoos Flax Be kind and understanding Bumper stickers ithaca or cornell shirt Be yourself Hat, beard

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• Saw a dude today on the Commons with a bird on his shoulder • Support Donald Trump • Run through the streets naked • Sandals with socks • Wear a Trump shirt • Wear a MAGA hat • Wear MAGA hat • Wear a MAGA Hat • “Wanna See Some Magic?”

• Wear a 3-piece suit and polished shoes • Don’t buy a North Face jacket • Wear high heels • MAGA hat • Wear a tie • Fly the Confederate flag • Vote Republican • Wear makeup and dress nicely • Be a Republican, publicly • Act normal • Advocate intelligently • Crew cut

WAY T O S TA N D O U T IN ITHACA • Wear a suit • Drive an Electric Vehicle charged by Solar • Be un-opinionated • Wear a formal pantsuit • Talk religion • Be a Cornell or IC student • Be a homeless person on the side of the road • Carry a Trump sign • BE A TRUMP SUPPORTER • Wear your MAGA hat • Drive expensive cars • Drive a diesel pick-up truck • Contribute to our community • Protest • Comment on how much we compost • Support trump • Be a republican in support of Big Pharma and ICE • Wear a MAGA hat • Be conservative • Close-mindedness • Act normal • Don’t wear Birkenstocks and tie-dyed shirts • Don’t wear Birkenstocks and tie-dyed shirts • Stick around.

• Be old and fat • shower regularly • Be polite • Dress preppy • “VOTE TRUMP” bumper sticker • wear a necktie and a white shirt • Hold up a sign • Flex • MAGA hat • Don’t shave, no deodorant, wear a tiedye shirt • Nothing surprises me • Hail a cab while wearing a suit and carrying a briefcase • Use aluminum-based deoderant • Tie-dyed outer garments • Stilts • No • Not sorting your recycling • Wear a tie. Everywhere.

• Wear makeup and heels • Use a turn signal.

• Be yourself • Wear a suit everywhere besides banking or legal job • Dress fancy

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Trump hat Neon safety gear A MAGA bumper sticker All black and sad Red Birkenstocks Act superior to others High Heels Trump support? (please this is a terrible way to stand out though) High Heels + Panty Hose become a right wing Republican “Make America Great Again” hat High heels, heavy makeup on a female Wear a MAGA hat Walk down the

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Commons in a gown Canvas on Commons Wear makeup Mind your own business Drive safely, courteously, patiently.

Join the Ithaca Festival Parade Wear whatever you want.

Be fancy Wear a suit to greenstar Wear wing-tip shoes Drive a Hummer proudly Comb your hair Don’t have tattoos and piercings, or have a shred of progressive ideas to help the world.

Hang with Jossiah Ride a Lime Bike Put a “Trump” sticker on your car Wear a tie Streak across the Commons Obey traffic laws Wear a tuxedo Be yourself Wear a Trump shirt/hat Drive a Humvee Be normal Wear a MAGA hat

• Try to blend in • Be weak • Playing hand drums on the Commons • Have expensive things • Be a good driver • Wear MAGA hat • Be a Republican • Take a stand • Drive fancy cars • Don’t wear weatherappropriate clothing (we take our weather seriously) • Wear a tuxedo • Dress up • Be close-minded • Be normal • Showing off your wealth • Protest for Donald Trump impeachment • Trump Bumper sticker • Wear a Make America Great Again hat • Give $100 to all passers-by • Try to blend in • No tattoos or piercings • Wear a suit • Confederate flag • NRA baseball hat • Drive a Hummer

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• Take meaningful action • Wear a MAGA cap • Support Trump • Fur Coat • Be conservative • walk around the commons with a guinea pig on your shoulder • Maga hat - but be careful for your safety!

• Suit and tie • Be a community leader • Be a community leader • Suit and Tie • Wear a “make America great again” hat • Wear suit to festival parade • Shower • “Go Home” shirt or any Trump slogans • Wear fur • Groom yourself • Be yourself • Be loud and rude • Wear fur • Drive a hummer • A suit • Being intolerant • Put a Trump supporter sign in your yard • Win a nobel prize • Wear a tie • Wear a MAGA hat • You don’t have to stand out. You can be yourself.

• Speak Out • Dress up • Is that possible?

• Wear really vibrant clothing statement pieces • Wear pastels • Don’t wear Burk’s • Be yourself • Protest something • Get a haircut and lose weight

• Suit or Make-up • MAGA hat • Wrong way on a one-way street • Stand still • Wear a “Make America Great Again” hat.

• Vote for Trump • look normal • Not recycle • Wear shoes • Be conservative • wear colorful clothes • Be a Republican • Be conservative • support trump • support trump • Be a conservative republican, and wear a suit • Be yourself • dress up • Vote republican • Wear a 3 piece suit and tie • Be sleek, thin, very welldressed, modest, tall, and brown-skinned.

• Be a conscientious driver • be yourself • Become involved in groups and clubs • Become involved in groups and clubs • Shower • preppy dress and a Hummer • Dress professionally • Be yourself • Wear a MAGA hat • No pants • Cargo shorts • Civic Ensemble • No tattoos and the lost look • Be closed minded • Where a MAGA hat • Be yourself • Impossible • No hat, no beard

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That would get me in trouble Bae politician Anna Kelles Then it’s not a secret!

Josiah That one homeless girl Gay Huddle Svante Myrick Gimme baristas Holly Adams Eliza Van Cort is inspiring!

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• The hunky guy with the dreads down to his waist • Max Rogan • “Child of Ithaca” Statue on the Commons • That bank teller • Demaija Stewart • Octavia Sola • Concord grapes • Svante Myrick • Travis Knapp • Avi Miner

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• Steve Selin • Omg this is the best question ever. My favorite Olin circulation workers.

• Kevin Kinsella • Svante Myrick or Luvelle Brown • Elliott Martin • Carl Sagan • Emma Frisch • McKenzie Jones • Steamboat Landing • Press Bay Alley • Riley the Outdoor Store Dog • Brian Crandall. He knows everything that is being built • My wife • Charley Githler • Svante Myrick • Svante Myrick • Svante, of course!

• David Cedarbaum • David Cedarbaum • David Cedarbaum • David Cedarbaum • David Cedarbaum • Pho at Saigon Kitchen • Riley the Commons dog • Samite • Jennie Lowe • Gunpoets • Svante Myrick • Collin Lieberman • Emily Hoyt • Daniel Lisbe from the Gunpoets • Still a secret • Maddy Walsh • Sammy’s pizza garlic knots • Maddy Walsh • Stacey Harwood • Dalai Lama • Manny • Kevin Kinsella • You • Maeve Campbell • Whoever draws all the lost cat signs • My own wife • The women of Greenstar • Your mom • Purity Ice Cream • Cass Pool on weekends • The mayor • Svante Myrick • My husband • It’s a secret. :) • The commons crane • Oxymoronic question • Riley the dog • Ian Golden • Marriott bartender

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Swimming in Cayuga Lake Bartender at Monk’s Walking trails Trail running Fay Gougakis Hot bartender at Monk’s Doug Robinson Jan Norman Eliza VanCort Michael Barakiva

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Pudgie’s pizza and wings Savante Beagles Johnni the bartender Johnni the bartender The cute guy at Gorgers Tacos with the beard and purple hat • Aldi’s • It’s a secret • Wegmans

Greg Hartz (CEO of Tompkins Trust) HOTTIE • There’s a red squirrel on N. Aurora that I just LOVE! (But he doesn’t know.)

• Svante (still) • Sid the fiddle guy • Mrs. Brown’s daughter • Laura Thomas • A Common Council seat • K-house karaoke bar & suites • Johnson Museum • Circus Truck Man • That hot mail carrier in the Collegetown area.

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Scott Yaple @ Island Fitnes David Kossack Lindsay the Lot 10 bartender Svante Myrick The girl who works in that place Camilla Schade The chicken parm at Ciao’s Karl Gregory Bevin O’Gara Leah Arpadi Tammie at Ten Forward Cafe Bronwen Exter

HOPE FOR FUTURE ITHACA • Better traffic patterns, less pot-holes • No more road diets • 10X the housing stock... or City annexation of the Town of Ithaca • Less complaining and more uniting and action • End to drug overdoses and outrageous rent • Something with this construction • Continues to be a progressive bastion.

• Less homeless people • Stop so much building and constant road work; affordable housing • YOU STOP BUILDING HOTELS AND START BUILDING TRULY AFFORDABLE HOUSING • Take a breather from development • Happiness • A cycle-only city • Keep on being a progressive innovative caring community • Faith based organizations to increase • A bridge connecting Lansing and TBurg • More expansion similar to press bay alley, need more happy hour deals • It stops becoming so bougie!

• Get rid of Tom Reed • Live up to the promise of diversity and racial justice • Lower Housing Prices • Stay progressive • Affordable housing • Retaining its character while slowly-but-steadily growing.

• Winter ending in March rather than May • No more construction • Undo gerrymandering/ get rid of Tom Reed • More affordable housing • To remain a place where people care about people and the environment • Affordable housing • Flooding • Have our mayor run for President • A Greek restaurant!

• Stay green • For Tracey Mitrano to

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Affordability, sustainability No construction Less cars on the road, more transport options for rural commuters Learn your different communities’ histories, and how they interplay.

More affordable housing built Become less expensive to live in.

A best craft beer item on Best of Ithaca ballot That housing prices will sink and normal people can live here!

Cheaper housing Less construction, more affordable housing Affordable housing More authenticity, less modernity Affordable housing more available AFFORDABLE HOUSING That Cayuga Lake doesn`t die due to algae Finish renovating the Commons That climate change does not destroy our ecosystem Affordable housing A new homeless shelter; Safe Injection Site To gain more music venues, get culture back in to the commons, and encourage college Communities to come downtown Help the homeless More diverse Glory To be a walkable, bikefriendly community.

Outdoor ping pong tables Fill empty downtown buildings and storefronts with locally owned businesses That better thought into drivers coming to Ithaca to spend money will be taken.

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for all locals • Less cars • Go car free • Emerald city (no cars allowed lots of horses -and bikes ) • More dogs • Keep growing and more parking • Continued commitment to sustainability and green innovations • Smart downtown and college growth.

• Solve parking downtown • No sprawl; stay contained • Someone from a Harry Potter movie comes to Wizarding Weekend • We oust Tom Reed • Ithaca has such a big heart with so many people working hard to make the world a better place. Keep doing that!

• Love • More parks/trails (biking & walking) • Doesn’t lose its charm • Affordable housing downtown including more thoughtful/ beautiful new construction • Better zoning downtown to keep new construction inline with the character of the commons and The feel of Ithaca.

• Affordable housing • Preservation of green space/ sustainable growth • More money for public art • More money for public art • More money for public art • More money for public art • Tax Cornell • More money for public art • End of rampant development • More affordable housing • Less crowded streets/ better road plan • Fewer cars and more parking • keep being tiny town • Energy efficient • Limit building density • Better transportation • Affordable housing • Road down Ithaca commons • A different mayor • Better business downtown • Maintain a sense of natural beauty and economic well being • Maintain a sense of natural beauty and economic well being • Pave over the bricks on Stewart Ave.!

• That people will buy art instead of just saying they like art • Stay cool • To keep our community inclusive and open • Better traffic law enforcement for the little things that make driving downtown so infuriating. Like Left turns when not aloud, backing traffic up (W. Buffalo and N. Fulton). Going straight in the turn only lanes (Cayuga and Clinton). Pedestrians not paying attention to no walking signal...

(Green and Cayuga).

• To have Racker Center take over Cornell • Success for small businesses • Leave the least prınt • Construction moratorium • Lowest carbon footprint city in America!

• World Peace • More cultural institutions/events • Finally get true representation in Congress • Success for small businesses • We remain gorges! And we get a Congressperson who represents us.

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• Getting rid of Tom Reed • Affordable housing • Downtown doesn’t get too developed • Build more shelters for the homeless • More affordable housing for year round residents.

• The weather gets better • The building boom settles down • That the collective we start to realize that new things aren’t always bad so we don’t need to protest everything.

• More great businesses on the Commons, truly making it THE place to be in Ithaca!

• Maintain Ithaca character • Potholes filled • Lower tuitions; hard right turn • economic prosperity • Cheaper rent?

• Stay Affordable • More employment and affordable housing • The next mayor will follow with our mayor’s outstanding service.

• Stop growing so fast • progressive but still in touch with the hinterlands • Better biking infrastructure & more pedestrian & bike-friendly in general • Continue to become a place of opportunity for those of all ages and income levels!

• More mom n pops!

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Balance Less construction Affordable housing Affordable Housing/ Senior Housing All the people who really care about this community, and there are SO many!

Don’t get too city-like — keep small-town charm More diversity, less traffic congestion, a Wegmans downtown, better public transportation Adequate public funding of arts Redistricting For Ithaca High School: that the students can find common ground, learn what they need to know in life, and learn to respect each other. If the kids can learn compassion, understanding and acceptance there and improve racial and social relations in their little corner of Ithaca, perhaps there is hope for the future for Ithaca and beyond.

None of population in poverty Natural Beauty is not compromised A ban on tall buildings and cheap student housing It doesn’t turn into a “real” city Stop cutting trees to put in offstreet parking. Urban furnace created by black pavement.

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Student engagement Student engagement Infrastructure Reduce fossil fuel usage More businesses, more people, more growth Conference Center Medicare for all More music/art venues More money for public art Fix pothole Infrastructure and parking to support all the apartment building Harmony Stop building

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renewable energy requirements Becomes more affordable and stays safe.

Three lanes for Rte. 13 Steady growth Trader Joe’s Bring back the old WVBR Higher wages More community events, playground on the commons Stay weird!

A Filipino restaurant That no more tall buildings will be built in downtown and Collegetown

• Less construction • No more high-rise buildings • That Ithaca leads the way in Tompkins becoming a Living Wage county • More solar.

• Expansion of the nature trails everyone loves • More affordable housing • No more ICE raids • More affordable housing • Affordable Housing options • More Community Space!

• Affordable Housing • That there will be more moderately priced condos and houses built around the area. Apartments are getting too costly.

• Someone finds a cure for the NIMBY Syndrome • Actual Mexican food that doesn’t taste like crap.... other than Bickering Twins • Beauty, peace, safety and open-hearted • More balance.

• Less crime • Downtown miniconference center • REACH Clinic • Put State Street back to a Street • Loss Traffic on RT. 13 • That it becomes more positive, racially integrated and ethnically diverse, vibrant, humorous, crowded but wellorganized and livable, and that we become a beacon and good example for all to see.

• That everything works out okay.

• Try to stay small(ish) • Fix the potholes • More green energy • Fix the potholes • Fewer half million-dollar water fountains that don’t work.

• Less building downtown and more open space. The new building across from Viva is an eyesore. It is equivalent to having King Kong standing there. Who ever allowed this, truly does not like Ithaca or respect its spirit • Less anti-semitism, more tolerance • Ithaca’s a great place to be a kid or an adult. Always was. Always will be.

• People start forming actual community bonds, instead of hiding out in their remote homes and coming out twice a year.

• World peace • Affordable housing!

Support for the arts • Less crime more community togetherness • No more construction • More Brandi Carlile concerts • Not overdeveloped

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