Arthritis involves degeneration of the cartilage in a joint and can cause pain and stiffness in the joint. The pain is often described as an aching pain and can worsen if left untreated. Most people are familiar with arthritis that affects the back, neck, hips, knees, or hands, but may be unaware that the same degenerative disease can affect the ankles as well.
When you stand, the ankle joint supports your entire body weight. Your knee and hip joints also support your body weight, but they distribute the load over larger joint areas. Gait studies have shown that the ankle joint bears the force of up to five times your body weight when you walk. As you age, the combination of stress and the complex joint anatomy puts the ankle at risk for arthritis. Almost half of people in their 60s and 70s have arthritis of the ankle, foot, or both. What causes ankle arthritis?
Ankle injuries greatly increase the risk of developing ankle arthritis, even many years after a sprain or fracture. Nearly 80 percent of people with ankle arthritis report a prior ankle injury or injuries, usually an ankle fracture or bad ankle sprain(s). Some other causes of ankle arthritis are rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and other generalized joint diseases. What are the symptoms of ankle arthritis?
Many patients have pain or stiffness at the ankle, oftentimes making it difficult to walk. The pain may be periodic, sometimes occurring after activities such as jogging that add stress to the ankle joint. Other symptoms may include joint swelling and tenderness when pressure is applied to the joint. How is ankle arthritis diagnosed?
X-rays are the most common diagnostic test to assess the severity of arthritis. The images may show narrowing of the joint space between bones, bone spurs that can limit the ankle’s range of motion and other joint deformities. X-rays usually provide enough information for a diagnosis, although sometimes a CT scan or MRI may be done to more accurately define the damage to the joint. How is ankle arthritis treated?
There is no cure for arthritis, but there are treatments that relieve the pain and disability it can cause. Early treatment of ankle arthritis is usually nonsurgical. If these nonsurgical measures do not provide enough pain relief, then surgery may be an option. What are the non-surgical treatments?
Switching from high-impact activities like jogging to lower impact activities like swimming can minimize the stress on your ankle and reduce pain. Weight loss also reduces stress on the joints, lessening pain and increasing function.
Physical therapy may help increase the joint’s range of motion and flexibility, strengthen ankle muscles, and reduce pain. Canes,
orthotics, fitted ankle braces and special shoes can all minimize pressure on the ankle and decrease pain. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen and naproxen, can help reduce swelling and relieve pain. Cortisone injections can provide pain relief and reduce inflammation, but the effects are temporary. What are the surgical treatments?
When nonsurgical treatments do not provide sufficient relief, surgery may be an option.
In the early stages of ankle arthritis, arthroscopic debridement surgery may be used to remove loose cartilage, inflamed tissue, and bone spurs from around the joint. In this procedure, a tiny camera is inserted through an incision at the ankle. The camera allows the surgeon to guide miniature surgical instruments to the surgical site. Arthroscopic surgery is most effective when the pain is due to contact between bone spurs. Removing the spurs can reduce pain and allow for more flexibility in the joint.
Another procedure called ankle arthrodesis, or ankle fusion, fuses the bones of the ankle joint together and reduces pain by removing the arthritic joint. The joint is fixed in a permanent position with screws or plates. Over time, the bones heal together and eliminate the joint and the pain.
An alternative surgical option to an ankle fusion is a total ankle replacement. An ankle replacement involves removing the arthritic joint and replacing it with a metal and plastic prosthetic joint. This is similar to hip and knee replacements. The innovative treatment called ankle arthroplasty is performed at Cayuga Medical Center and a future Health Watch will examine that procedure in more detail.
Dr. Alec Macaulay is an orthopedic surgeon with Cayuga Orthopedics who serves on the medical staffs of Cayuga Medical Center and Schuyler Hospital. He sees patients in Ithaca and Cortland. His clinical interests include both the surgical and non-surgical treatment of athletic injuries, arthritic conditions, and musculoskeletal trauma. He specializes in surgery of the knee, ankle and foot and can be reached at (607) 272-7000.
Last week, Senator Lea Webb announced that she secured $300,000 in state funding for Ithaca’s Cass Park, with funding aimed at supporting capital projects such as bathroom renovations and improvements to storage facilities. This funding comes at a time when local leaders and community members are affirming how crucial Cass Park modernizations are.
On Thursday, June 13, Webb awarded the funding to Ithaca Mayor Robert Cantelmo, who was there representing the City, at the park. Webb and Cantelmo made brief statements that underscored the importance of the funding for Cass Park and the Ithaca community.
“When we have great assets such as this, it’s important that as a state and as a community, that we invest in them so that we can continue to enjoy them on beautiful days like this and all year-round,” Senator Webb said. “These funds will help with some pretty necessary renovations and upgrades to the park.”
Back in May, the City received a $500,000 grant from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) for significant upgrades to the Cass Park pavilion and adjacent bathroom facilities. The newest funding will help pay for some of the same upgrades.
The current project to replace the 1970s Cass Park pavilion and bathroom has an approximate total cost of $988,000, which has been estimated by the Ithaca Youth Bureau, city engineering staff and design consultant Barton & Loguidice. The project has previously faced funding challenges, which have been offset by the $500,000 announced in May and the $300,000 announced last week.
According to a press release from the State Senate, the improvements that this funding supports “essential capital projects,” which will enhance the park’s accessibility
Tompkins County Whole Health’s Environmental Health Division (TCWH EH) has reopened the Monkey Run Natural Area, urging caution due to a potentially rabid coyote that attacked multiple people and dogs.
The trails were initially closed on June 4 after reports of aggressive behavior from a coyote. Whilethat the animal was rabid, the behavior suggested rabies. Despite efforts, including area surveys and game cameras, the coyote has not been found.
Cornell Botanical Gardens reopened the trails on June 12, but officials advise visitors to remain vigilant. Staying on marked trails and
keeping dogs on leashes is mandatory.
“Safety remains our priority,” TCWH stated in the release. “We encourage everyone to be cautious and report any unusual wildlife behavior.”
Reports of unusual wildlife behavior should be directed to Cornell Police at 607-255-1111. In case of emergencies, dial 911.
Anyone who believes they or their pets have had contact with the coyote or any other wild animal should contact the Tompkins County Environmental Health Division at 607274-6688. The phone line is monitored 24/7.
Tompkins County Whole Health advises
and visitor experience. Cass Park is currently managed by the Ithaca Youth Bureau and has 32 athletic fields, two playgrounds, four tennis courts, an olympic-size swimming pool and is a part of Ithaca’s scenic Waterfront Trail and Black Diamond Trail.
“Cass Park, as many of you know, is the hub of the City’s recreational opportunities,” Mayor Cantelmo said. “I am so proud of the incredible impact that youth bureau staff have on local Ithacans and I am so grateful that those efforts are
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residents to:
• Avoid contact with unfamiliar cats, dogs, and wild animals.
• Ensure all cats, dogs, and ferrets receive rabies vaccinations by four months of age and keep vaccinations current. NYS law also requires dogs to be licensed.
• Report animal bites or scratches, human or pet contact with potentially infectious material from wild animals, and any contact with bats to the Tompkins County Health Department at 607-274-6688.
Further information is available at: http:// www.tompkinscountyny.gov/health/eh/rabies
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The Ithaca City School District (ICSD) Board of Education will form an advisory committee to gather information about a resolution that could potentially start negotiations to increase Cornell’s voluntary contribution to the district from $650,000 to $10 million. The discussion took place during the school board meeting on June 11.
The resolution was briefly mentioned at the end of a board meeting on May 28 but was tabled for discussion at the meeting on June 11. The board didn’t vote on the resolution at their latest meeting but created a committee that will include board members and community experts to ensure a comprehensive and strategic negotiation with Cornell.
If the resolution is approved, the school board will direct Superintendent Luvelle Brown, alongside a soon-to-be assembled advisory committee, to negotiate a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Cornell for an annual donation of $10 million to the school district.
The Ithaca Times has contacted Cornell University’s Office of Media Relations for comment but has not received a response.
The resolution acknowledges the symbiotic relationship between ICSD and Cornell University and highlights the institution’s benefits to the community.
Board of Education member Jill Tripp introduced the resolution and has long advocated for securing increased financial contributions from Cornell. “I’ve been thinking about it for quite a while. I brought it up over a year ago, and there seemed to be little interest in pursuing it then. But it seems timely now with the budget concerns and the cost increases the district faces,” Tripp said.
When asked about the potential impact of a $10 million annual contribution, Tripp said, “I’m sure if Cornell were to increase its contribution substantially, that would come with some constraints on how they would like that money spent.” She added, “Beyond that, there would be a lot of discussion on the board and with various stakeholders about how the money would be spent.”
Regarding how she came up with $10 million as the desired amount, Tripp said, “It’s approximately one quarter of what others have said Cornell might owe if its
property was not tax-exempt.”
While Cornell is a significant contributor to the local economy, the university’s tax-exempt status has long presented financial challenges for ICSD. Much of the land owned by Cornell within the school district is exempt from property taxes, which significantly impacts the district’s revenue.
According to the resolution, “Cornell University property is tax exempt, thus keeping much of the land in the school district off the property tax rolls.” ICSD relies heavily on property taxes for funding, and with Cornell occupying approximately 40% of the school district’s property, it leaves a financial burden on the remaining taxpayers to cover the costs for the remaining 60%. The resolution states, “The bulk of the district’s revenue comes from property taxes.”
In the fall of 2023, Cornell agreed to increase its annual contribution to ICSD from $500,000 to $650,000 as part of a 2021 agreement, under which Cornell committed to contributing $500,000 annually for five years. This agreement is set to expire in 2026. The proposed resolution aims to secure a much more significant annual contribution of $10 million from Cornell, reflecting the substantial impact of the university’s tax-exempt status on the district’s finances.
Superintendent Luvelle Brown expressed optimism about Cornell’s willingness to support the school district. “Senior leadership at Cornell University [have] been supportive of our school district’s endeavors,” Brown stated in response to the increased contribution last fall.
However, not everyone is satisfied with the current level of contributions. Fifth Ward Alderperson Margaret Fabrizio pointed out the disparity between what Cornell pays
and what it would owe if it were subject to property taxes. “If [Cornell] were paying at the same rate as we are, they would owe [ICSD] $46 million this year,” Fabrizio has said, emphasizing the financial gap.
The Ithaca Teachers Association (ITA) also weighed in on the issue, viewing the previous increase as a positive but insufficient step. The ITA said, “The $150,000 increase demonstrates a small step towards supporting our community. We look forward to seeing their next steps and continuing the conversation about what Cornell University should contribute to our schools and community.”
Cornell’s financial contributions to the city of Ithaca have also been discussed. Under a new MOA agreed upon last fall, the university pays the city $4 million annually, an increase from $1.5 million. Despite this increase, the combined property taxes paid by other property owners in the city amount to $30.5 million, highlighting the ongoing financial imbalances.
The resolution to negotiate a $10 million annual contribution from Cornell aims to address these imbalances and ensure that ICSD can continue to provide high-quality education to its students.
Tripp acknowledged the uncertainty regarding the timeline and negotiation process, saying, “I have no idea. It’s all open to discussion and negotiation at this point.” Tripp continued, “I don’t expect a quick resolution to this matter, but I thought it was time for the discussion to begin with Cornell.”
Tripp also compared Cornell’s contributions to other Ivy League universities, stating,
“As a parent in the Ithaca school district, I am deeply concerned about the recent decision to cancel Chinese classes for the upcoming year, even before the budget vote has concluded. For years, the district has offered four foreign language electives (Spanish, Chinese, German, and French). Just weeks ago, sixth-grade students were given the option to study Chinese, only to have the class abruptly canceled without notice or discussion. As a result, my child, who had initially chosen Chinese, was left confused and upset.
What troubles me further is that while the district is cutting language electives, it seems to prioritize other initiatives, such as electric school buses. The lack of transparency in these decisions is disconcerting, and I urge the district to reconsider its approach to educational resources.” —
Lin Xue“In light of the upcoming ICSD budget revote, I have heard from a few ICSD educators who have received notification from ICSD that their programs/ positions are being discontinued or that they are going to have reduced pay if they wish to continue teaching in the district. ICSD IS CUTTING PROGRAMS AND TEACHERS EVEN BEFORE THE BUDGET REVOTE.
I think Ithaca Times should try to gather information from ICSD educators who have received such notification and inform the public about ICSD’s cuts.” —
Anonymous
“Voters voted down the ICSD school budget offered to them in May, often complaining of poor district performance statistics. Does this make sense? If your kid is fooling around and getting bad grades, would giving them less to eat improve their performance? Don’t vote to starve our schools. Vote for the compromise budget offered on June 18th.” —
Theresa Alt“ICSD spends $30,000 per student per year. Even if we pay teachers $200,000 and reduce class size to 20, that’s only $10,000 per student per year. Where is the other $20,000 per student going? It’s going down the proverbial drain or into someone’s pocket.” —
Steven Baginski
“Upstate NY is circling the economic drain due to leftist policies. The solution, according to leftist Ithaca. com is… ...more leftism! Anyone in the business of building housing would be insane, and soon vilified and broke, were they to choose Ithaca as the place to build. Meanwhile, construction cranes are “everywhere” in Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Tennessee, Arizona.” —
Steven Baginski
“Go ahead. Adopt it. Then watch as rents rise even higher compared to surrounding areas that are smart enough not to adopt it. Why? Because landlords must raise rents on _all_ their Ithaca tenants in order to cover the cost of the tenants who fail to pay rent, who damage their property, or are a nuisance, and who they can no longer easily evict thanks to this law! The costs to comply with new regulations just gets baked into the price of any product or service that is subject to those regulations, and that price is always HIGHER. The very policies that Ithaca liberals think will make housing more affordable, actually make it less affordable. This includes subsidized housing, which overall makes housing less affordable, even though for a select few it may be more affordable. If you want lower housing costs then repeal regulations and lower property taxes.” —
Richard Ballantyne
“Seems county legislators may have learned something from the overwhelming defeat of the May over-cap ICSD budget. Taxpayers have had it with high tax increases in light of inflation over the last four years. Next, legislators need to learn that the cap is a maximum, not a minimum.” — Henry Kramer
“Upstate NY has been folding into economic Appalachia due to fantastical leftist government policy that is not affordable even for NYC. Now it’s the stock exchange that might be moving to Texas for crying out loud. Ithaca has been somewhat exempt due to huge and growing inflows to Cornell. But donors are finally waking up to rampant leftist extremism at Cornell. Ithaca should expect significant economic contraction.” —
Steven Baginski
RE: Common Council Approves Resolution to Help Homeowner Facing Foreclosure
“How about eliminating non-commercial property taxes? A person’s personal property and residence should not be taxed. This tax on a person’s home is the most unfair tax the government has ever imposed. It has eliminated true home ownership.” — John Butler
RE: This is About Racism, Not the Budget
“Mr. Derfel, I’m sure you mean well. I am white and I am privileged. My parents worked for Cornell, one as a staff member, one as a faculty member. Cornell paid for part of my undergraduate tuition. I wasn’t sure what to do with my life and for many years worked as a waitress. When I went to graduate school in English, I didn't have an assistantship. I paid for my classes. I finished out my career as a college English teacher, but I worked as a waitress for twice as long. My income is adequate but not impressive—I am retired on a fixed income. I am single. I don’t have the benefit of a double income. It’s not that I don’t care about students. I do and I work as a tutor, but I can’t afford huge increases in my school taxes. Voting no on a budget does not make me reactionary. I became a Democrat in the eighties because I didn’t think the Reagan administration was doing enough for people with AIDS. I am an imperfect, privileged liberal on a fixed income.” — Kathryn Mapes
“A welling meaning comment (as someone else said), but very reductive and simplistic. First, economic inequality is as important an issue for students as race, maybe more so. The poor white kids out there in the hills just beyond the Ithaca city line bubble can tell you as much. Second, the school tax is not just an issue for privileged people. There are fine, anti-racist people who are on the verge of being taxed out of Ithaca altogether largely due to the school tax. The real issue here is getting Cornell to pony up its due share. This is a complicated issue. Useless white guilt has no place in finding good answers to it.” — David Regenspan
“Just home school or enroll in private school. Then as enrollment in ICSD schools decreases even further, so will their state and federal funding as well as Ithacans' willingness to approve their budgets. The problem is once a school budget level is reached in NY state, that
Tompkins County Whole Health’s Environmental Health Division (TCWH EH) has reopened the Monkey Run Natural Area, urging caution due to a potentially rabid coyote that attacked multiple people and dogs. The trails were initially closed on June 4 after reports of aggressive behavior from a coyote.
The National Weather Service says the entire region will be impacted by very hot and humid conditions this week that could lead to a threat of heatrelated illnesses. The hottest days will be Tuesday through Thursday, with high temperatures reaching the mid90’s and the heat index as high as 105.
Ithaca City School District (ICSD)
Deputy Superintendent Lily Talcott will be stepping down from her position to assume her new role as the Superintendent of the Tompkins Seneca Tioga BOCES (TST-BOCES). Talcott is expected to start her new position on August first.
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Former Acting Police Chief John Joly has returned to the Ithaca Police Department to serve as deputy chief. Joly left IPD in 2023 to file a lawsuit against the City alleging that he was racially discriminated against for being a white man.
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8.2 % I don’t care.
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The race for New York State’s 52nd Senate District is intensifying as incumbent Democrat Lea Webb and Republican challenger Mike Sigler are running for the position. Webb narrowly won the seat in 2022 and is focused on reproductive rights, healthcare access, and supporting union jobs. Sigler has been a Tompkins County Legislator for more than a decade and is emphasizing public safety, economic concerns, and a shift away from what he calls “extreme” politics.
Since her election in 2022, Senator Lea Webb has concentrated on protecting reproductive rights, enhancing healthcare access, and promoting job growth through union support. Webb has championed legislation to strengthen abortion protections in New York, which she aims to maintain as a sanctuary state for reproductive rights in a post-Roe v. Wade world.
“We are fighting for our freedoms in a post-Dobbs world, and we must do everything we can to protect our bodily autonomy,” Webb said. “I will continue to deliver on my promise to ensure New York remains a sanctuary for reproductive rights.”
Webb also chairs the New York Senate Committee on Women’s Issues and has worked on initiatives to improve healthcare outcomes for mothers and babies. Additionally, she has been a strong advocate for increasing access to healthcare across her district, which includes Cortland County, Tompkins County, and part of Broome County.
Webb has received endorsements from several prominent organizations in recognition of her efforts. Eleanor’s Legacy, a statewide organization that elects prochoice Democratic women, praised Webb for her commitment to reproductive rights and healthcare.
“We at Eleanor’s Legacy are proud to endorse Lea Webb for State Senate. It is more important than ever to elect pro-choice women,” said Julie Shiroishi, Executive Director of Eleanor’s Legacy. “We know that voters want to see strong pro-choice candidates, and Lea Webb is the woman for the job.”
Webb has also been endorsed by the New York State Laborers Union, representing over 40,000 unionized construction
workers nationwide. She has committed to advancing policies that support the creation of good-paying, union-represented jobs in the Southern Tier and beyond.
“I am honored to receive the endorsement of the hard-working men and women represented by LIUNA-NY,” Webb said. “I will always be a strong voice for working families and look forward to our continued work together.”
Additionally, Webb has received endorsements from The New York State Working Families Party, and the New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV).
“As a State Senator, Lea Webb has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to environmental protection and fighting climate change,” NYLCV President, Julie Tighe said. She continued saying that Webb is on tack to earn a perfect 100% on the NYLCV Environmental Scorecard.
According to Tighe, “[Webb] has championed policies that promote clean energy and public transportation, green jobs and education programs, food security and zero-waste initiatives, and more. For these reasons and more, we are proud to endorse her for reelection to the State Senate.”
Mike Sigler has called himself a moderate Republican and has served on the Tompkins County Legislator for 14 years. Sigler launched his campaign emphasizing the need for new leadership in Albany. Sigler has been critical of what he describes
as “extreme politicians” and has focused on public safety, economic issues, and reducing the influence of downstate politics on his district.
“Albany is broken, and extreme politicians like Lea Webb are the core of the problem,” Sigler said. “In the Senate, Webb doesn’t vote to help the people of the 607 area code; she votes the way her NYC and Albany bosses tell her to vote.”
Sigler’s campaign has gained momentum by creating the “Local 607” party, a new independent political party representing the interests of Broome, Cortland, and Tompkins counties. Sigler and his team collected nearly 5,000 signatures to secure a spot for the party on the November ballot, surpassing the required number by almost 1,800 signatures.
“The Local 607 Party isn’t about me or any other candidate. It’s about the people of our communities, who’ve been suffering from skyrocketing prices, job losses, population outflow, and dangerous laws like Bail Reform that make our streets less safe,” Sigler said.
Sigler has received endorsements from several law enforcement organizations, highlighting his stance on public safety and support for police. The Ithaca Police Benevolent Association (IPBA), Tompkins County Deputy Sheriff ’s Association, and the New York State Union of Police Associations (NYSUPA) have all backed his campaign.
“Having you stand with us, denouncing
Ihave been a landlord for ten years and I manage 41 residential and commercial office units in Tompkins County. About 2/3 of these are low or moderate income residential. I currently employ three full time staff. I became a landlord because I wanted to work on converting existing buildings to not use fossil fuels — I made the capital in the first place in the tech industry not by real estate investing. I also have significant bank financing. When I started, I greatly under-estimated the challenges of being a landlord and have been in an intense learning process. I only work on the rental business part time myself as I still do some technology consulting to support myself.
It’s important to understand that rental housing is a market. As such prices (rents) are closely governed by supply and demand. For any given property/location, what we can charge is heavily constrained by market forces. If we try to charge $100/ month too much for a given unit, we’ll be doing showing after showing without renting it because tenants can find something they like better for the same price, or something cheaper that they like equally well. Only when we have priced a given unit correctly can we rent it with a reasonable level of effort.
By the same token, we also cannot charge substantially under the current market. We have to pay current market wages for competent staff, pay property taxes, service our debt, and pay current market rates for specialized contractors, repair and maintenance materials, etc. If we don’t charge enough, we won’t be able to keep up on all these obligations. I found this out the hard way when we failed to raise rents sufficiently in the recent inflation boom and fell behind on property taxes as a result.
Overall, land-lording at present is a highly competitive market with low barriers to entry, many players at all scales, and as such profit margins are generally thin. It is certainly possible to make significant wealth with patience, good judgment, and skill, but it’s likely to involve a lot of hard work over a long period.
Turning to the question of non-renewals, I estimate about 95% of our tenants
A Good Cause Eviction public bearing will take place at City Hall on June 20.
are great — pay their rent and cause no major issue to us or anyone else. However, it’s difficult with our market focus on low and moderate income tenants to bat 100%, and we don’t — some of our tenants turn into major problems, and end up being non-renewed. We do about 0-2 non-renewals of tenants each year. Here are some of the reasons we have nonrenewed tenants in the past:
* Tenant discharged a firearm in the unit, resulting in a standoff with police and (after extensive negotiation by us) an arrest. Tenant later turned out to be a drug dealer.
* Tenant never took out their garbage but stored it all inside the unit for well over a year, causing appalling conditions and extensive damage to the apartment.
* Tenant left garbage all over the yard of a multi-family property and failed to clean it up despite numerous requests. Also verbally aggressive and threatening with her neighbors who complained to her.
* Rent arrears.
* Tenant’s boyfriend was dealing drugs, which was discovered when the police broke down the door in a dawn raid.
* Multiple neighbor complaints that a tenant was constantly screaming at her kids in an upsetting way and also engaging in prostitution.
However, for every actual non-renewal we do, we probably have two or three cases where we threaten non-renewal in order to address a behavioral issue where the tenant successfully addresses the problem and they are ultimately renewed. Some examples I can readily recall are:
* Tenant refused to stop sleeping in a basement area that was not habitable space and only agreed to stop on threat of non-renewal.
* Tenants getting later and later on rent.
* Tenants being verbally aggressive with my staff or me, or repeatedly and aggressively texting/calling personal cellphones out of work hours.
* Tenant was storing large numbers of stolen shopping carts on the property and wouldn’t take them back to the stores until threatened with non-renewal.
* Tenant getting into constant conflict with neighbors.
Juneteenth commemorates the end of the evil of slavery in the U.S. The emancipation of African Americans certainly did not end racism, oppression, or injustice, but it is fitting that we mark the demise of that “peculiar”, horrible institution.
Celebrating the federal holiday this week prompted me, a white person, to reflect on what the liberation of enslaved people meant to this country and, by extension, to all of us. I think of the roll call of Americans who have shaped the U.S. and the world, whose light would not have shone as it did without emancipation.
Booker T. Washington. Marcus Garvey. W.E.B. Du Bois. George Washington Carver. Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Dorothy Vaughan. Neil deGrasse Tyson.
Zora Neale Hurston. Langston Hughes. Maya Angelou. Toni Morrison. Alex Haley. James Baldwin. Audre Lorde. Bell Hooks. Ta-Nehisi Coates.
Scott Joplin. Louis Armstrong. Billie Holiday. Ella Fitzgerald. Marian Anderson. Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Chuck Berry. Mahalia Jackson. Aretha Franklin. Nina Simone. Michael Jackson. Grandmaster Flash. (Basically, we wouldn’t have Dixieland, Ragtime, Blues, Gospel, Jazz, Soul, Rock-and-Roll, or Hip-hop without the musical genius of African Americans.)
Jesse Owens. Jackie Robinson. Arthur Ashe. Hank Aaron. Willie Mays. Derek Jeter. Walter Payton. Jerry Rice. Patrick Mahomes. Tiger Woods. Wilt Chamberlain. Michael Jordan. LeBron James. Wilma Rudolph. Althea Gibson. Florence Griffith Joyner. Jackie Joyner-Kersee. Simone Biles. Serena Williams. Hattie McDaniel. Sidney Poitier. Ruby
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the proposed abolishment of the Ithaca Police Department while also supporting practical and meaningful reform efforts, was noticed by the membership of the PBA,” said IPBA President Thomas Condzella in his endorsement letter to Sigler. “That, along with your support of local unions and public workers in general, also contributed to our unanimous vote to support you.”
Dee. Morgan Freeman. Cicely Tyson. Viola Davis. James Earl Jones. Ava DuVernay. Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. Congressman John Lewis. Ambassador Andrew Young. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. President Barack Obama.
Malcom X. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This list omits more influential people than it includes. We could add hundreds of other names.
But I am making this attempt, insufficient as it is, to remind myself- and maybe you- of the profound influence on this country effected by people whose ancestors were brought here in chains. It’s a reminder that the liberation of one group within our society nurtures the flowering of everyone in our society. The more opportunities exist for people’s brilliance to shine and their spirit to be shared, the greater we all become as a nation, and as humankind.
That sentiment is obvious, but seems vastly ignored in this divisive era. Dr. King’s words remain prophetic: “Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly. I can never be what I ought to be until you are what you ought to be, and you can never be what you ought to be until I am what I ought to be.”
The end of an institution that should never have existed, the unspeakable sin of slavery, is indeed a reason to celebrate. It's also a reason to recognize how much more needs to be done (Yo, white folks: I’m talking to you and me) to eradicate all its remnants, so that everyone’s light can shine.
May Juneteenth always reminds us that the liberation of any of us is emancipation for all of us.
The Tompkins County Corrections Officers Association (TCCOA) also endorsed Sigler, with TCCOA President Shawn Hogan praising his dedication to public safety. “You have dedicated much of your public career to fighting for the safety and security of our community’s families. You have a track record of sound judgment, and you work to learn and understand the needs of every aspect of the communities you represent,” Hogan said.
Over the last three years, the Sunflower Houses program has emerged as a beacon of hope for formerly incarcerated individuals in Tompkins County facing the daunting challenges of reentry into society.
The Sunflower Houses Program is a collaborative effort between Ultimate Reentry Opportunity (URO), Opportunities, Alternatives, and Resources (OAR), and Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services (INHS) and has been making significant strides in transforming lives and reducing recidivism rates since its inception in January 2021.
Tompkins County provided funding for the first three years of the program. As year three comes to an end, the County is now being asked to support providing permanent funding at a level of $170,000 per year, to continue operating and expanding the Sunflower Houses program through OAR.
The Sunflower Houses Program is a Housing First initiative designed to provide safe, affordable housing and wrap-around services for individuals reentering the community after incarceration. Recognizing the critical need for stable housing as a foundation for successful reentry, the program offers a low-barrier, harm reduction approach, accepting individuals at various stages of their reintegration journey, regardless of past substance use or mental health challenges.
Ithaca College professor and Sunflower Houses representative Paula Ioanide has said that the program stemmed from a comprehensive qualitative assessment conducted in 2018, revealing the dire need for affordable housing options among the formerly incarcerated population in Tompkins County.
Legislature Chair Dan Klein explained that while the program is requesting continued support after a three-year pilot, its fate depends on the county’s broader budget decisions.
(Photo: Tompkins County)
Ioanide said that in 2021 INHS had housing units that were not restricted by its funding and was able to provide the units to OAR to allow its clients to obtain housing while going through treatment. She continued saying that this was important because this population “often faces barriers to obtaining housing,” as a result of substance use issues and their formerly incarcerated status.
“We take a customized, individualized approach to work with people to the best of our ability so that they're not facing those kinds of repetitive cycles of punitive measures.”
— Paula Ioanide
According to Ioanide, “What we were looking to do with the Sunflower Houses was not only to provide safe, affordable, centrally located housing, with wraparound services for people who are deeply intersecting vulnerabilities in our county. We were also looking to reduce the recidivism
Paula Ioanide says that to continue providing vital services and support to formerly incarcerated individuals, Sunflower Houses requires additional funding of approximately $170,000 per year. (Photo: Ithaca College)
rate so as to not essentially have these folks cycle in and out of the local jail system.” Ioanide explained that “our theory of change was that providing centrally located safe affordable housing with supportive services by OAR would reduce the recidivism rates for this population and foster higher success outcomes.”
Despite the high health risks and structural barriers faced by participants, the Sunflower Houses Program has achieved a remarkably low in-program rebooking recidivism rate of just 7%. This statistic underscores the effectiveness of providing stable housing and comprehensive support services in reducing the likelihood of individuals returning to incarceration.
Additionally, the program has been instrumental in addressing the housing crisis among formerly incarcerated individuals in Tompkins County. Through its efforts, the Sunflower Houses Program has facilitated housing for a significant number of participants. Upon entering the program, none of the individuals had permanent housing, but upon exiting, 26% had secured permanent housing, marking a crucial step towards stable reintegration into the community.
According to Ioanide “While 73.8% of people were homeless when they entered the program, only 16.7% were homeless upon exiting the program.” This staggering 57% decrease in homelessness reflects the program’s tangible impact on improving housing stability and quality of life for its residents.
Central to the success of the Sunflower Houses Program is its comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of participants. From housing assistance to employment support, from substance use treatment to mental health counseling, the program offers a holistic approach to reentry, empowering individuals to rebuild their lives and thrive in the community. The utilization of these services by participants underscores the effectiveness of the program’s individualized, wraparound support model in addressing the multifaceted challenges of reentry.
“To our knowledge Sunflower Houses is the first housing first model program that was also set up through a restorative justice lens.”
— Paula Ioanide
Ioanide has said, “To our knowledge Sunflower Houses is the first housing first model program that was also set up through a restorative justice lens.” She added, “The majority of transitional housing historically is very punitive [and] puts people at very high risk of recidivating.”
According to Ioanide, “A lot of folks that come into transitional housing face things like curfews or drug tests or various other kinds of measures that often cycle them back into prison or jail.” She continued saying, “We decided that is not the approach
we wanted to take with the sunflower houses. Instead, we take a customized, individualized approach to work with people to the best of our ability so that they're not facing those kinds of repetitive cycles of punitive measures.”
However, the Sunflower Houses Program is not without its challenges, particularly in terms of funding. Despite its undeniable success, the program has faced budgetary constraints that have threatened its sustainability. The program’s expenses, including rent, utilities, maintenance, and personnel costs, have exceeded initial projections.
anide continued saying, “the reason it was a bad assumption is because many of our clients have DSS sanctions that prohibit them from getting that housing voucher.”
Additionally, Ioanide said that utility costs for the two and four bedroom units were “underestimated,” and that utility assistance programs for low-income renters were not accessible for Sunflower House clients because of how the housing complex is constructed.
“It’s still significantly less costly to run this program and support these folks than it is to incarcerate them.”
To continue providing vital services and support to formerly incarcerated individuals, the program requires additional funding of approximately $170,000 per year.
— Paula Ioanide
Ioanide underscored the initial misjudgment regarding the program’s budgetary assumptions, stating, “We made the assumption that the majority of the folks we were trying to house in the program would have access to [Department of Social Services (DSS) Total Needs Emergency Grants, which are roughly $400]. Turns out, that was a really bad assumption to make.” Io-
According to Ioanide, “there are utility assistance programs for lowincome people, but they require that you have an individualized meter for each person.” She continued saying that “Our units are set up in three bedroom units that are shared [so] this was not something that OAR could qualify those units for.” As a result, Ioanide said that the program was “left with a lot of utility costs that couldn’t be offset by various utility assistance types of programs available in the county.”
Consequently, Ioanide said the program found itself running at a deficit and was in danger of shutting down because it was forcing OAR to run ads against its own re-
serves at a negative approximately $93,000 in 2023. However, Ioanide has said that as a result of opioid settlement grants received by the County, and continued NYCHA funding, “In year three OAR was able to successfully offset some of those costs.”
While Ioanide accepted the fact that “It’s
actually much more costly to run this program than we had originally projected,” she said, “It’s still significantly less costly to run this program and support these folks than it is to incarcerate them.”
The future of the Sunflower Houses program, operated by Opportunities, Alternatives, and Resources (OAR), remains uncertain as it seeks funding for a fourth year of operations from Tompkins County. Legislature Chair Dan Klein explained that while the program is requesting continued support after a three-year pilot, its fate depends on the county’s broader budget decisions.
“We have a lot of those hanging out there — programs that we’ve funded temporarily to see how they’re doing,” Klein said. “And that’s going to be one of the big questions that we have to decide because if we want to save some money in the budget this year, that is one of the ways to do it.”
Klein emphasized the importance of the Human Services Coalition in the funding process. “The best thing that they can do is go to the Human Services Coalition,” he noted. “We give some money to the Human Services Coalition to have them do it for us, for human service agencies, and so they spend the time reviewing applications and talking to people from those programs and putting it all together into a package that they recommend to the county.”
As departments submit their budget proposals, the county will need to weigh the benefits of continuing such programs against the financial constraints of aiming for a 2% tax levy increase. The ultimate decision on Sunflower Houses’ funding will be made during the county’s comprehensive budget review later this year.
The Cornell Botanic Gardens will offer a variety of programming for the summer of 2024, including free tours that will allow visitors to see various plant and animal species around the gardens in the summer.
The Cornell Botanic Gardens are located at 124 Comstock Knoll Drive in Ithaca, and are open from dawn to dusk. Kevin Moss, Student & Public Engagement Coordinator for Cornell Botanic Gardens, said the gardens had much to offer to those who are interested in plants and animals, regardless of what time of year they come.
“There’s really something to see at any time of the year,” Moss said.
On Saturday, June 15, the Botanic Gardens will hold a one-day nature and well-being retreat, which will focus on the connection between nature and health.
The gardens will feature a bonsai exhibit in the Nevin Welcome Center from May 25 to Saturday, June 8. The exhibit will be in partnership with the Finger Lakes Bonsai Society, and features bonsai trees, miniature trees that are grown with an ancient technique that merges horticulture and art.
This year will be the final year of the Seeds of Survival exhibit, which focuses on plants in relation to Black people’s experiences. This includes food plants native to West Africa that
were used as food on slave ships, which slaves planted in their private gardens and became part of American cuisine. The exhibit features an indoor exhibit, an audio tour and an outdoor plant exhibit.
Moss said the Seeds of Survival exhibit had always been planned to be temporary, but while it had originally been planned for two years, the Cornell Botanic Gardens decided to continue it for a third year.
“I think there was just more to the story that we wanted to tell and it was a very popular exhibit,” he said. “We just wanted to continue it for an additional year to focus on some additional plants as well as to give people more of an opportunity to experience it.”
Some parts of the exhibit will remain in the gardens, but the focus of the gardens will shift elsewhere for the next three years. The gardens will offer monthly tours of the exhibit in June, July and August.
Moss encouraged people to come out and see what the Cornell Botanic Gardens had to offer.
“It’s a wonderful resource for the community and I encourage people to come out and visit,” he said.
For more information on the Cornell Botanic Gardens, including a list of summer programming, visit the gardens’ website at https://cornellbotanicgardens.org/
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The Finger Lakes region and surrounding areas in New York are home to a burgeoning craft beer scene, with each brewery offering unique experiences, delicious brews, and vibrant atmospheres. Here’s a detailed look at some of the standout bre weries that make this region a must-visit for beer enthusiasts.
Nestled in a renovated 19th-century barn with views of Seneca Lake, Two Goats Brewing has become a beloved spot for craft beer lovers, live music aficionados, and those seeking a serene yet lively atmosphere. Founded by Jon and Jess Rodgers in 2010, the brewery’s inception traces back to Jon’s fascination with a blonde doppelbock in Ithaca in 1984. This moment sparked a passion for brewing that has culminated in the creation of Two Goats Brewing. The brewery focuses on crafting highquality, traditionally styled beers using basic ingredients, embodying a philosophy of simplicity, authenticity, and efficiency. Signature offerings include the Beef-on-Weck sandwich featuring local beef slow-cooked, thinly sliced, and served on a housemade kimmelweck roll with au jus and a mild cream sauce. Vegetarian options include a homemade hummus sandwich or a hummus bowl with chips.
According to Sam, who is a hostess at Two Goats, the brewery currently has eight different beers on tap. “The first one we have is our Hector Lager, and that’s a lager style beer. Then we have our Goat Master, which is a Kolsch.”
She continued, “We have a Red Beard, and that’s our Red Ale. Our Hefeweizen is our Big Deck Hefe. We have a Hazy IPA, and that is the Golden Crush. We have an Imperial IPA as well, and we just call that the X IPA.”
Sam added that if you take out the Hefeweizen, and if you just keep the Lager, Kolsch, Red Ale, the Hazy IPA, and the Imperial IPA, “Those are five that we have on tap year-round.”
Patrons also participate in the dollar bill tradition, where they tack dollar bills to the ceiling, which are later donated to local causes.
The brewery utilizes geothermal energy to support solar panels, providing 75% of their electricity, and diverts 80% of their waste from landfills through composting, reusing, and recycling.
Two Goats Brewing is located at 5027 State Route 414 in Burdett, New York, and is open Friday-Saturday from noon to 10 p.m., and Sunday-Thursday from noon to 8 p.m., with extended hours to 9 p.m. starting in June. Live music is offered Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. starting in June, Friday and Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m.
Overlooking the picturesque Seneca Lake, Scale House Brewery in Hector, New York, offers a serene escape for patrons to unwind, connect, and savor a diverse range of finely crafted brews.
The brewery is dedicated to the art and science of brewing high-quality, distinctive craft beers. Signature beers include Scale House Cream Ale and Scale House Lake Monster Lager. The culinary offerings feature gourmet pizzas ranging from small ($9.95) to large ($19.95) with build-your-own options, and additional foods complement their craft beers.
Scale House Brewery hosts events, live music, and community-oriented initiatives, embracing sustainable brewing practices to minimize its ecological footprint.
Founded in 2015 and perched on a 150-acre property with breathtaking views of Seneca Lake, Grist Iron Brewing Company is known for its extensive and unique variety of beers brewed on-site.
The brewery offers 15 different beers on tap, ensuring there is something to satisfy every
palate. The menu includes pizzas, sandwiches, smoked meats, barbecue, and shareable plates, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available.
Executive Chef Alex Brown has said that “about half of the beers on tap will be rotating throughout the summer and the rest will be mainstays.” He continued saying that mainstays include brews like the “campfire light lager, brown ale, red ale, and the lake life IPA.” Brown added, “All those are the great beers that you can always expect to have here all year round.”
According to Brown, the rotating list includes brews such as the mango IPA, a raspberry wheat, and double IPA.
Grist Iron Brewing Company’s beers are available in over 100 restaurants and bars in upstate New York, and for purchase in the brewery’s gift shop and select stores. Accommodations include The Lodge at Grist Iron, a beer-themed inn with modern amenities, and a historic farmhouse that accommodates up to 16 guests with views of Seneca Lake. The brewery hosts beer festivals, live music, and other activities throughout the year. Grist Iron Brewing Company is open Sunday
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from noon to 7 p.m. (kitchen until 6:30 p.m.), Monday-Tuesday from noon to 8 p.m. (kitchen until 7:30 p.m.), Thursday from noon to 8 p.m. (kitchen until 7:30 p.m.), and Friday-Saturday from noon to 9:30 p.m. (kitchen until 8:30 p.m.). It is closed on Wednesdays.
Located across from the historic Niagara Mohawk Building, Talking Cursive Brewing Company in Syracuse, New York, is a woman and veteran-owned brewery that values quality and innovation.
The brewery offers a wide variety of draught beers, weekly food and drink specials, can and bottle releases, and events like Brewer’s Dinners and charity fundraisers. Signature offerings include a finalist for Best Burger in New York and a silver medal-winning Bohemian pilsner, which is either on draught or in the tanks. The atmosphere is enhanced by knowledgeable beertenders who serve with a smile.
Twisted Rail Brewing Company has multiple locations in New York and prides itself on making delicious beer using 60% or more New York-grown grains, hops, malts, and fruits. The
brewery supports local farmers and donates 100% of their spent grains to feed livestock.
Signature beers include Lake to Lake Lager (ABV 4.9, IBU 11), a clean, crisp lager perfect for light beer drinkers; NYS Pilsner (ABV 5.4, IBU 57), a Bohemian style lager with hoppy, sweet, bready, and malted tones; Frost Town Farmhouse Saison (ABV 5.8, IBU 25), a golden wheat ale with a citrus-sweet nose and spicy coriander fi nish; Raspberry Wheat Ale (ABV 4.6, IBU 15), a summer favorite with slightly tart raspberries and a sweet fruity nose; and It Takes 2 to Mango (ABV 3.9, IBU 12), a German Gose’ sour with fresh mango fl avor.
Lucky Hare Brewing Company, located in Hector, New York, and Watkins Glen, New York, is dedicated to producing high-quality farm-brewed craft beer. Established in 2016, the brewery moved to a state-of-the-art facility in Watkins Glen in 2018, increasing its production to 1,500 barrels annually.
The “Wild Hare Series” highlights locally sourced fruits aged in local wine barrels. Signature beers include traditional flagship ESB, IPAs, lagers, kettle sours, barrel-aged Russian Imperial Stouts, and Belgian inspired ales.
The Brewery of Broken Dreams is located at 8319 Pleasant Valley Road in Hammondsport,
NY, on the Keuka Lake Beer Trail. The brewery is housed in a historic building that has seen various uses over its 120+ year history, including serving as a winery and surviving multiple fi res and renovations.
All beers are brewed with 100% New York State hops and base malts, emphasizing local ingredients and collaboration with neighboring farmers. Popular brews include their Triskaidekaphobia Strong Ale and other creatively crafted beers that highlight the fl avors of the region.
The tasting room provides several serving options: tastings ($8 for four 2oz samples, with additional samples at $2 each), fl ights ($12 for four 4oz samples, with additional samples at $3 each), full and short pours, and growler fi lls. Prices for full pours range from $6 to $9, and short pours from $4 to $5. They also offer cider and wine pours, and various snacks such as chips, pretzels, nuts, cheese-fi lled pickles, and cheese curds. Visitors are welcome to bring their own snacks as well.
The Brewery of Broken Dreams is open Thursday and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from noon to 6:30 p.m., with hours changing seasonally.
Rooster Fish Brewing was one of New York’s fi rst official farm breweries and is located at 223 North Franklin Street in Watkins Glen. The former brewery has since assumed the role of a tap-room that offers craft bewa from local breweries, with a rotating offering
of at least five craft-style small batch beers and up to four seasonal and special brews.
The menu includes a wide array of craft beers, with at least seven craft-style small batch beers and up to four seasonal and special brews available at any given time. The bar also features a pub kitchen offering a diverse menu that caters to various dietary needs, including vegan and gluten-free options. The pub’s menu includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
“We are no longer a brewery. We are a Pub that promotes local breweries on our taps,” said Elishea. She continued saying, “we carry and support our local breweries and our customers enjoy coming here because they can try multiple breweries in one stop.”
The operating hours for Rooster Fish Brewing are as follows:
Monday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Personal Best Brewing is a microbrewery and taproom located at 321 W. State St. in Ithaca, New York. The brewery is situated in a renovated building that formerly housed the City Health Club. The facility now includes an outdoor beer garden, a variety of recreational activities such as shuffleboard, and a taproom offering a diverse selection of beers.
The beer menu at Personal Best Brewing includes a range of styles to cater to different tastes, including IPAs, sours, stouts, lagers, and bocks. Some of the beers currently on tap include “Another Green Whirl,” “Active Suspension,” and “Garbage Plate,” showcasing the brewery’s ability to offer both classic brews and innovative new creations.
In addition to their extensive beer offerings, Personal Best Brewing features FITTNELL BBQ on Fridays and Saturdays, providing de-
licious BBQ options to complement their beers. The BBQ service operates Fridays from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 3 to 8 p.m. The brewery is open Wednesday-Thursday from 4 to 10 p.m., Friday from 4 to 11 p.m., Saturday from noon to 11 p.m., and Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m. They also host trivia nights on Sundays from 5 to 7 p.m. and happy hours from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and all day Sunday, offering $1 off pint specials and half-off shuffleboard games
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The Ithaca Concert Band is a local community band that has been performing throughout Ithaca and Tompkins County since 1976 with the goal of providing live, quality musical performances at places accessible to all people of Tompkins County and to offer local musicians a challenging and rewarding musical experience in an encouraging environment. The band features Ithacan musicians of all ages, from college students to retirees in their late 70s.
them. He added that the band’s main importance, is to perform for the community.
“We are a community band, and our emphasis is on performing for the community and targeting all kinds of audiences,” Charichner said. “We play traditionally American concert band music, which can encompass pop, classical, overtures, marches, the typical concert band stuff.”
The band recently unveiled its 2024 summer concerts, starting with their fi rst performance at Ithaca Fest and ending with their last summer performance at Danby Community Church. Their summer performances include:
Horizon Villages — Thursday, June 20, at 7 p.m.
South Hill Cider — Thursday, July 2, at 7 p.m.
Longview — Thursday, July 11 at 7 p.m.
Danby Community Church — Wednesday, July 24 at 7 p.m.
Art Carichner, one of the conductors for the Ithaca Concert Band, has been with the band since 2015. He is conducting the last two concerts at Longview and Danby Community Church. Charichner described the variety of genres that the band regularly performs.
“A wonderful group will be performing patriotic pieces, americana, folk tunes and marches,” Carichner said.
Th is year is the fi rst year that the band has performed at South Hill Cider, which Charichner said is an exciting new step for
At the summer performances, concertgoers can look forward to hearing a wide variety of American tunes, anywhere from pop to classical.
“We remind the community of the wonderful concert band tunes that are out there,” Charichner said. “We play great composers like Copland and Gershwin, Bernstein, all the goodies, as well as the Beatles and things like that.”
Charichner said he initially wanted to join the band when he was a retired teacher from Horseheads High School, at the time teaching at Ithaca College. He saw that the band was looking for a conductor, auditioned, and got the role.
“I enjoy it very much,” Charichner said. “It’s a lot of fun, the people are wonderful, we have a fantastic board. We work real hard, we depend on the people’s support for our funds to transport our equipment and stuff like that. We’re looking forward to a good summer season.”
After taking a break in September, the band will “start all over again” and begin their fall concert series.
For more information on the Ithaca Concert Band, visit https://www.ithacaconcertband.org/
The Glenn H. Curtiss Museum, located in Hammondsport, is dedicated to celebrating the innovations, accomplishments and the memory of Glenn Hammond Curtiss, a Hammondsport native who spent the majority of his life dedicated to engineering and pioneering in bicycle, motorcycle, and aviation industries.
Carol Anne Adams, executive director of the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum oversees all day-to-day procedures and events at the museum. She assumed the position in February, after working as the educational director for the museum since July 2023. She said the purpose of the museum is to educate and honor the local and national significance and accomplishments of Glenn H. Curtiss.
“A lot of people don’t realize the history and the people that were driven to be here because Glenn was creating these engines,” Adams said. “[The museum] is really paying homage
to the beauty and the art of that early engineering period.”
With education a priority for her, Adams has a goal to work to make the museum more interactive and educational for visitors.
“One of my main missions is to move our museum forward into being a STEM-based educational learning experience,” Adams said.
“Right now, the museum is really a lot of stagnant exhibits. [...] I want to make the space much more kid-friendly, and I want to make it interactive.”
Currently, Adams, a graduate of Cornell University, is leading a collaboration between the museum and the university to make a “learning lab” with two engines that the museum has donated. She hopes that this will create an interactive virtual reality that can showcase how the parts of an airplane engine work.
“We have collections,” Glenda Gephart, former Director of Administration and Across Ithaca, food trucks dot parking lots, line up for festivals, and group together for the Ithaca Farmers Market—both locations. These four offer great tastes, classic and innovative cuisines, and casual dining at picnic tables or in adjacent breweries.
720 W. Green St. 11am-2pm Monday-Friday Year-round Pasta & Sandwiches, Steak Sandwich Day on Wednesday!
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JP Vico runs Circus Truck, an experience offering a deep heart and punk attitude with their innovative pastas and sandwiches. He’s constantly creating new combinations such as pasta con melanzane e salsiccia, a 50/50 orichette with one side chorizo and jalapeno in a spicy red sauce and the other carbonara, and orecchiette with sauteed pears in a pistachio gorgonzola sauce. Vico recommends fi rst-time visitors enjoy one of those pasta creations as they are his favorite thing on the menu. But, the unexpected bonus at this food truck is Jewelry by Eclipse. “Eclipse is a fourteen-year-old cre-
ative powerhouse who makes amazing earrings, bracelets and necklaces,” said Vico. “I got one of their necklaces for my wife and she loves it!”
620 W. Green St. Liquid State Brewing Parking Lot 4-9pm Wed & u 4-10pm Friday 12-10pm Saturday 2-8pm Sunday Fried Chicken with a twist
A full list of their special events is available at silofoodtruck.com/events
Katie Foley and Jesse Steve partnered to create this food truck, now entering its tenth year of operations. “We did Grassroots our fi rst time ever in the fi rst week of July 2015,” said Foley. “It’s amazing to me!” Th e food truck got started with Steve’s idea to fry chicken in a way that delivered it to the customer quickly. With the addition of Foley’s business expertise, the duo forged a food truck that delivers traditional and unusual combinations while becoming a stalwart participant in the Ithaca food scene.
Menu item for a fi rst time visitor? Foley recommends the Silo Fried. “It’s our basic classic fried chicken dish. It’s half a pound of fried
chicken on the bone, our homemade cornbread with honey butter, and our signature slaw,” she said. “A little bit more of the adventurous eater, I lead them towards the Wizard Green Coconut Curry. Also a half a pound of fried chicken on the bone but served with purple coconut sticky rice, fresh greens, our homemade green coconut curry sauce, and topped with our Asian trio pickle.”
Favorite thing on the menu: Steves loves the Silo Knuckle Sandwich, boneless fried chicken served on Heidelberg bread with homemade house hot sauce and roasted red pepper mayo. Only available at the Liquid State location.
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Also attending the Juneteeth Festival and others this summer.
Soul food specialties like mustard fried chicken and collard greens
Ricky Stewart Jr called his mother and got her recipe for Mustard Fried Chicken during the pandemic. “She was like, ‘Hey, you gotta try it.’ And I was like, oh, yeah, this is it,” he said. In his off time, he created his own ghost kitchen, using this creative outlet to refi ne the recipe. Th en, his mother, Jean, died from COVID and he lost his job at a local restaurant.
“I grew up on Cleveland Avenue. My goal was to have soul food that was accessible to the community,” said Stewart. “I wanted it to be affordable. My mission was a single parent can feed themselves and a child off a dinner.”
Jean’s Mustard Fried Chicken is the cornerstone of the menu, but his kitchen creativity shows itself in unique touches like the soda sauces. “I had a root beer sauce, Dr. Pepper sauce, a rosemary orange sauce, a thyme grape fennel sauce which was made out of grape soda,” he said.
His recommendation for a fi rst time visitor? Mustard Fried Chicken. But his favorite thing on the menu is the collard greens.
301 Taughannock Blvd. (by the Jewel Box, Park along the street or at the lot across the street)
11am-7pm Tuesday-Saturday
Ithaca Farmer’s Market at the Steamboat Landing
9-3 Saturday & Sunday
Ithaca Farmer’s Market at DeWitt Park
11-2 Tuesdays
Trumansburg Farmer’s Market
Hours TBD Wednesdays
Back in 1988, Brian Horvath started his fi rst food truck as a way to follow the Grateful Dead concert tour. He’d been working at a pizza place and decided he could do that on the road. “I ripped the oven out of my house, lined it with oven brick, rented a truck and went out on summer tour. I got a few friends involved who liked the idea. Th ey invested a
little bit of money,” he said. “In a matter of two weeks, we not only paid for everything we needed on tour, I made more money in that time period than I made working for a month.”
Once pizza became more common, Stewart changed his focus to pitas with a Greek fl air and never regretted it. His favorite thing on the menu is the Breakfast Pita, a spinach omelet with feta, tomato, and caramelized onions covered with tzaziki sauce. For the fi rst time visitor, he recommends the Falafel for vegetarians and the Classic Gyro for meat eaters.
Ithaca’s food truck scene is lively, and a great way to enjoy the sunshine this summer!
“ June is bustin’ out all over.” Daytrips, swimming, barbecues, winery tours. It’s summer in the Fingerlakes. And one of the great pleasures of summer here is the profusion of summer theatre.
The Hangar is celebrating its 50th season this summer. Artistic Director Shirley Serotsky has chosen a three musical season: Ride the Cyclone (June 20–29)
The lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. Waking in limbo, a mechanical fortune teller invites each to tell a story to win the chance to return to life.
Ragtime (July 11–20)
Th is epic musical, based on E.L. Doctorow’s novel, features a superb book by Terrence McNally and a glorious score from Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens Todd vs. e Titanic (July 27–Aug 3)
into a live musical was an immediate hit on Broadway, playing for 13 years, and in countless schools since.
Performs at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse in Auburn. Brett Smock is its longtime Producing Artistic Director.
Jersey Boys (June 5–22)
One of the better juke-box musicals: the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
Newsies (July 10–27)
Inspired by the 1899 Newsboys strike, this Disney property offers athletic choreography and a sharp story.
Bandstand (Aug 14–31)
It’s 1945. Soldier Donny Novitski leads his band of fellow veterans in a competition for America’s next swing band sensation.
May We All (Sept 18–Oct 26)
“a new Country Musical”
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July 10 | Dr. Shahrad Taheri
Professor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine—Qatar
“Can We Reverse Type 2 Diabetes, One of the Greatest Global Health Challenges?”
July 17 | Dr. Saurabh Mehta
Cornell’s Janet and Gordon Lankton Professor, Nutritional Sciences
“One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Precision Nutrition for Population Health”
July 24 | Dr. Kathryn Fiorella
Assistant Professor, Cornell’s Department of Public and Ecosystem Health
“How Global Fisheries Connect Us All—
Environmental Change for Health and Well-being”
Composer/performer Joe Kinosian plays the sole survivor of an apocalyptic event has wiped out most of the human race, including every other cast member of a new musical about the Titanic. But for Todd, the show must go on.
Once again, the Hangar’s outdoor stage will feature its beloved Kidstuff series. Tickets and info: hangartheatre.org.
Performing at the Little York Pavilion, Cortland Rep is a couple of years older than the Hangar. Since 2000 it has been led by Artistic Director Kerby Thompson.
My Fair Lady (through June 14)
The evergreen classic from Lerner & Loewe.
e Last Romance (June 19–28)
Playwright Joe Pietro (Over the River and Th rough the Woods) has penned a “goldenyears love story”
Escape to Margaritaville (July 3–12)
Th is recent jukebox musical features the tunes of Jimmy Buffet in a light-hearted
Wait Until Dark (July 17–26)
The classic thriller in which our blind heroine Susan must outwit “a trio of men who will stop at nothing to get the diamonds they think are hidden in the apartment.”
Beauty and the Beast (July 31–Aug 17)
The fi rst show that Disney decided to make
Play of Delights (June 22-23) (storyhouseithaca.org)
at the Youth Farm Project, 24 Nelson Road, Ithaca
Free, reservations requested
Join professional and community artists for Play of Delights, the culmination of a fourmonth theater project involving performers of all ages from Ithaca and Trumansburg, inspired by Ross Gay’s essays.
Running to Places (runningtoplaces. org)
Chicago (Teen Edition) (July 5–7) At Ithaca High School
Free; tickets required. Featuring choreography by Tucker Davis
Ithaca Shakespeare Company (ithacashakespeare.org)
All’s Well that Ends Well (July 18–21 and 24–28)
“Part fairy tale, part romantic comedy, part coming of age story — and part radical deconstruction of all of the above.” Performing outside at Robert H. Treman State Park.
Hungry for more theatre? Binghamton’s Know Theatre presents Almost Maine through June 23; also in Binghamton: Gilbert & Sullivan’s Princess Ida (Summer Savoyards, July 19–21). Syracuse Shakespeare in the Park presents Hamlet (June 14–16) and Two Gentlemen of Verona (Aug 2–4, 9–11).
Before California wine became widely available in the U.S. in the 1970s, most Americans probably experienced Cabernet Sauvignon—whether they realized it or not—as the predominant grape in Bordeaux wines from the left bank of the Garonne River. Even though it was about 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, it was named for the region, not the variety.
Naming wines for the grape from which they are made was popularized in California in the 1930s, according to a 2021 article by Randy Caparaso for Lodi Wine Growers, in order to combat the practice of using European place-names on bottles of any old California wine. Th e use of grape names for wine names led to a focus on “varietal character,” a suite of attributes that could supposedly be associated reliably with a particular grape variety. But more recently, wine afiçionados, particularly sommeliers, are choosing to emphasize terroir or “sense of place” over varietal character to identify the positive qualities of what’s in the bottle. And that is good news for Finger Lakes Cabernet Sauvignon. Because it
is quite different from the California stuff.
Most Americans know the name, so they ask for it when they walk into a tasting room. “The challenge is that the public is used to bigger, bolder Cabernet Sauvignon,” said Craig Hosbach, the winemaker for Fox Run Vineyards on Seneca Lake. “They need to be open to the elegance of a Finger Lakes wine.” And younger wine drinkers, he said, are definitely headed in that direction.
Vanessa Hoff man, the winemaker at Knapp Winery on Cayuga Lake, is from California and has been in the Finger Lakes for only a couple of years. Initially, she thought it would be challenging to make Cabernet Sauvignon here. Instead, she has found it to be a real pleasure. “In California you’re fi ghting against the sugar, trying to keep the wine under 15% [alcohol],” she said. “Here we struggle to get to 12%.”
High alcohol content has an effect and not all of it is good. While western sun pumps up the sugar—which turns into alcohol during fermentation—in the Finger Lakes, Hoffman said, the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes achieve “pheno-
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lic ripeness,” a state in which acidity, sugar content, and tannin levels are all in balance.
She described the regional “ripening curve” as entirely different because there is less sunshine, which affects the fl avor profi le of the grape. California “Cabs” are fl avored with black and red fruits and leather, Hoff man said, while less blue and more red fruit, cocoa and baking spice emerges from a Finger Lakes Cabernet Sauvignon.
Our wines do not look like West Coast wines either. Because of the stronger sun in California, the already thick skins on this variety are even thicker and laden with anthocyanins, which makes the resulting wines “inky.” But, as Hoff man noted, “dark doesn’t mean it tastes good.”
Seth Thomas, the winemaker at Shalestone Vineyards on Seneca Lake, which makes only red wine, is a fan of Cabernet Sauvignon. “It has more body than other red varieties,” he said, “with a nice fruit profi le, and it is just
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Over 100 years ago in 1921, Stewart Park was officially opened as a public park, but it has lived many lives in the past few centuries, even before it became a park. The nonprofit organization Friends of Stewart Park has worked to revitalize the park to bring back its vibrant culture and history while adapting it to modern day community needs.
It is estimated that about a half of a million people visit Stewart Park every year. In recent years, Friends of Stewart Park has done restoration and refurbishing projects to the historic carousel, boat house and pavilions, along with constructing new pathways and playgrounds to make the park more accessible. These projects, often costing over a million dollars, take a lot of community fundraising and grant support.
Less-noticed projects that the organization has worked on that add to the beauty, inclusiveness and attractiveness of the park include upgrading the bathrooms, the organization of several yearly volunteer events that help clean up the waterfront, regular landscaping and plantings of native pollinator species and the restoration of the memorial garden. The park also has Elaine’s Lending Library, a small, weather protected box with dozens of free books for children and adults alike to choose from while visiting the park.
Founded in 2011, Rick Manning, co-
founder and executive director of Friends of Stewart Park saw the need to establish the organization while working with the city to expand the waterfront trail.
“I was working with the chamber of commerce on the waterfront trail and as we were planning the route through Stewart Park, it became more evident that [the park] needed some attention,” Manning said. “We decided we would create this organization. [...] We did a plan for the whole park, what were the key projects, how we would revitalize the park and the playground rose to the top pretty quickly because it was not accessible.”
Manning added that the other project that came to the forefront as a priority for the park’s revitalization was the historic Wharton Film Studio building.
This year, with hopes to make the park more accessible and fun for children of all ages, Stewart Park is getting a new splash pad. The park previously had a small splash pad, but it was inaccessible and often only used by young children, according to Diana Riesman, president and founding member of the Friends of Stewart Park’s Board.
“This one is going to appeal to little kids but also a little bit older children,” Riesman said. “There will be overhead sprays, it’ll be bigger, and it will be accessible. It’s going to be hugely popular I think.”
Beyond the different types of spray features, the new splash pad will also integrate water conservation measures, including a push start button and timed water shutoff. This will make the new splash pad more environmentally responsible by reducing water waste when it isn’t in use.
Planning for the splash pad began at least four or five years ago, but the organization has had hopes to improve it for much longer. Construction on the splash pad is expected to be done in June or July, and the Friends of Stewart Park plans to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate its opening.
After the splash pad is completed this summer, the next project the park looks to complete is the restoration of the old Wharton Film Studio, which is currently being used as storage for the Ithaca Youth Bureau’s equipment for summer programming at the park.
Riesman is spearheading the project to restore the Wharton Studio, which was once a bustling attraction that brought in some of the most famous actors and actresses of the 1910s.
“The Wharton brothers really put Ithaca on the map as a center of movie making,” Riesman said.
The Wharton building will be restored into a cafe and an exhibit space within the building with outdoor terraces, showcasing the history of the building. Friends of Stewart Park has already started to fundraise for the Wharton Studio Museum project, hoping to start work within the next year.
“We really want to make sure that the history of the building lives on, because there are only like five studios from this era still standing in the entire country,” Riesman said. “We
are so lucky to have this really cool building here, and we believe that the building deserves a better fate.”
As of May 2023, the entire park has been put on the national registry of historic places, a testament to the historical and cultural significance of the park. This distinction allows the park to be eligible for state historic preservation matching grants, further boosting its restoration projects.
“It’s a nice feather in the cap for the park and for us,” Riesman said. “It also opens opportunities for federal funding when you have that designation.”
Riesman believes that preserving historic buildings is critical to preserving history overall, which Stewart Park has plenty of.
“We just feel that it’s really important that
the park be maintained but also improved and enhanced,” Riesman said. “Also to guarantee that these historic buildings live on. If you do not take care of historic buildings, they literally fall down or the roofs let in water and then you’re losing these important pieces of history.”
Riesman said the revitalization of the park overall is important to continue to serve the Ithaca community for generations to come.
She says that she has seen firsthand the multigenerational impact of the park, with people
who take their grandchildren to Stewart Park because they remember going to the park when they were children.
“The importance is really the park itself, which has so much abounding natural beauty, incredible history, and is such a beloved destination for people,” Riesman said. “The park serves so many people, it has a wonderful purpose, it brings people together. It is one of the places where you see maybe the greatest mixture of people playing together and hanging
out together in Ithaca.”
Summer events at the park, besides the ribbon-cutting to celebrate the opening of the splash pad, include The 6th Annual Ithaca Reggae Fest at Stewart Park on June 21-22, Watermusic and Dancing on the Waterfront Trail on Sunday, August 4 at 5 p.m. and the Ninth Annual Party for the Park on Saturday, September 21. For more information on upcoming events, visit https://www.friendsofstewartpark.org/events.
more complex.”
Dave Breeden, the winemaker at Sheldrake Point Winery on Cayuga Lake, finds the grapes from Sheldrake vineyards to have “dense, ripe tannins,” which he is able to turn into structure through barrel aging. “It’s not a great, big, overwhelming, jammy, alcohol-rich wine,” he said. “There is a balanced palate structure.” The phenolic ripeness to which Hoffman referred.
Long ago, the received wisdom was that it would be difficult, yea, impossible to grow vinifera grapes in the Finger Lakes. This, of course, turned out to be quite incorrect, but a few European varieties are challenged by the weather. Cabernet Sauvignon, it turns out, is tougher than some.
“People thought it would be a ‘cold-hardy’ issue,” Hosbach said, “but it is more hardy than Pinot noir or Merlot and about the same as Cabernet franc.” It is, however, best suited for sites closer to the ameliorating effects of the lake.”
“It’s one of the later varieties in terms of bud break,” said Thomas, who also manages the Shalestone vineyard, which is right on Seneca Lake. “But that can be beneficial, because with a late frost it will not be so badly damaged.” He described it as a vigorous grower which, because it is cold hardy, can be left on the vine later to ripen further and build up more sugar.
This is not to say there aren’t bad years. Breeden is glad to see some harvests recede in the rear view mirror. 2018 was very rainy, and 2019 had a cold spring, which caused bud break to be two weeks late. Rain dilutes flavor and decreases sun, which leads to lower sugar content. And, as Breeden points out, if you get a late start to the growing season in the Finger Lakes, you aren’t likely to get those two weeks back at the end of it.
It was not until 1996 that the origins of Cabernet Sauvignon were known. DNA analysis showed it to be the product of chance cross
between Cabernet franc and Sauvignon blanc, probably sometime in the 16th century and almost certainly in the Bordeaux region. One characteristic that Cabernet franc passed on to its scion is the famous “green pepper” taste caused by pyrazines. The descendant, however, has lower levels than the parent, and they are easier to dispel in the winemaking process.
Cabernet Sauvignon is not difficult to make, in the sense that no special steps are necessary. “Because it has such a strong tannin profile, it doesn’t oxidize like other wines,” said Thomas. “It is very stable.”
Hosbach said he does not treat it differently from other reds. In his process he aims for “the maximum expression of the grapes themselves. I try to add texture and layers without it becoming abrasive. You want mouth-feel, body, and complexity.”
Hoffman treats Cabernet franc delicately, but not so its offspring. “You can beat it up,” she said. “You can do as many punch-downs as you want and press it pretty heavily for more phenolics.” Punching down is what it sounds like: squeezing the grapes to expel liquid along with the flavors dissolved therein.
Immediately after they are picked, Breeden gives his Cabernet Sauvignon grapes a long, cold soak, which decreases the amount of tartaric acid in the berries. After they are destemmed, he lets them sit on their skins for up to 10 days during which they lose more acid. Malolactic fermentation converts malic to lactic acid and releases flavors. Once it is in the barrel, he keeps the wine cold and tartaric acid in the form of potassium bitartrate precipitates out, further taming the acid content.
All the winemakers agreed that Cabernet Sauvignon takes a bit longer to get to the consumer than do other wines. Thomas leaves it in the barrel for 12-15 months and then keeps it in the bottle for “at least a year or two” before selling it. The others leave it in the barrel for a year, but this is much longer than Pinot noir or Gamay noir, which are barreled for only 4-5 months, or Cabernet franc, which stays there 8-9 months.
It is the time in the oak barrels that tames the tannins through a subtle oxidation process. Breeden, Hosbach, and Thomas explicitly prefer to use older, more neutral barrels because none, for aesthetic reasons, wants to impart “oakiness”
to the wine. The job of the barrel is to remove an astringency caused by the tannins.
Cabernet Sauvignon is famous for its ability to age in the bottle. Once there it gradually becomes a smoother wine but its flavor profile also changes and any fruit flavors become more subtle. The winemaking process can affect its capacity to age. “You don’t want to take the life out of it before it goes in the bottle,” Hosbach said. “You want it to last at least 10 years and 20 would be nice.” He has high hopes for his 2020 and 2022 vintages. The former has good levels of tannins, and the latter he regards as “something special.” Breeden too is holding on to his 2022 vintage before releasing it, calling it “very good,” high praise from him. Shalestone is only now selling its 2019 vintage.
Aging is fine for those with patience, but all these winemakers aim for a Cabernet Sauvignon that will also be good as soon as you buy it. “If [the berries are] super ripe,” said Thomas, “you don’t need the aging.” Otherwise he recommends waiting a couple of years before drinking a smoother wine with diminished fruit. Hosbach says his wines can be drunk within a year of harvest, which is to say, immediately.
The North American equivalent of a Bordeaux is the trademarked “Meritage’’ blend. Winemakers must use at least two of the seven noble Bordeaux varieties. Shalestone doesn’t participate in the trademark; its “Harmony” bottle is a Bordeaux blend and its “Synergy’’ is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah. Hoffman and Hosbach make a Meritage in years where they are pleased with the quality of all the necessary grapes. In addition to making a Meritage, Breeden sometimes adds a little Merlot to his Cabernet Sauvignon varietal. “I do it for the fruit,” he said, “because Cab is all about texture and mouth-feel.”
Sheldrake is presently sold out of Cabernet Sauvignon, but is selling it Meritage. Hoffman calls the wine “easy to sell because, like Chardonnay, everyone drinks it.” Thomas says it sells well because “people know what it is.” Ah, but have they met a Fingers Lakes Cabernet Sauvignon?
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“Students are actually tearing apart those engines on the Cornell campus,” Adams said. “Th ey’re CAD designing and 3D modeling to create a virtual, augmented reality for us. One of those engines is going to come back and be put on one of our planes in our restoration shop, and the hope is that you can take your phone and see the engine moving and up and running while on teh airplane that was restored.”
Integrating visual elements into the exhibits is just one of the things that Adams has been working to integrate into the museum. She also said they are working to create a character for children to follow around the museum called “Glenn the goose.”
“You and your kid would follow these goose
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steps throughout the museum and at each stop, there would be interactive information directly targeted towards the child and information directly targeted towards the parent, so that opens dialogue between the child and the parent,” Adams said. “They’re learning it at different levels.
When asked why the museum is important to her, Adams said that “it’s a space where community and learning can take place simultaneously.”
Adams hopes to bring all of the different groups who attend the museum together through her efforts to make the museum more interactive.
“I want us to become a space that is no longer a stagnant exhibit but more community oriented, looking to foster a relationship with those hobbyists and enthusiasts within the aviation and motorcycle world, as well as getting kids excited about the beauty and the engineering of these objects,” Adams said.
Curtiss Classic Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet
August 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum
Presented by Odd Ball Old Dog Cycles, this motorcycle show and swap meet will feature vintage motorcycles, food and merchant vendors and route maps for suggested local rides. Th is outdoor event is free to the public. Discounted museum admission is $10 for the public during the event. Kids 6 and under are always free.
2024 Curtiss Classic Annual Golf Tournament
August 5 at the Bath Country Club
The 2024 Curtiss Classic will be held Monday, August 5 at the Bath Country Club beginning at 9 a.m. Register online at the Curtiss Museum Store or by calling 607-5697055.
2024 Wings and Wheels: Seaplane and Car Show
September 21 at Depot Park
Wings and Wheels in Hammondsport is a fun, family-friendly annual event sponsored by and for the benefi t of Th e Glenn H. Curtiss Museum. Th e event features seaplane demonstrations, more than 60 vehicles in the car show, and family activities. Th e event is free to the public. More information will be posted by the museum closer to the event.
Online Summer Lecture Series
May 30 through August 29 on Zoom Only Th e Curtiss Museum is holding their 2024 Summer Lecture Series, which was curated to bring together experts, thought leaders, and enthusiasts to explore and delve into the depths of aviation and beyond. Participation in the online lecture series is free, but registration is required. Secure your spot by sending an email to education@curtissmuseum. org. Registered participants will receive the Zoom link and additional details closer to each event’s date.
The museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information on the museum and their upcoming events, visit https://glennhcurtissmuseum.org/
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The summer of 2024 in Ithaca is set to be an unforgettable season for music enthusiasts, offering a diverse array of events from reggae and rock to jazz and folk.
The 6th Annual Ithaca Reggae Fest will return to Stewart Park, on Saturday, June 22, with a free Welcome Party on Friday, June 21. The festival started in 2017 and is dedicated to protecting Cayuga Lake through conscious celebration and raising funds for environmental organizations addressing water resource issues.
On June 21, the Welcome Party at the Large Pavilion will feature performances by Pachyman and his live dub band, DJ ha-MEEN, Ononkwa Medicine, and GIAC Jumpers, running from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Attendees can enjoy food and beverages available for purchase.
The main event on June 22 will kick off with a Yoga session led by Yoga Farm from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., featuring 108 Sun Salutations. This will be followed by music performances starting after 12 p.m., including acts such as John Brown’s Body, Peachyman, Sister Nancy, EarthKry, Mosaic Foundation, Root Shock, The Gayogohó:no , ’, Otha Day, and DJ Hameen.
The day will also include the Lake Discovery Village, an educational space with interactive activities focused on Cayuga Lake’s health, a Skateboarding Event, and an Art Village.
Tickets for the event are priced at $40 from April 23 to June 21, and $50 at the gate on June 22. Children under 16 can attend for free when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The CFCU Summer Concert Series, organized by the Downtown Ithaca Alliance, celebrates its 24th year of free live music performances every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Bernie Milton Pavilion on the Commons, except on July 4 and July 18.
The series features a variety of local and regional artists, starting with Front & Main and Alex Cano on June 13, and continuing with acts such as Thousands of One and New Planets on June 20, Ariel Arbisser and Destiny Lavibe on June 27, Neo Project on July 11, Freight and Mike Powell & Echosound on July 25, Firely Trio with Donna Leigh and Li’l Anne and Hot Cayenne on August 1, Singtrece & Stone
Cole Miracle on August 8, Small Kings and Terrapin Station on August 15, Gunpoets on August 22, Fall Creek Grass Band on August 29, Kitestring and Noon Fifteen on September 5, and Maddy Walsh & The Blind Spots on September 12.
This series offers a vibrant and entertaining experience for attendees of all ages.
The Community Concert Series will take place every Thursday from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM, featuring local and regional musicians. Attendees can enjoy cider by the glass, cocktails, local beer, and farm-to-table food. The series starts on June 20 with Claire Byrne’s Stringband, followed by the Ithaca Concert Band on June 27. The lineup continues with
Heavy Bone Zydeco on July 4, Jackson Cavalier on July 11, and Trevor MacDonald on July 18. Other performers include Rena Guinn, Freight, Annie Sumi, Peggy Haine with Dave Davies RhythmMakers, and the Sim Redmond Band.
The Golden Hour Music Series will be held every Friday from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM, featuring a mix of local favorites and regional acts. This series begins on June 21 with The Comb Down, followed by Scuba Jerry on June 28. Subsequent performances include Gunpoets on July 5, Jorge T. Cuevas and the Caribe Jazz Allstars on July 12, and the Sim Redmond Band on July 19. The series will feature Maddy Walsh & The Blind Spots, Thousands of One, Rose & the Bros, The Bigness, and Double Tiger.
For more information on the events and the full schedule, visit South Hill Cider’s of ficial website: South Hill Cider
Cornell University’s School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions will host its annual Friday Concert Series from June through August 2024. The series, held on the Arts Quad, offers free outdoor concerts open to the public and begins at 7 p.m. each Friday.
The lineup features a variety of musical genres. On June 28, Ghanaian drummer and composer Paa Kow will kick off the series with his Afro-fusion sound, blending rhythms from his homeland with jazz and African roots. On July 5, SingTrece & Stone Cold Miracle will deliver a mix of soulful energy and rock edge. Renowned saxophonist Bill Easley will per form with the I-bop Jazz Septet on July 12, pre senting a night of extraordinary jazz. The se ries continues on July 19 with Jorge T. Cuevas and the Caribe Jazz Allstars, who will bring a Latin dance party featuring salsa, cha-cha, bolero, samba, and merengue. Concluding the July lineup, the Ithaca-based live hip-hop band
Gunpoets will perform on July 26, spreading messages of peace, love, and justice through their music.
Free parking is available on campus after 5 p.m. For more details, visit the Cornell SCE events page.
The Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance is gearing up for another exciting year, scheduled to take place from July 18-21, 2024, at the Trumansburg Fairgrounds. This four-day festival, known for its eclectic mix of music and dance, has announced a diverse lineup that promises to appeal to a wide range of musical tastes.
Headlining the festival are iconic acts such as Donna the Buffalo, Old Crow Medicine Show, and the legendary Mavis Staples. Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Willie Watson, and Bombino are joining them, among many others. The lineup also includes a rich selection of genres, featuring artists like The Rumble ft. Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr., Keith Frank & The Soileau Zydeco Band, Driftwood, and Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad.
The festival will feature over 70 bands performing across multiple stages. Attendees can expect a variety of music styles, including folk, reggae, bluegrass, rock, and world music.
Additionally, the festival will host dance workshops, art installations, local food vendors, and craft stalls, creating a vibrant and immersive cultural experience.
A particular highlight of this year’s festival is the GrassRoots Culture Camp, which will run from July 14 to 17, just before the main event. This camp offers immersive music, dance, and crafts workshops, providing a hands-on learning experience from skilled artists and performers.
Tickets for the GrassRoots Festival are available now, with prices for a weekend pass set at $150 in advance and $170 at the gate, and day passes available for $50 per day. Youth passes for ages 13-15 are priced at $75 for the weekend, and children under 12 can attend for free with an accompanying adult.
For a complete list of performers and to purchase tickets, visit the official GrassRoots Festival website.
Fridays beginning June 7 6:30 pm
Michah John and Lillian Chase will be preforming at the South Hill Cider Community Concert Series on July 11 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. (Photo: Provided)Geva Theatre Indigenous Theatre Symposium – Geva Theatre Center | 8:30 a.m. | Featuring keynote remarks from artistic director Santee
Smith of the Kaha:wi Dance Theatre, a film screening of UNSEEN TEARS, and more! This event runs from 8:30 a.m. –
4 p.m. at Geva Theatre. | 75 Woodbury Blvd, Rochester | Free
Syracuse Jazz Fest – Clinton Square | 4:00 p.m. | Syracuse | Free
2nd Annual Cortland County Bull Bash – Cortland County Fair Grounds | 5:00 p.m. | Join us for two nights of Bulls, Barrels, Bands, and Family fun. | 4292 Fairgrounds Dr, Cortland
Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss: Outlaw Fest. | Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview | 5:30 p.m.
| 490 Restoration Way, Syracuse | $39.75 - $599.50
The Wedding Show | The Cherry Arts
| 6:30 p.m. | The Wedding Show is an immersive and interactive theatre experience where you are a guest at a hilarious and heartfelt queer wedding. | 102 Cherry Street, Ithaca | $45.00
Shakey Graves & Trampled by Turtles | Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards | 7:00 p.m. | 2708 Lords Hill Road, LaFayette Free Concerts on the Quad: Paa Kow | Cornell Arts Quad | 7:00 p.m. | Ithaca | Free
The Last Romance | The Little York Pavilion | 7:30 p.m. | A heartwarming comedy about the transformative power of love, no matter what age you are! | 6799 Little York Lake Rd, Preble | $36.00 | $42.00
Samara Joy | Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre | 8:00 p.m. | 60 Gibbs Street, Rochester
Kenny G at Jazz Fest | 9:25 p.m. | Clinton Square, Syracuse
Ride the Cyclone – The Musical | Hangar Theatre | Check website for showtimes. | In this hilarious and outlandish musical, the lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. When they awake in limbo, a mechanical fortune teller invites each to tell a story to win a prize: the chance to return to life. | 801 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca
Saturday, June 29
International Mud Day | Ithaca Children’s Garden | 10:00 a.m. | Ithaca | FreeI
18th Annual Broome County Parks Triathlon | Dorchester Park, 5469 NY-26 | Spectators are welcome; Syracuse Jazz Fest | Clinton Square | 4:00 p.m. | Syracuse | Free
The Wedding Show | The Cherry Arts | 6:30 p.m. | The Wedding Show is an immersive and interactive theatre experience where you are a guest at a hilarious and heartfelt queer wedding. | 102 Cherry Street, Ithaca | $45.00
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit | Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards | 7:00 p.m. | 2708 Lords Hill Road, LaFayette Brandi Carlile | Constellation Brands|Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center: CMAC | 7:30 p.m. | 3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua | $37.00 | $181.50
Ride the Cyclone – The Musical | Hangar Theatre | Check web site for showtimes. | I | 801 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca
2nd Annual Cortland County Bull Bash | Cortland County Fair Grounds |See 6/28. | 4292 Fairgrounds Dr, Cortland
Sunday, June 30
Brad Paisley | Event Center | 8:00 p.m. | 5218 Patrick Rd, Verona | $59.00 | $165.00
Monday, July 1
SCDA- Watkins Glen- 2 Day Track Event-| Watkins Glen International, 2790 County Route 16 |
Tuesday, July 2
SCDA- Watkins Glen- 2 Day Track Event- | Watkins Glen International, 2790 County Route 16 |
Wednesday, July 3
Music on the Green: Ageless Jazz Band | Homer Village Green | 7:00 p.m. | Homer | Free Escape To Margaritaville | Slip on your parrot shirt, slide into your flip
flops, and set your watch to island time! The Pavilion is transformed into a tropical paradise where love and laughter are the keys to ‘growing older but not up!’ Meet Tully, the “mayor” of Margaritaville, – a part-time bartender, part-time singer, and full-time charmer who’s got life all figured out…until a beautiful tourist steals his heart and makes him question everything. This energetic rockin’ musical features all of Jimmy Buffett’s classics. | The Little York Pavilion | 7:30 p.m. | 6799 Little York Lake Rd, Preble | $36.00 | $42.00 | Runs July 3-12
Thursday, July 4
Independence Day at The Windmill with Gemini Band Live | 8:00 a.m. | Penn Yan 4th of July Parade Downtown | 10:00 a.m. | Canandaigua
Escape To Margaritaville | The Little York Pavilion | 7:30 p.m. | 6799 Little York Lake Rd, Preble | $36.00 | $42.00
BISCOLAND | The second annual BISCOLAND will expand to 3 days of
music & camping, and once again take place at Wonderland Forest, located in the rolling hills of Central New York’s Apple Valley. | 4812 South Cook Rd, LaFayette | July 4-6
Friday, July 5
Escape To Margaritaville | The Little York Pavilion | 2:00 p.m.& 7:30 p.m. | 6799 Little York Lake Rd, Preble | $36.00 | $42.00|Runs July 3-12 – see July 3rd for details.
The Wedding Show | The Cherry Arts | 6:30 p.m. | The Wedding Show is an immersive and interactive theatre experience where you are a guest at a hilarious and heartfelt queer wedding. | 102 Cherry Street, Ithaca | $45.00 Norah Jones | Constellation Brands|Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center: CMAC | 7:30 p.m. | 3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua | $35.00 | $150.00
Independence Day Fireworks | Taughannock Falls State Park | 9:00 p.m. | Route 89, Trumansburg
Saturday,
NY Lavender Festival | Olfactory Farm | 10:00 a.m. | 12973 UPTON RD, Red Creek | $6.00
Sterling Renaissance Festival | 10:00 a.m. | The Renaissance Festival is a dramatic recreation of an Elizabethan town at festival time. It is a Renaissance|styled theme park, a 12|stage performance venue, a 35|acre interactive/environmental theatre, an arts and crafts fair, a Jousting Tournament, a food festival & tavern, all rolled into one! | 15385 Farden Road, Sterling Greater Binghamton Airshow 2024 | Greater Binghamton Airport | 12:00 p.m. | 2534 Airport Road, Johnson City The Cincinnatus Rodeo | 2:00 p.m. | 5703 State Route 23, Cincinnatus FIREWORKS! Cortland County Independence Day Spectacular | Dwyer Memorial Park | 2:00 p.m. | 6799 Little York Lake Road, Preble Southern Tier Music Fest ftg. Nate Smith | Sidney Municipal Airport-N23 | 2:00 p.m. | 199 River St, Sidney The Wedding Show | The Cherry Arts | 6:30 p.m. | The Wedding Show is an immersive and interactive theatre experience where you are a guest at a hilarious and heartfelt queer wedding. | 102 Cherry Street, Ithaca | $45.00 Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias Live | Turning Stone Resport & Casino Event Center | 8:00 p.m. | 5218 Patrick Rd, Verona | $35.00 - $79.00
Sunday, July 7
NY Lavender Festival | Olfactory Farm | 10:00 a.m. | 12973 UPTON RD, Red Creek | $6.00 Sterling Renaissance Festival | 10:00 a.m. | The Renaissance Festival is a dramatic recreation of an Elizabethan town at festival time. | 15385 Farden Road, Sterling The Cincinnatus Rodeo | 2:00 p.m. | 5703 State Route 23, Cincinnatus Escape To Margaritaville | The Little York Pavilion | 2:00 p.m. | 6799 Little York Lake Rd, Preble | $36.00 | $42.00
Summer Concert: The 3 of Us ftg Jim Richmond, Diana Jacobs and Dave Kuykendall | Rose Hill Mansion | 5:00 p.m. | 3373 Route 96A, Geneva | Free
UMPHREY’S MCGEE | Lincoln Hill Farms | 6:00 p.m. | 3792 NY 247, Canandaigua Lake Street Dive with Alisa Amador | Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards | 7:00 p.m. | 2708 Lords Hill Road, LaFayette
Tuesday, July 9
Escape To Margaritaville | The Little York Pavilion | 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 | 6799 Little York Lake Rd, Preble | $36.00 - $42.00
Music in the Hollow: Rachel Beverly | Ellis Hollow Community Center | 6:00 p.m. | 111 Genung Road, Ithaca | Free
Escape To Margaritaville | The Little York Pavilion | 7:30 p.m. | 6799 Little York Lake Rd, Preble | $36.00 | $42.00
Wednesday, July 10
Escape To Margaritaville | The Little York Pavilion | 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. | The Pavilion is transformed into a tropical paradise where love and laughter are the keys to ‘growing older but not up!’ | 6799 Little York Lake Rd, Preble | $36.00$42.00
FERRARI CHALLENGE NORTH
AMERICA|Times vary by Event| The formula for the series, which insists on participants being dealers or authorized race shops, ensures close competition putting the focus on the drivers.| Watkins Glen International Music on the Green: Stiv Morgan | Homer Village Green | 7:00 p.m. | Homer | Free Summer Lecture Series: Can We Reverse Type 2 Diabetes...? | Warren Hall | 7:00 p.m. | A free public lecture presented by Dr. Shahrad Taheri, Professor of Medicine, Weill Cornell | Cornell, Ithaca | Free
Jason Mraz: The Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride | Constellation Brands|Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center: CMAC | 7:30 p.m. | 3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua | $25.00 | $95.00
Rev Theatre presents: Disney’s Newsies The Musical | Merry-GoRound Playhouse | Check website for specific show times. Inspired by the real-lifeNewsboys Strike of 1899, Newsies celebrates the power of the human spirit! | 6877 E. Lake Road, Auburn | July 10-27
Curbstone Festival & Sidewalk Sales | Village of Skaneateles | 9:00 a.m. | Genesee, Jordan and Fennell streets, Skaneateles | Free
FERRARI CHALLENGE NORTH
AMERICA | Times vary by Event| Watkins Glen International
CFCU Summer Concert Series: Neo Project | Bernie Milton Pavilion, Ithaca Commons| 6:00 p.m.
Music in the Park: Darkwine | Myers Park | 6:30 p.m. | Lansing
Ragtime: The Musical | Hangar Theatre | 7:30 p.m. | An epic tale, adapted from E. L. Doctorow’s sweeping novel, beautifully rendered on the Hangar’s intimate stage. | 801 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca | July 11-20
Jason Aldean: Highway
Desperado Tour 2024 | Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview | 7:30 p.m. | 490 Restoration Way, Syracuse | $39.75 | $474.75
Escape To Margaritaville | The Little York Pavilion | 7:30 p.m. | 6799 Little York Lake Rd, Preble | $36.00 | $42.00
Night Ranger Concert | Tioga Downs Casino Resort | 8:00 p.m. | Tioga Downs Casino Resort is presenting a benefit concert featuring the hard rock band Night Ranger to help raise funds for the Southern Tier Veterans Support Group on July 11 at 8 p.m. | 2384 West River Road, Nichols | $20.00
Rev Theatre presents: Disney’s Newsies The Musical | Merry-GoRound Playhouse | Check website for specific show times. Inspired by the real-lifeNewsboys Strike of 1899, Newsies celebrates the power of the human spirit! | 6877 E. Lake Road, Auburn
Curbstone Festival & Sidewalk Sales | Village of Skaneateles | 9:00 a.m. | Genesee, Jordan and Fennell streets, Skaneateles | Free Make Way For Ducklings: The Musical | Hangar Theatre | 10:00 a.m. – Shows 7/12-14. Check website for additional times. | In this musical retelling of a beloved story, a mother and father duck and their eight ducklings search throughout Boston for a safe place to live—and, of course, experience some exciting adventures along the way! | 801 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca
FERRARI CHALLENGE NORTH AMERICA | Times vary by Event| Watkins Glen International Escape To Margaritaville | The Little York Pavilion | 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. | 6799 Little York Lake Rd, Preble | $36.00 | $42.00| See 7/10
St. Elias Middle Eastern Festival | St. Elias Orthodox Church | 4:00 p.m. | 4988 Onondaga Road, Syracuse | Free moe. & Daniel Donato’s Cosmic
Country | Wonderland Forest | 4:00 p.m. | 4812 S Cook Rd, LaFayette | July 12 & 13
Bands and Brews Block Party | Visions Veterans Memorial Arena | 5:00 p.m. | 1 Stuart Street, Binghamton
Disco Date with The Calamari Sisters | Auburn Public Theater | 7:00 p.m. | Calamari Sisters bring disco to APT | 8 Exchange St., Auburn | $40.00 Sunday in the Park With George | The Central New York Playhouse | 7:00
p.m. | 3649 Erie Blvd E #B201 (Shoppingtown Mall) PO Box 346, Syracuse | $20.00 | $30.00
Ragtime: The Musical | Hangar Theatre | 7:30 p.m. | An epic tale, adapted from E. L. Doctorow’s sweeping novel, beautifully rendered on the Hangar’s intimate stage. | 801 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca
Night Ranger| Vernon Downs Casino Hotel | 8:00 p.m. | Vernon Downs Casino Hotel is holding a benefit concert featuring the rock legends Night Ranger to help raise funds for the Food Bank of Central New York on July 12 at 8 p.m. | 4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon | $20.00
Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel | Center for the Arts of Homer | 8:00 p.m. | 72 S Main St, Homer Rev Theatre presents: Disney’s Newsies The Musical | Merry-GoRound Playhouse | Check website for specific show times. | 6877 E. Lake Road, Auburn
Curbstone Festival & Sidewalk Sales | Village of Skaneateles | 9:00 a.m. | Genesee, Jordan and Fennell streets, Skaneateles | Free Make Way For Ducklings: The Musical | Hangar Theatre | 10:00 a.m. | In this musical retelling of a beloved story, a mother and father duck and their eight ducklings search throughout Boston for a safe place to live—and, of course, experience some exciting adventures along the way! | 801 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca NY Lavender Festival | Olfactory Farm | 10:00 a.m. | 12973 UPTON RD, Red Creek | $6.00
Corn Hill Arts Festival | Corn Hill Neighbors Association | 10:00 a.m. | This two-day Festival has become a fabric of the Rochester community over the years. The Festival, which takes place over nine streets, will showcase hundreds of artists from across the country, as well as talented musicians from near and far. | 133 S. Fitzhugh Street, Rochester | Free
Sterling Renaissance Festival | 10:00 a.m. | The Renaissance Festival is a dramatic recreation of an Elizabethan town at festival time. | 15385 Farden Road, Sterling FERRARI CHALLENGE NORTH AMERICA | Times vary by Event| Watkins Glen International
St. Elias Middle Eastern Festival | St. Elias Orthodox Church | 12:00 p.m. | 4988 Onondaga Road, Syracuse | Free
Disco Date with The Calamari Sisters | Auburn Public Theater | 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. | Calamari Sisters bring disco to APT | 8 Exchange St., Auburn | $40.00 moe. & Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country | Wonderland Forest | 4:00 p.m. | 4812 S Cook Rd, LaFayette
The Wedding Show| Sober Party | Greater Ithaca Activities Center | 6:30 p.m. | The Wedding Show is an immersive and interactive* theatre experience .This event is sober and family|friendly! | 301 W Court Street, Ithaca | $10.00 | $45.00
Sunday in the Park With George | The Central New York Playhouse | 7:00 p.m. | 3649 Erie Blvd E #B201 (Shoppingtown Mall) PO Box 346, Syracuse | $20.00 | $30.00
Ragtime: The Musical | Hangar Theatre | 7:30 p.m. | An epic tale, adapted from E. L. Doctorow’s sweeping novel, beautifully rendered on the Hangar’s intimate stage. | 801 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca
Rev Theatre presents: Disney’s Newsies The Musical | Merry-GoRound Playhouse | Check website for specific show times. | 6877 E. Lake Road, Auburn
2024 Hometown Concert | Whitney Point Fairgrounds, 1 Fairground Road, Whitney Point, 13862 | Binghamton
NY Lavender Festival | Olfactory Farm | 10:00 a.m. | 12973 UPTON RD, Red Creek | $6.00
Sterling Renaissance Festival | 10:00 a.m. | The Renaissance Festival is a dramatic recreation of an Elizabethan town at festival time. | 15385 Farden Road, Sterling Fall Creek Neighborhood Garden
Tour| 11:00am-3:00pm| A free, selfguided walking tour. Rain or shine, all welcome. Visitors will see both wellplanted front spaces and the hidden delights of private backyards. Host gardeners will be home to answer questions.The tour begins at the pavilion in Thompson Park on N. Cayuga St., where visitors will find maps.
FERRARI CHALLENGE NORTH AMERICA | Times vary by Event| Watkins Glen International Grassroots Culture Camp | Immerse yourself for four days of instrument, dance, and moe=vement workshops, with themed nightly dinners and dances| Runs 7/14-7/17 | Trumansburg Fairgrounds, Route 96, Trumansburg
COME FOR THE FULL 4 DAYS OR STOP IN FOR DINNER AND A DANCE!
St. Elias Middle Eastern Festival | St. Elias Orthodox Church | 12:00 p.m. | 4988 Onondaga Road, Syracuse | Free Make Way For Ducklings: The Musical | Hangar Theatre | 12:00 p.m. | In this musical retelling of a beloved story, a mother and father duck and their eight ducklings search throughout Boston for a safe place to live—and, of course, experience some exciting adventures along the way! | 801 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca
6th Annual Harper M. Stantz Rec Park Music Fest | Recreation Park | 1:00 p.m. | Beethoven St & Seminary Ave, Binghamton The Wedding Show| Sober Party | Greater Ithaca Activities Center | 2:00
p.m. | See 7/13. | 301 W Court Street, Ithaca | $10.00-$45.00
Grassroots Culture Camp| Runs 7/14-7/17 | Trumansburg Fairgrounds, Route 96, Trumansburg
Ragtime: The Musical | Hangar Theatre | 7:30 p.m. | An epic tale, adapted from E. L. Doctorow’s sweeping novel, beautifully rendered on the Hangar’s intimate stage. | 801 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca | July 11-20
Rev Theatre presents: Disney’s Newsies The Musical | Merry-GoRound Playhouse | Check website for specific show times. I | 6877 E. Lake Road, Auburn
Grassroots Culture Camp| | Runs 7/14-7/17 | Trumansburg Fairgrounds, Route 96, Trumansburg
Music in the Hollow: The Small Kings | Ellis Hollow Community Center | 6:00 p.m. | 111 Genung Road, Ithaca | Free Brit Floyd’s 2024 PULSE World Tour | First Arena | 7:30 p.m. | 155 North Main Street, Elmira | $20.00 | $40.00
Ragtime: The Musical | Hangar Theatre | 7:30 p.m. | An epic tale, adapted from E. L. Doctorow’s sweeping novel, beautifully rendered on the Hangar’s
Cortland Repertory Theatre’s summer season at Little York Lake Theatre Pavilion in Preble will include the stage adaptation of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. (Photo: Facebook)
intimate stage. | 801 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca
Rev Theatre presents: Disney’s Newsies The Musical | Merry-GoRound Playhouse | Check website for specific show times. Inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899, Newsies celebrates the power of the human spirit! | 6877 E. Lake Road, Auburn Grassroots Culture Camp| | Runs 7/14-7/17 | Trumansburg Fairgrounds, Route 96, Trumansburg
Music on the Green: Travis Rocco | Homer Village Green | 7:00 p.m. | Homer | Free
Ragtime: The Musical | Hangar Theatre | 7:30 p.m. | An epic tale, adapted from E. L. Doctorow’s sweeping novel, beautifully rendered on the Hangar’s intimate stage. | 801 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca
Wait Until Dark | The Little York Pavilion | 7:30 p.m. | A thrilling new adaptation of the Broadway classic that inspired the 1967 film starring Audrey Hepburn! In the quaint 1944 Greenwich Village basement apartment of Susan, a blind yet capable woman and her husband Sam, murder, secret identities, and a switchblade set the stage for this white-knuckle thriller! | 6799 Little York Lake Rd, Preble | $36.00 | $42.00| July 17-26. Rev Theatre presents: Disney’s Newsies The Musical | Merry-GoRound Playhouse | Check website for specific show times. | 6877 E. Lake Road, Auburn Greensky Bluegrass| 7:00pm| Wonderland Forest, LaFayette
The 180th Seneca County Fair | | A week of agriculture, friendly competition, display of crafts and projects, the demolition derby and much more! This year there will be many new and exciting events to include the Rodeo. Daily entertainment for kids with playland amusements, live music, square dancing, and many craft vendors. | 100 Swift St., Waterloo
Ithaca Shakespeare Co. | All’s Well That Ends Well | Robert H. Treman State Park | 6:00 p.m. | Part fairy tale, part romantic comedy, part coming of age story || and part cynical deconstruction of all of the above. | Ithaca Music in the Park: Back Talk | Myers Park | 6:30 p.m. | Lansing Cody Jinks | Constellation Brands|Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center: CMAC | 7:00 p.m. | 3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua | $25.00 | $259.00
Jordan Davis: Damn Good Time World Tour | Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview | 7:00 p.m. | 490 Restoration Way, Syracuse | $30.50 | $120.50
Ragtime: The Musical | Hangar Theatre | 7:30 p.m. | An epic tale, adapted from E. L. Doctorow’s sweeping novel, beautifully rendered on the Hangar’s intimate stage. | 801 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca
Wait Until Dark | The Little York Pavilion | 7:30 p.m. | 6799 Little York Lake Rd, Preble | $36.00 | $42.00| See July 17
Rev Theatre presents: Disney’s Newsies The Musical | Merry-GoRound Playhouse | Check website for
Central New York Irish Festival 2024 | MKJ Farm | 6:00 p.m. | 6844 W Hughes Rd, Deansboro
Ithaca Shakespeare Co. | All’s Well That Ends Well | Robert H. Treman State Park | 6:00 p.m. | Part fairy tale, part romantic comedy, part coming of age story || and part cynical deconstruction of all of the above. | Ithaca
Sunday in the Park With George | The Central New York Playhouse | 7:00 p.m. | 3649 Erie Blvd E #B201 (Shoppingtown Mall) PO Box 346, Syracuse | $20.00 | $30.00
Free Concerts on the Quad: Jorge T. Cuevas and the Caribe Jazz Allstars | Cornell Arts Quad | 7:00 p.m. | Ithaca | Free
Ragtime: The Musical | Hangar Theatre | 7:30 p.m. | An epic tale, adapted from E. L. Doctorow’s sweeping novel, beautifully rendered on the Hangar’s intimate stage. | 801 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca
Rev Theatre presents: Disney’s Newsies The Musical | Merry-GoRound Playhouse | Check website for specific show times. | 6877 E. Lake Road, Auburn
specific show times. | 6877 E. Lake Road, Auburn
The 180th Seneca County Fair | A week of agriculture, friendly competition, display of crafts and projects, the demolition derby and much more! This year there will be many new and exciting events to include the Rodeo. Daily entertainment for kids with playland amusements, live music, square dancing, and many craft vendors. | 100 Swift St., Waterloo Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance | 12:00 p.m. | Trumansburg Fairgrounds | Trumansburg
Syracuse Nationals | NYS Fairgrounds | 8:00 a.m. | The Syracuse Nationals is the largest car show in the Northeast! Come see cars from all over the US at the New York State Fairgrounds. Plus there will be music, food, and more! NEW THIS YEAR | Children 12 and under are free! | Syracuse
Storybook Tales: Pinocchio & Robin Hood | The Little York Pavilion | 11:00 a.m. | 6799 Little York Lake Rd, Preble | $0.00 | $8.00 Downtown Canandaigua Art & Music Festival | The Central on Main | 12:00 p.m. | Over 150 Juried Artists; Restaurants and Unique Shops; Music; & Food Vendors! | Main Street, Canandaigua
Wait Until Dark | The Little York Pavilion | 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. | 6799 Little York Lake Rd, Preble | $36.00 | $42.00 | See July 17.
The Infamous Stringdusters | Lincoln Hill Farms | 5:30 p.m. | 3792 NY 247, Canandaigua
| 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. | 6799 Little York Lake Rd, Preble | $0.00 | $8.00
Ithaca Shakespeare Co. | All’s Well
That Ends Well | Robert H. Treman State Park | 6:00 p.m. | Part fairy tale, part romantic comedy, part coming of age story || and part cynical deconstruction of all of the above. | Ithaca Sunday in the Park With George |
The Central New York Playhouse | 7:00 p.m. | 3649 Erie Blvd E #B201 (Shoppingtown Mall) PO Box 346, Syracuse | $20.00 | $30.00
Dierks Bentley: Gravel & Gold | Constellation Brands | Marvin Sands
Performing Arts Center: CMAC | 7:00 p.m. | 3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua | $31.00 | $106.00
Wait Until Dark | The Little York Pavilion | 7:30 p.m. | 6799 Little York Lake Rd, Preble | $36.00 | $42.00| See July 17
Ragtime: The Musical | Hangar Theatre | 7:30 p.m. | An epic tale, adapted from E. L. Doctorow’s sweeping novel, beautifully rendered on the Hangar’s intimate stage. | 801 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca
Convention Days 2024 | Women’s Rights National Historical Park | The theme of Convention Days 2024 is Revolutionary Families, focusing on the shifting role of the family throughout American history. Convention Days will include family programming, as well as presentations by historians, park staff, and living history performers focusing on the topic of family. | Seneca Falls
The 180th Seneca County Fair | A week of agriculture, friendly competition, display of crafts and projects, the demolition derby and much more! This year there will be many new and exciting events to include the Rodeo. Daily entertainment for kids with playland amusements, live music, square dancing, and many craft vendors. | 100 Swift St., Waterloo Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance | All day| Trumansburg Fairgrounds | Trumansburg
Syracuse Nationals | NYS Fairgrounds | 8:00 a.m. | The Syracuse Nationals is the largest car show in the Northeast! Come see cars from all over the US at the New York State Fairgrounds. Plus there will be music, food, and more! NEW THIS YEAR | Children 12 and under are free! | Syracuse
Sterling Renaissance Festival | 10:00 a.m. | The Renaissance Festival is a dramatic recreation of an Elizabethan town at festival time. | 15385 Farden Road, Sterling Arts at the Gardens | Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park | 10:00 a.m. | 151 Charlotte Street, Canandaigua | $3.00 - $15.00
Storybook Tales: Pinocchio & Robin Hood | The Little York Pavilion
| Children 12 and under are free! | Syracuse
Sterling Renaissance Festival | |
10:00 a.m. | The Renaissance Festival is a dramatic recreation of an Elizabethan town at festival time. | 15385 Farden Road, Sterling Downtown Canandaigua Art & Music Festival | The Central on Main | 10:00 a.m. | Over 150 Juried Artists; Restaurants and Unique Shops; Music; & Food Vendors! | Main Street, Canandaigua Arts at the Gardens | Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park | 10:00 a.m. | 151 Charlotte Street, Canandaigua | $3.00 - $15.00 PawFest On The Ave 5k | The North Brewery | 10:00 a.m. | 110 Washington Ave, Endicott Sunday in the Park With George | The Central New York Playhouse | 2:00 p.m. | 3649 Erie Blvd E #B201 (Shoppingtown Mall) PO Box 346, Syracuse Wait Until Dark | The Little York Pavilion | 2:00 p.m. | 6799 Little York Lake Rd, Preble | $36.00 | $42.00 | See July 17
Steve Earle: Alone Again | The Showroom | 8:00 p.m. | 5218 Patrick Rd, Verona | $45.20 | $82.05
Raina Sokolov | Gonzalez | Center for the Arts of Homer | 8:00 p.m. | 72 S Main St, Homer
Rev Theatre presents: Disney’s Newsies The Musical | Merry-GoRound Playhouse | Check website for specific show times. | 6877 E. Lake Road, Auburn
Convention Days 2024 | Women’s Rights National Historical Park | The theme of Convention Days 2024 is Revolutionary Families, focusing on the shifting role of the family throughout American history. Convention Days will include family programming, as well as presentations by historians, park staff, and living history performers focusing on the topic of family. | Seneca Falls
Holiday in Homer | Homer Village Green, Homer
The 180th Seneca County Fair | A week of agriculture, friendly competition, display of crafts and projects, the demolition derby and much more! This year there will be many new and exciting events to include the Rodeo. Daily entertainment for kids with playland amusements, live music, square dancing, and many craft vendors. | 100 Swift St., Waterloo Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance | All day| Trumansburg Fairgrounds | Trumansburg
Syracuse Nationals | NYS Fairgrounds | 8:00 a.m. | The Syracuse Nationals is the largest car show in the Northeast! Come see cars from all over the US at the New York State Fairgrounds. Plus there will be music, food, and more! NEW THIS YEAR
Summer Concert: Cool Club & The Lipker Sisters | Rose Hill Mansion | 5:00 p.m. | 3373 Route 96A, Geneva | Free Ithaca Shakespeare Co. | All’s Well That Ends Well | Robert H. Treman State Park | 6:00 p.m. | Part fairy tale, part romantic comedy, part coming of age story || and part cynical deconstruction of all of the above. | Ithaca GODSMACK | Turning Stone Event Center | 8:00 p.m. | 5218 Patrick Rd, Verona | $49.30 | $143.50
Convention Days 2024 | Women’s Rights National Historical Park | The theme of Convention Days 2024 is Revolutionary Families, focusing on the shifting role of the family throughout American history. Convention Days will include family programming, as well as presentations by historians, park staff, and living history performers focusing on the topic of family. | Seneca Falls
Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance | Trumansburg Fairgrounds | Trumansburg
Monday, July 22
Downtown Canandaigua Art & Music Festival | The Central on Main | 10:00 a.m. | Over 150 Juried Artists; Restaurants and Unique Shops; Music; & Food Vendors! | Main Street, Canandaigua
Rev Theatre presents: Disney’s Newsies The Musical | Merry-GoRound Playhouse | Check website for specific show times. | 6877 E. Lake Road, Auburn
Tuesday, July 23
Wait Until Dark | The Little York Pavilion | 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. | 6799 Little York Lake Rd, Preble | $36.00$42.00| See July 17
Music in the Hollow: Ariel Arbisser| Ellis Hollow Community Center | 6:00 p.m. | 111 Genung Road, Ithaca | Free
The Flaming Lips: Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots | Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards | 7:00 p.m. | 2708 Lords Hill Road, LaFayette
Rev Theatre presents: Disney’s Newsies The Musical | Merry-GoRound Playhouse | Check website for specific show times. | 6877 E. Lake Road, Auburn
The 149th Broome County Fair | Broome County Fairgrounds | 2594 Main St., Whitney Point
Wednesday, July 24
Wait Until Dark | The Little York Pavilion | 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. | A thrilling new adaptation of the Broadway classic that inspired the 1967 film starring Audrey Hepburn!
In the quaint 1944 Greenwich Village basement apartment of Susan, a blind yet capable woman and her husband Sam, murder, secret identities, and a switchblade set the stage for this white-knuckle thriller! | 6799 Little York Lake Rd, Preble | $36.00 -$42.00
The Head & The Heart | Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards | 6:00 p.m. | 2708 Lords Hill Road, LaFayette Summer Lecture Series: ...How Global Fisheries Connect Us All | Warren Hall | 7:00 p.m. | A free lecture presented by Dr. Kathryn Fiorella, Assistant Professor, Cornell’s Department of Public & Ecosystem Health | Cornell, Ithaca | Free Santana and Counting Crows: Oneness Tour 2024 | Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at
Lakeview | 7:00 p.m. | 490 Restoration Way, Syracuse | $49.50 | $725.00
Music on the Green: Loren & LJ
Barrigar | Homer Village Green | 7:00 p.m. | Homer | Free Rev Theatre presents: Disney’s Newsies The Musical | Merry-GoRound Playhouse | Check website for specific show times. | 6877 E. Lake Road, Auburn
The 149th Broome County Fair | Broome County Fairgrounds | 2594 Main St., Whitney Point
Pete the Cat | 12 p.m., Shows 7/2528. Check website for additional times. | Hangar Theatre, 801 Taughannock Blvd. | For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. So the minute the groovy blue cat meets the Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking—that is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second-grader on planet Earth.
Ithaca Shakespeare Co. | All’s Well That Ends Well | Robert H. Treman State Park | 6:00 p.m. | Part fairy tale, part romantic comedy, part coming of age story || and part cynical deconstruction of all of the above. | Ithaca
The Original Wailers | Martin Luther King Jr. Park at Manhattan Square | 6:00 p.m. | 353 Court Street, Rochester | $7.00
CFCU Summer Concert Series: Neo Freight/ Mike Powell & Echosound | Bernie Milton Pavilion, Ithaca Commons | 6:00 p.m.
Music in the Park: Iron Horse | Myers Park | 6:30 p.m. | Lansing Chicago | Constellation Brands | Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center:
CMAC | 7:00 p.m. | 3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua | $36.00 | $176.00
Wait Until Dark | The Little York Pavilion | 7:30 p.m. | 6799 Little York Lake Rd, Preble | $36.00 $42.00. See July 24
Geneva Light Opera presents The Merry Widow| 7:30 p.m. | Smith Opera House, 82 Seneca St., Geneva Rev Theatre presents: Disney’s Newsies The Musical | Merry-GoRound Playhouse | Check website for specific show times. | 6877 E. Lake Road, Auburn
The 149th Broome County Fair | Broome County Fairgrounds | 2594 Main St, Whitney Point
Ithaca Shakespeare Co. | All’s Well That Ends Well | Robert H. Treman State Park | 6:00 p.m. | Part fairy tale, part romantic comedy, part coming of age story || and part cynical deconstruction of all of the above. | Ithaca Sunday in the Park With George | The Central New York Playhouse | 7:00 p.m. | 3649 Erie Blvd E #B201 (Shoppingtown Mall) Syracuse | $20.00 | $30.00
Dan + Shay: Heartbreak On The Map Tour | Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview | 7:00 p.m. | 490 Restoration Way, Syracuse | $29.50 | $149.50
Wait Until Dark | The Little York Pavilion | 7:30 p.m. | 6799 Little York Lake Rd, Preble | $36.00 | $42.00
Doo-Wop Legends at the Anderson Center | Binghamton University | 8:00 p.m. | 4400 Vestal Parkway East, Binghamton
The Drifters, The Platters & Cornell Gunter’s Coasters | Anderson Center for the Performing Arts | 8:00 p.m. | 4400 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal
FINGER LAKES WINE FESTIVAL |
Toasting the summer, the Finger Lakes Wine Festival is an experience for all, wine aficionado or casual festival goer. |Watkins Glen Internation Speedway
Rev Theatre presents: Disney’s Newsies The Musical | Merry-GoRound Playhouse | Check website for specific show times. | 6877 E. Lake Road, Auburn
The 149th Broome County Fair | Broome County Fairgrounds | 2594 Main St, Whitney Point
Finger Lakes Wine Festival |Watkins GlenI nternational Speedway
Sterling Renaissance Festival | | 10:00 a.m. | The Renaissance Festival is a dramatic recreation of an Elizabethan town at festival time. | 15385 Farden Road, Sterling Indigenous Music & Arts Festival | Ganondagan | 10:00 a.m. | Ganondagan’s annual Indigenous Music & Arts festival showcases Haudenosaunee and Indigenous cultures through dance, music, storytelling, traditional craft demonstrations, an Indigenous Arts Market, children’s activities, Indigenous food, and more. | 1488 State Route 444, Victor Geneva Light Opera presents The Merry Widow| 3:00 p.m. | Smith Opera House, 82 Seneca St, Geneva Endless Summer Festival | Stadium 138 | 4:00 p.m. | 138 Washington St, Binghamton
G LOVE & SPECIAL SAUCE With Brett Dennen + Mihali | Lincoln Hill Farms | 5:45 p.m. | 3792 NY 247, Canandaigua
Ithaca Shakespeare Co. | All’s Well That Ends Well | Robert H. Treman State Park | 6:00 p.m. | Part fairy tale, part romantic comedy, part coming of age story || and part cynical deconstruction of all of the above. | Ithaca
Sunday in the Park With George | The Central New York Playhouse | 7:00 p.m. | 3649 Erie Blvd E #B201 (Shoppingtown Mall) Syracuse | $20.00 | $30.00
Todd vs. The Titanic | Hangar Theatre | 7:30 p.m. | In a post|apocalyptic near|future, an undisclosed “event” has wiped out most of the human race. | 801 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca Chasin’ Crazy | Vernon Downs Casino Hotel | 8:00 p.m. | 4229 Stuhlman Rd, Vernon
Rev Theatre presents: Disney’s Newsies The Musical | Merry-GoRound Playhouse | Check website for specific show times. | 6877 E. Lake Road, Auburn Route 90 Garage Sale | The annual 50-mile Route 90 Garage Sale takes on a festival atmosphere each year
Hangar Theatre produces a variety of shows for all ages each summer. This season’s mainstage performances include three musicals. Among them is the awardwinning Ragtime: The Musical with shows starting July 11th and running through the 20th. (Photo: Provided)
as friends and families go searching for surprises. Stretching along the roadside of Route 90, a New York State Scenic Byway, the sale runs from Montezuma in the north, to the Village of Homer at the southern end. | Route 90, Homer | Free The 149th Broome County Fair | Broome County Fairgrounds | 2594 Main St, Whitney Point
Sterling Renaissance Festival | 10:00 a.m. | 15385 Farden Road, Sterling
Indigenous Music & Arts Festival | Ganondagan | 10:00 a.m. | Ganondagan’s annual Indigenous Music & Arts festival showcases Haudenosaunee and Indigenous cultures. | 1488 State Route 444, Victor FINGER LAKES WINE FESTIVAL | Watkins Glen Internation Speedway
Geneva Light Opera presents The Merry Widow | 3:00 p.m. | Smith Opera House, 82 Seneca St, Geneva Ithaca Shakespeare Co. | All’s Well That Ends Well | Robert H. Treman State Park | 6:00 p.m. | Part fairy tale, part romantic comedy, part coming of age story || and part cynical deconstruction of all of the above. | Ithaca Todd vs. The Titanic | Hangar Theatre | 7:30 p.m. | In a post|apocalyptic near|future, an undisclosed “event” has wiped out most of the human race, including every cast member of a musical about the sinking of the Titanic. Everyone ... except for Todd, who was cast in the show’s smallest role. Adirondack Theatre Festival World Premiere Production. | 801 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca
Route 90 Garage Sale | The annual 50-mile Route 90 Garage Sale takes on a festival atmosphere each year as friends and families go searching
for surprises. Stretching along the roadside of Route 90, a New York State Scenic Byway, the sale runs from Montezuma in the north, to the Village of Homer at the southern end. | Route 90, Homer | Free The 149th Broome County Fair | Broome County Fairgrounds | 2594 Main St, Whitney Point
Monday, July 29
Keb’ Mo’ (Sold Out)| Center for the Arts of Homer | 8:00 p.m. | 72 S Main St, Homer
Tuesday, July 30
Music in the Hollow: Joe Crookston | Ellis Hollow Community Center | 6:00 p.m. | 111 Genung Road, Ithaca | Free Todd vs. The Titanic | Hangar Theatre | 7:30 p.m. | In a post|apocalyptic near|future, an undisclosed “event” has wiped out most of the human race. | 801 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca 2024 Otsego County Fair | Ostego County Fair | Morris | $1.00 | $25.00
Wednesday, July 31
182nd Chemung County Fair | 12:00 p.m. | 170 Fairview Rd, Horseheads
Train & REO Speedwagon -Summer Road Trip 2024 | Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview | 6:25 p.m. | 490 Restoration Way, Syracuse | $25.00 + Music on the Green: Raedwald Howland-Bolton | Homer Village Green | 7:00 p.m. | Homer | Free Beauty and the Beast | The Little York Pavilion | 7:30 p.m. | Based on the Academy Award-winning film, this stage adaptation includes all those wonderful songs and characters your
family knows and loves! | 6799 Little York Lake Rd, Preble | $36.00+| July 31-August 17
Todd vs. The Titanic | Hangar Theatre | 7:30 p.m. | In a post|apocalyptic near|future, an undisclosed “event” has wiped out most of the human race, including every cast member of a musical about the sinking of the Titanic. Everyone ... except for Todd, who was cast in the show’s smallest role. Adirondack Theatre Festival World Premiere Production. | 801 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca
The Stick Men | Center for the Arts of Homer | 8:00 p.m. | 72 S Main St, Homer
113th Annual Spencer Picnic | Nichols Park | 6:00 p.m. | You’ve had a whole year to sharpen your bingo skills, practice for the ring toss, and polish your dancing shoes – and now it’s time to put all of that hard work to good use. Don’t miss out on another installment of one of the area’s oldest celebrations of family, fun, and community. | Spencer
2024 Otsego County Fair | Ostego County Fair | Morris | $1.00 | $25.00
182nd Chemung County Fair
| 12:00 p.m. | 170 Fairview Rd, Horseheads
CFCU Summer Concert Series: Firefly Trio w/ Diana Leigh/ Lil’ Anne and Hot Cayenne | Bernie Milton Pavilion, Ithaca Commons| 6:00pm Start Making Sense | Martin Luther King Jr. Park at Manhattan Square | 6:00 p.m. | 353 Court Street, Rochester | $7.00 Music in the Park: The Destination | Myers Park | 6:30 p.m. | Lansing Beauty and the Beast | The Little York Pavilion | 7:30 p.m. | 6799 Little York Lake Rd, Preble | $36.00 | $42.00 Todd vs. The Titanic | Hangar Theatre | 7:30 p.m. | In a post|apocalyptic near|future, an undisclosed “event” has wiped out most of the human race. | 801 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca Skaneateles Festival: A Recital with James Ehnes | First Presbyterian Church | 8:00 p.m. | 97 East Genesee St , Skaneateles
113th Annual Spencer Picnic | Nichols Park | 6:00 p.m. | Don’t miss out on the fun of one of the area’s oldest celebrations of family, fun, and community. | Spencer
2024 Otsego County Fair | Ostego County Fair | Morris | $1.00 | $25.00
The Addams Family: Young@Part® Edition | 10 a.m. | Shows 8/2-8/4. Check website for additional times. | Hangar Theatre, 801 Taughannock Blvd. | Presented by The Next Generation School of Theatre. A memorable musical about accepting differences and recognizing what brings us all together.
182nd Chemung County Fair | 12:00 p.m. | 170 Fairview Rd, Horseheads
Beauty and the Beast | The Little York Pavilion | 2:00 p.m. | 6799 Little York Lake Rd, Preble | $36.00 | $42.00
Hector Family A-Fair | 5:00 p.m. | A2 Day Event! August 2nd 5 p.m. - 10
p.m. and August 3rd 11 a.m. - 10
p.m. Events for both days includes inflatables, beer/wine tent, food trucks, carnival games, KidZone tent full of free kid activities, various demos, and much more!! | 5736 State Route 414, Hector
Sam Grisman Project |Wonderland Forest| Part of the 11 day Grateful Getaway event| 4812 S Cook Rd, Lafayette
Beauty and the Beast | The Little York Pavilion | 7:30 p.m. | 6799 Little York Lake Rd, Preble | $36.00 | $42.00
Todd vs. The Titanic | Hangar Theatre | 7:30 p.m. | In a post|apocalyptic near|future, an undisclosed “event” has wiped out most of the human race, | 801 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca
Home Free: Crazy(er) Life Tour | The Showroom | 8:00 p.m. | 5218 Patrick Rd, Verona | $41.00 | $69.00
Skaneateles Festival: Rhiannon Giddens | Robinson Pavilion at Anyela’s Vineyards | 8:00 p.m. | 2433 West Lake Rd, Skaneateles
Welcome to the 40th Anniversary of Spiedie Fest! | Otsiningo Park | 1 Otsiningo Park, Binghamton
Moonlight Strolls: Cool Club and the Lipker Sisters | Sonnenberg
Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park | 8:00 p.m. | Music in the moonlit gardens of Sonnenberg. Great for the whole family See website for a list of musicals guests. | 151 Charlotte Street, Canandaigua
2024 Otsego County Fair | Ostego County Fair | Morris | $1.00 | $25.00
113th Annual Spencer Picnic | Nichols Park | 6:00 p.m.| Don’t miss out on another installment of one of the area’s oldest celebrations of family, fun, and community. | Spencer Spiedie Fest & Balloon Rally | Otsiningo Park | 1 Otsiningo Park, Binghamton
Saturday, August 3
Blueberry Hill 5k | Montrose, PA | Susquehanna County Historical Society | 8:00 a.m. | 18 Monument Street, Montrose
113th Annual Spencer Picnic | Nichols Park | 9:00 a.m. | Don’t miss out on another installment of one of the area’s oldest celebrations of family, fun, and community. | Spencer
Sterling Renaissance Festival | | 10:00 a.m. | The Renaissance Festival is a dramatic recreation of an Elizabethan town at festival time. | 15385 Farden Road, Sterling Arts Off Main Festival | 10:00 a.m. | Court Street from Main Street to Church Street, Cortland
Hector Family A-Fair | 11:00 a.m. |
See 8/2. | 5736 State Route 414, Hector 182nd Chemung County Fair | 12:00 p.m. | 170 Fairview Rd, Horseheads
Sam Grisman Project w/s/g/ Grateful for Biggie | Wonderland Forest | Part of the 11 day Grateful Getaway event | 4812 S Cook Rd, Lafayette
The Queens of R&B: Xscape & SWV | Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview | 7:00 p.m. | 490 Restoration Way, Syracuse | $24.75 | $374.50
Beauty and the Beast | The Little York Pavilion | 7:30 p.m. | 6799 Little York Lake Rd, Preble | $36.00 | $42.00
Todd vs. The Titanic | Hangar Theatre | 7:30 p.m. | In a post|apocalyptic near|future, an undisclosed “event” has wiped out most of the human race, | 801 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca
2024 Otsego County Fair | Ostego County Fair | Morris | $1.00 - $25.00
Sunday, August 4
Sterling Renaissance Festival | 10:00 a.m. | The Renaissance Festival is a dramatic recreation of an Elizabethan town at festival time. | 15385 Farden Road, , Sterling
2024 Otsego County Fair | Ostego County Fair | Morris | $1.00 | $25.00
Pink Talking Fish Are Dead | Wonderland Forest | Part of the 11 day Grateful Getaway event | 4812 S Cook Rd, Lafayette
Tuesday, August 6
Beauty and the Beast | The Little York Pavilion | 2:00 p.m. | 6799 Little York Lake Rd, Preble | $36.00 | $42.00
Music in the Hollow: The Notorious Stringbusters | Ellis Hollow Community Center | 6:00 p.m. | 111 Genung Road, Ithaca | Free
Steely Dead | Wonderland Forest| Part of the 11 day Grateful Getaway event | 4812 S Cook Rd, Lafayette
Beauty and the Beast | The Little York Pavilion | 7:30 p.m. | 6799 Little York Lake Rd, Preble | $36.00 | $42.00
Wednesday, August 7
Beauty and the Beast | The Little York Pavilion | 2:00 p.m.& 7:30 p.m. | 6799 Little York Lake Rd, Preble | $36.00 | $42.00
Music on the Green: The Rollin’ Rust | Homer Village Green | 7:00 p.m. | Homer | Free
2024 Unadilla National | Pro Motocross|Round 9 | Unadilla Motocross | 7:00 p.m. | New Berlin
Tioga County Fair | Tioga County Fairgrounds | 50 West Main Street, Owego | $10.00
Melvin Seals & JGB | Wonderland Forest | Part of the 11 day Grateful Getaway event| 4812 S Cook Rd, Lafayette
Thursday, August 8
CFCU Summer Concert Series: Singtrece & Stone Cold Miracle | Bernie Milton Pavilion, Ithaca Commons | 6:00 p.m.
Music in the Park: Tailor Made | Myers Park | 6:30 p.m. | Lansing
Melvin Seals & JGB | Wonderland Forest | Part of the 11 day Grateful Getaway event | 4812 S Cook Rd, Lafayette
Beauty and the Beast | The Little York Pavilion | 7:30 p.m. | 6799 Little York Lake Rd, Preble | $36.00 | $42.00
Al Stewart & the Empty Pockets | Center for the Arts of Homer | 8:00 p.m. | 72 S Main St, Homer Skaneateles Festival: Dover Quartet | First Presbyterian Church | 8:00 p.m. | 97 East Genesee St, Skaneateles
Tioga County Fair | Tioga County Fairgrounds | 50 West Main Street, Owego | $10.00
Friday, August 9
Binghamton Aeros 39th Annual Festival of Giants R/C Air Show |
Chenango Bridge Airport | 10:00 a.m. | 247 Airport Road, Binghamton
Ithaca Artist Market | Ithaca Farmers Market | 12:00 p.m. | All 88 booths will be filled with over 80 artists, local arts organizations, and food, wine & beer vendors. The East Hill Jazz Group will set the mood throughout the day! Discover Cayuga Lake will offer boat tours, and local arts and community organizations will be on hand. | Ithaca | Free Bands and Brews Block Party | Visions Veterans Memorial Arena | 5:00 p.m. | 1 Stuart Street, Binghamton Little River Band | Constellation Brands|Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center: CMAC | 7:00 p.m. | 3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua | $20.00 | $89.00
Dark Star Orchestra |Wonderland Forest | Part of the 11 day Grateful Getaway event | 4812 S Cook Rd, Lafayette
Beauty and the Beast | The Little York Pavilion | 7:30 p.m. | 6799 Little York Lake Rd, Preble | $36.00 | $42.00
Jimmie Vaughan | Center for the Arts of Homer | 8:00 p.m. | 72 S Main St, Homer
Skaneateles Festival: Davóne Tines & Dover Quartet: MASS | First Presbyterian Church | 8:00 p.m. | 97 East Genesee St , Skaneateles Tioga County Fair | Tioga County Fairgrounds | 50 West Main Street, Owego | $10.00
Moonlight Strolls: Rochester Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra| Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park | 8:00 p.m. | Music in the moonlit gardens of Sonnenberg. Great for the whole family See website for a list of musicals guests. | 151 Charlotte Street, Canandaigua
Sterling Renaissance Festival | 10:00 a.m. | The Renaissance Festival is a dramatic recreation of an Elizabethan town at festival time. | 15385 Farden Road, Sterling Victor Music & Food Festival | Mead Park | 4:00 p.m. | 39 West Main Street, Victor | Free Beauty and the Beast | The Little York Pavilion | 7:30 p.m. | 6799 Little York Lake Rd, Preble | $36.00 | $42.00
to the area at Syracuse’s
Dark Star Orchestra | Wonderland Forest| Part of the 11 day Grateful Getaway event | 4812 S Cook Rd, Lafayette
An Evening With John Legend | Event Center | 8:00 p.m. | 5218 Patrick Rd, Verona | $82.05 | $241.85
Skaneateles Festival: Beethoven Under the Stars | Robinson Pavilion at Anyela’s Vineyards | 8:00 p.m. | 2433 West Lake Rd, Skaneateles Tioga County Fair | Tioga County Fairgrounds | 50 West Main Street, Owego | $10.00
Sunday, August 11
Sterling Renaissance Festival | | 10:00 a.m. | The Renaissance Festival is a dramatic recreation of an Elizabethan town at festival time. | 15385 Farden Road, Sterling Beauty and the Beast | The Little York Pavilion | 2:00 p.m. | 6799 Little York Lake Rd, Preble | $36.00 | $42.00
Tuesday, August 13
Music in the Hollow: Terrapin Station | Ellis Hollow Community Center | 6:00 p.m. | 111 Genung Road, Ithaca | Free
Beauty and the Beast | The Little York Pavilion | 7:30 p.m. | 6799 Little York Lake Rd, Preble | $36.00 | $42.00
Wednesday, August 14
Beauty and the Beast | The Little York Pavilion | 2:00 p.m.& 7:30 p.m. | 6799 Little York Lake Rd, Preble | $36.00 | $42.00
Music on the Green: Doc Weismore & Real Country | Homer Village Green | 7:00 p.m. | Homer | Free Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra w/ Wynton Marsalis | Anderson Center for the Performing Arts | 8:00 p.m. | 4400 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal
Rev Theatre Company presents: Bandstand- The Musical | MerryGo-Round Playhouse | Check website for specific show times. | 6877 E. Lake Road, Auburn| August 14-31
Thursday, August 15
CFCU Summer Concert Series: The Small Kings / Terrapin Station | Bernie Milton Pavilion, Ithaca Commons | 6:00 p.m.
Everclear | Martin Luther King Jr. Park at Manhattan Square | 6:00 p.m. | 353 Court Street, Rochester | $7.00
Music in the Park: Bad Alibi | Myers Park | 6:30 p.m. | Lansing
ZZ Top & Lynyrd Skynyrd: The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour
| Empower Federal Credit Union
Amphitheater at Lakeview | 6:30 p.m.
| 490 Restoration Way, Syracuse | $29.50 | $799.50
Sam Hunt | Constellation Brands
|Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center: CMAC | 6:30 p.m. | 3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua | $37.50 | $130.00
Beauty and the Beast | The Little York Pavilion | 7:30 p.m. | 6799 Little York Lake Rd, Preble | $36.00 | $42.00
Skaneateles Festival: Kinan
Azmeh & Claremont Trio | First Presbyterian Church | 8:00 p.m. | 97 East Genesee St, Skaneateles
Rev Theatre Company presents: Bandstand -The Musical | MerryGo-Round Playhouse | Check website for specific show times. | 6877 E. Lake Road, Auburn. Thru 8/31.
Friday, August 16
Chenango Blues Festival | Chenango County Fairgrounds | 5:30 p.m. | Norwich
Tedeschi Trucks Band | Constellation Brands | Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center: CMAC | 7:00 p.m. | 3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua | $25.00 | $175.00
Dierks Bentley: Gravel & Gold | Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview | 7:00 p.m. | 490 Restoration Way, Syracuse | $30.75 | $275.75
Skaneateles Festival: Claremont Trio: Queen of Hearts | First Presbyterian Church | 8:00 p.m. | 97 East Genesee St, Skaneateles
Moonlight Strolls: Swinging Richards | Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park | 8:00 p.m. | Music in the moonlit gardens of Sonnenberg. Great for the whole family. | 151 Charlotte Street, Canandaigua
The Dave Matthews Tribute Band presents: One Sweet World Festival | Wonderland Forest | 4812 S Cook Rd, LaFayette
Saturday, August 17
Sterling Renaissance Festival | 10:00 a.m. | The Renaissance Festival is a dramatic recreation of an Elizabethan town at festival time! | 15385 Farden Road, Sterling Violent Femmes | Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards | 6:00 p.m. | 2708 Lords Hill Road, LaFayette
Cooper Alan Live In Concert | First Arena | 7:30 p.m. | 155 North Main Street, Elmira | $30.00
The Dave Matthews Tribute Band presents: One Sweet World Festival | Wonderland Forest | 4812 S Cook Rd, LaFayette
Skaneateles Festival: An Evening with Chris Thile | Robinson Pavilion at Anyela’s Vineyards | 8:00 p.m. | 2433 West Lake Rd, Skaneateles
Sunday, August 18
Summer Concert: Annie Ol’ Thyme | Rose Hill Mansion | 3:30 p.m. | 3373 Route 96A, Geneva | Free
Tuesday, August 20
Scuba Jerry | Ellis Hollow Community Center | 6:00 p.m. | 111 Genung Road, Ithaca | Free 2024 Trumansburg Fair | Trumansburg Fairgrounds | 2150 Trumansburg Road, Trumansburg
Wednesday, August 21
The 2024 Great New York State Fair | New York State Fairgrounds | 9:00 a.m. | 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse | $6.00| Runs through Labor Day, 9/2.
NYS Fair Chevy Court: Chubby Checker | Chevy Court | 1:00 p.m. | 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse | Free NYS Fair Chevy Court: Digital Underground, Tone Loc, and Color Me Badd | Chevy Court | 6:00 p.m. | 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse | Free Music on the Green: The Silver Wings | Homer Village Green | 7:00 p.m. | Homer | Free
NYS Fair Suburban Park: Joey Fatone and AJ McLean | Suburban Park | 8:00 p.m. | NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse | Free
Thursday, August 22
HILLIARD U.S. VINTAGE GRAND PRIX WEEKEND | Times Vary by Events| History and prestige return to the birthplace of North American road racing for one of the largest vintage racing events in the country. | WGI, Watkins Glen
NYS Fair Chevy Court: RVSHVD | Chevy Court | 1:00 p.m. | 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse | Free CFCU Summer Concert Series: Gunpoets | Bernie Milton Pavilion, Ithaca Commons | 6:00 p.m. Music in Myers Park: Ampersand | 6:30 p.m. | Myers Park, Lansing
NYS Fair Chevy Court: Ace Frehley | Chevy Court | 6:00 p.m. | 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse | Free Skaneateles Festival: The Westerlies: Songbook | First Presbyterian Church | 8:00 p.m. | 97 East Genesee St, Skaneateles
Lee Brice | Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards | 2708 Lords Hill Road, LaFayette
Friday, August 23
NYS Fair Chevy Court: Sophie B. Hawkins | Chevy Court | 1:00 p.m. | 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse | Free MATISYAHU With Distant Counsins | Lincoln Hill Farms | 5:00 p.m. | 3792 NY 247, Canandaigua
HILLIARD U.S. VINTAGE GRAND PRIX WEEKEND | Times Vary by Events| History and prestige return to the birthplace of North American road racing for one of the largest vintage racing events in the country. | WGI, Watkins Glen
NYS Fair Chevy Court: Sister Sledge | Chevy Court | 6:00 p.m. | 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse | Free 35MM: A Musical Exhibition | The Central New York Playhouse | 7:00 p.m. | 3649 Erie Blvd E #B201 (Shoppingtown Mall) Syracuse
Trutv Impractical Jokers: The Drive Drive Drive Drive Drive Tour | Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview | 7:30 p.m. | 490 Restoration Way, Syracuse | $29.50 | $269.50
Moonlight Strolls: Nightfall After Dark | Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park |8:00 p.m. | Music in the moonlit gardens of Sonnenberg. Great for the whole family. | 151 Charlotte Street, Canandaigua
NYS Fair Suburban Park: TLC | 8:00 p.m. | NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse | Free Skaneateles Festival: Ivalas Quartet: Quartet By Candlelight | First Presbyterian Church | 8:00 p.m. | 97 East Genesee St , Skaneateles
Saturday, August 24
NYS Fair Chevy Court: KIDZ Bop | Chevy Court | 1:00 p.m. | 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse | Free
NYS Fair Chevy Court: Ying Yang Twins | Chevy Court | 6:00 p.m. | 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse | Free Hank Williams Jr. | Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview | 7:00 p.m. | 490 Restoration Way, Syracuse | $39.50 | $750.00
Silent Movie Under the Stars | Taughannock Falls State Park | 8:00 p.m. | A wonderful evening of silent film and live music with Cloud Chamber Orchestra this summer! | Route 89, Trumansburg
Skaneateles Festival: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis | Robinson Pavilion at Anyela’s Vineyards | 8:00 p.m. | 2433 West Lake Rd, Skaneateles
HILLIARD U.S. VINTAGE GRAND PRIX WEEKEND|Times Vary by Events| |WGI, Watkins Glen
Woodshed Prophets | Ouaquaga Mountain Jam | 8:30 p.m. | Ouaquaga
Sunday, August 25
NYS Fair Chevy Court: The Elders | Chevy Court | 1:00 p.m. | 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse | Free
NYS Fair Chevy Court: Dax | Chevy Court | 6:00 p.m. | 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse | Free
HILLIARD U.S. VINTAGE GRAND
PRIX WEEKEND | Times Vary by Events. | WGI, Watkins Glen
Joe Bonamassa | The Auditorium Theatre | 8:00 p.m. | 885 East Main St, Rochester | $72.00 | $202.00
NYS Fair Suburban Park: Dropkick Murphys | 8:00pm | NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse | Free
One of the best Ithaca summer traditions returns to the Bernie Milton Pavilion each Thursday at 6:00 p.m. The CFCU Summer Concert Series starts on June 13th and runs through September 12th. On August 8th, be sure to catch local favorites SingTrece and Stone Cold Miracle. (Photo: Facebook)
Monday, August 26
Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone | New York State Fairgrounds | 1:00 p.m. | 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse | Free
NYS Fair Chevy Court: CAIN | New York State Fairgrounds | 6:00 p.m. | 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse | Free
Tuesday, August 27
NYS Fair Chevy Court: Little Anthony | New York State Fairgrounds | 1:00 p.m. | 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse Common Railers | Ellis Hollow Community Center | 6:00 p.m. | 111 Genung Road, Ithaca | Free
NYS Fair Chevy Court: Blue Oyster Cult | New York State Fairgrounds | 6:00 p.m. | 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse | Free
NYS Fair Suburban Park: Stephen Sanchez | Suburban Park | 8:00 p.m. | NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse | Free
Wednesday, August 28
NYS Fair Chevy Court: Danielle Ponder | New York State Fairgrounds | 6:00 p.m. | 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse | Free
Music on the Green: Fall Creek Brass Band | Homer Village Green | 7:00 p.m. | Homer | Free
NYS Fair Suburban Park: Joan Jett & The Blackhearts | 8:00 p.m. | NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse | Free
Thursday, August 29
CFCU Summer Concert Series: Fall Creek Brass Band | Bernie Milton Pavilion, Ithaca Commons | 6:00 p.m.
Chapel Hart | New
Fairgrounds | 6:00 p.m. | 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse | Free Pentatonix | Constellation Brands |Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center: CMAC | 7:00 p.m. | 3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua | $29.50 | $149.50 Walker Hayes: Same Drunk Tour | Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview | 7:30 p.m. | 490 Restoration Way, Syracuse | $29.50 | $99.50
Friday, August 30
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When the Diboun brothers were young boys running through the woods, Yassine would nev-
er leave Jamal, his little brother, behind. Last weekend, the tables were turned, and it was Jamal who took off down the trail when his brother said, “You go on. I’ll be okay, and I'll see you in a while.”
The brothers are now in their 40s, and Jamal knew he would indeed see Yassine later — after the two finished the last 10 miles of the 70-mile trail race known as the Laurel Highlands Ultra. The race — started, ironically, by a pair of brothers — was run in high heat and humidity and covered 12,000 feet of vertical gain over the 70 miles of rocks and roots and ravines. It is one of the oldest ultra races in existence, having been run for 45 consecutive years.
In Jamal’s words, “This was the first time we had run an ultra together. Yassine has showed up to help me, and he paced me for 40 miles in the Eastern States 100 — which was my first 100-mile race. I traveled
to pace him for 22 miles in the Western States 100, and our strategy last weekend was to work together.” The brothers shared a link on social media so friends could track them throughout the point-to-point race, which started at 5:30 a.m.
Jamal said, “Everything was going well for the first 60 miles, but them Yassine started having some serious cramping and some painful gastrointestinal issues. It was frustrating because we were running num-
ber three and four out of 190 runners, and then the wheels started falling off for him. He told me to go for it, and he went to an aid station to get treated for the G.I. Issues and cramping.” His gratitude evident, Jamal offered, “I had the most amazing finish... I was able to pass the number four and five guys and I finished as the first Master (over 40) and third overall.” Jamal hit the finish line at 13 hours,1 minute, and Yassine came across 40 minutes later. In his brother’s defense, Jamal said, “The humidity was likely what got to Yassine (who now lives and trains on the west coast). To some of the guys that train out west, these ultras are known as ‘the Beast Coast races.’”
I have been following Yassine’s career since 2007 when he ran his first 100-miler and was living in this area. He has since run as an elite sponsored athlete, has run well over a hundred ultramarathons, done a lot of coaching and consulting, and is known everywhere he goes in the world of extreme distance running.
I got to know Jamal as a fellow girl dad (we have seven daughters between us) and we saw each other often at school events. We have been friends for a dozen years, and when he told me in 2019 that he had been upping his own training regimen and was about to run his first ultra, I honestly never thought he would get so good in five short years. In that five-year period, Jamal has run ten ultras, and he just keeps getting stronger and faster.
Yassine wrote on social media how proud he was of his brother’s performance, and he added that he was so grateful for the support they received. “We had the most amazing support crew. Our mom came, our sister, our wives, our daughters... we had 15 people there for us! It was a family affair, for sure.”
Amidst vibrant art and cultural exchange, Ithacans can connect through shared experiences and active listening at Wednesday’s annual Juneteenth celebration. Themed “Freedom Then, Freedom Now,” this year’s community celebration will highlight the achievements and ongoing efforts of Black Americans in pursuit of freedom since the first Juneteenth celebration in 1865.
Free to the community and hosted by Southside Community Center along with Tompkins County, the City of Ithaca, Business Leaders of Colors and the Community Foundation, this event is open to all ages. This day will feature a Black Business Expo, a historical reenactment of the first Juneteenth Celebration in 1865, a community lunch, a tour of Southside Community Center, a keynote address from Daquetta Jones, CEO of Vera House in Syracuse and an open mic night at the Downstairs.
Excluding open mic at the Downstairs, the events will take place at Southside Community Center at 305 S Plain St, Ithaca. The Downstairs is located at 121 Martin Luther King St., Ithaca.
The full schedule of events is as follows:
• 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Black Business Expo
• 11:15 – 11:45 a.m., Historical Re-enactment of the First Juneteenth Celebration in 1865 by a Rochester-based group
• 11:45 a.m. – 12 p.m., Discussion Tables Related to Re-enactment
• noon – 12:25 p.m., Keynote Speaker, Daquetta Jones, CEO, Vera House
• noon – 3 p.m., Community Meal
• 1 p.m., Southside Community Center Tour
• 7 p.m., Juneteenth Jubilee at the Downstairs
In addition to events on Wednesday, last Saturday, the Southside Community Center hosted a festival from noon to 5 p.m. with food, children’s activities, live music, vendors, and raffles featuring prizes from local businesses. This is an annual event that fosters education, achievement and community within Ithaca.
Juneteenth is a celebration that honors the end of slavery in the United States in 1865. Declared a national holiday in 2021, Juneteenth recognizes the day June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger ordered the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation — which decreed the end of slavery — in Texas at the end of the Civil War.
Dr. Ken Clarke, Director of the Tompkins County Office of Human Rights spoke on the evolving nature and meaning of Juneteenth throughout the years.
“One of the perennial questions with which African Americans — and the nation itself — have grappled is what the meaning of freedom [is],” Clarke said. “What did it mean on the first Juneteenth in 1865? What does it mean in 2024, in a political and cultural climate of increasing polarization, misinformation and dissension? Juneteenth can provide some perspective on the nature of freedom.”
Ithaca’s various Juneteenth events are primarily hosted by Southside Community Center. SCC is a local organization that, according to its website, “work[s] to affirm, empower, and foster the development of self-
pride among the Black American residents of Greater Ithaca.”
On Wednesday at 1 p.m., an opportunity to tour the building and meet the board and staff is available for those interested.
In addition to the Juneteenth celebration, Southside Community Center has contributed to various programs in the recent weeks leading up to Juneteenth. One of these such programs is the Black Girl Alchemy program, which recently collaborated with local artists to unveil a community healing mural in downtown Ithaca.
“Through forums and activities in education, recreation, political and social awareness, the Southside Community Center is a community resource center,” Southside Community Center’s website states. “We serve as a vehicle to develop an appreciation for the contributions and presence of those peoples of African descent in the greater Ithaca community and in the larger world community.”
Dorothy France-Miller is a reporter from the Cornell Daily Sun working on The Sun’s summer fellowship at The Ithaca Times.
The FMs and Ithaca Underground united for the first-ever Rainbow Fest this past weekend, a joyous celebration of pride and music held at the Community School of Music and Art. Performing in Ithaca for the first time after the tragic loss of bandmate Frankie Rex, The FMs weaved together arts, music, drag performances, and dance to bridge the gap between local underground music scene and the LGBTQ+ community. The event for all ages championed messages of inclusivity, self-expression and empower-
ment, showcasing the resilience and legacy of The FMs.
The FMs is a band that started with two transgender friends who grew up in New York City together. After meeting in high school, bandmates Frankie Rex and Matte Namer were inseparable, spending the next twenty years together playing and performing music and eventually founding the FMs in 2016.
After moving to Ithaca during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, building a studio and recording several songs,
Namer’s bandmate Frankie Rex tragically died of a fentanyl overdose at his partner’s house in Ithaca on May 11, 2022.
“We worked on a lot of recordings and music videos during that time where people weren’t really doing live performances,” Namer said.
After taking a nearly two-year break, Namer has since reformed The FMs with two Ithaca-based gender queer musicians — Bubba Crumrine, and Basim Hussain — to continue the legacy of The FMs.
The reformed band performed their first show in Brooklyn on May 11, 2024 at Frankie Fest, a queer rock festival held on the anniversary of Rex’s passing. The festival benefitted the Chosen Family Law Center’s Frankie Maddox Rex Memorial Fund, providing transgender New Yorker’s with essential support services such as assistance with name changes and identity documents.
Last month, The FMs released a music video, single Transformation Dreams and new album PINK + BLACK, featuring Frankie’s vocals which were recorded prior to his death.
“The concept for PINK + BLACK began seven years ago and includes over a thousand hours of blood, sweat and tears put into the recording process,” Namer said. “This is Frankie’s legacy and the world deserves to hear it.”
The album was recorded from 2017 to 2019 and produced by Namer, with themes spanning from the nature of dreams and human connection to hope for the future of gender freedom. The single and the accompanying music video for Transformation Dreams encompasses themes of queer and trans self expression. With portions of the song rewritten after Rex’s death, the song
allows Namer to push back against the idea that a life cut short means a life of failure.
Now, the band that is self-described as transgirl synth-wave, post-punk ravers hopes that Rainbow Fest will become one of Ithaca’s cherished Pride events.
“We hope to be celebrating the community here and also in part celebrating the life of our fallen bandmate,” Namer said. “The FMs was such a big part of Frankie’s life.”
Namer believes that the event connects Ithaca’s community that values local music with the local LGBTQ community.
“It’s really important for us to be hosting more events during Ithaca Pride this month to really celebrate the LGBTQ community,” Namer said. “I think this event really bridges the LGBTQ community with the underground live music scene here.”
Founding Bandmate Namer was the lead producer for the first annual Rainbow Fest. At the festival, The FMs performed alongside local acts Delaques, Silver Rein, Bordercholly, DJ West Fox, DJ Apactor, Amber Martin, Penelope-Myles Voss and Parker & Tristan.
“One of the things that we’re hoping to bring to Ithaca with this project is maybe a bit of an underrepresented genre of live rock music that incorporates a lot of electronic and synthesizer elements,” Namer said. “I think we’ll really see how the community influences our sound over time.”
Rainbow Fest represents increased visibility and the embracement of self expression for Ithaca’s queer community. Looking into the future, The FMs hope to perform live music at more local venues in Ithaca and venues across New York State. For more information on The FMs, visit https://www.thefmsmusic.com/.
When I first reviewed Little Venice, located in downtown Trumansburg, I lavished praise on this Italian restaurant and drew particular attention to the salad bar which featured over three dozen items.
However, in a subsequent review which was published on March 17, 2021, I bemoaned the fact that the salad bar was gone. After all, during the Pandemic, no diner wanted to use the same long-handled serving spoons that had been handled by dozens of other diners. Now, however, I have great news! It’s back, with over 40 items including a marvelous variety of fresh foods and either a chicken noodle or French onion soup.
You can purchase the salad bar by itself for $14.90 or add it to the meal you order from the menu for $7.50. And vegetarians should be happy with the offerings. For example, I enjoy the fresh peas, broccoli, onion rings, cucumbers, cole slaw, three versions of lettuce, and on and on.
The menu itself is far more extensive than offered by any other Italian restaurant in our area. It includes a dozen appetizers ($8.00$14.90). In this section, I like the Mussels a la Venice ($11.50). A copious number of tender mussels are steamed in a broth of scallions, white wine, tomatoes, garlic (mild), basil,
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recognized by our leadership in Albany. Senator Webb’s actions today bring us closer to our goal of ensuring that there is opportunity for recreation and enjoyment for all Ithacans.”
In the State Senate’s press release, Youth Bureau staff emphasized the importance of modernizing Cass Park facilities to support their services to youth and the community.
“The Youth Bureau is grateful to Senator Webb for her continued advocacy for local projects that support both youth and the community at large,” Ithaca Youth Bureau Director Greggory Houch said in a press release. “Our City parks play an important
sweet cream, and butter. The broth is tomato based and tastes a bit acidic.
There’s a Flatbread section ($9.50$13.50) which includes a half dozen wonderful thin dough offerings. Among those I’ve tried, I prefer the “Shrimp” which is topped with lots of shrimp, mozzarella, spinach, scallions, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, and a white garlic sauce.
In The Classics section of the menu ($11.90-$17.90) I really enjoy Shrimp Portofino, which is served mixed up with their homemade fettucine, thick slices of fresh mushrooms, spinach, garlic, and a brown butter sauce. It usually comes with about eight medium shrimp and the spinach and mushrooms seem quite fresh.
I once ordered Mediterranean Penne ($14.90) from the Specials menu. It came with a generous portion of house made penne and olive oil, lemon zest, tomatoes, spinach, artichoke hearts, and feta cheese. I sometimes add a generous portion of grilled chicken strips for $4.90.
One Tuesday lunch I ordered the special Tavern Burger. Nothing was special, except the price. It was a cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, raw onion slices and sliced pickles on a bun with fries and a choice of a glass of beer, Yuengling, Miller lite, or Labatt, all for only $11.50.
Incidentally, I notice I keep using the word “generous”. That’s because many of
role in promoting health through recreation and with the senator’s support, we are one step closer to achieving our goal of fully renovating Cass Park’s aging infrastructure for the benefit of our residents.”
Senator Webb thanked the local community partners, including the youth bureau, City staff and council members and said that without them, the allocation of funding would not have been possible.
“This is one of many investments that I look forward to continue making for not only the City of Ithaca and Tompkins County but our entire Senate district,” Senator Webb said.
Once the renovations are complete, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at the park.
The revitalized salad bar at Little Venice in downtown Trumansburg, featuring over 40 fresh items, is a highlight of this beloved Italian restaurant known for its extensive menu and generous portions.
the entrées are served in large bowls and the servings are always, well, generous. There’s always a substantial quantity for me to take home.
There’s a whole page devoted to Brick Oven Pizzas ($11.50-$29.90). The higher priced ones are for Specialty Pizzas. The following is not a misprint: There are 41 possible toppings to choose from. You can also choose from four sizes: 9”, 12”, 16” and 18.” For example, the 9” is a Personal Pizza with four slices, and each topping is $2.00. One of the pizzas is Vegetarian and includes mushrooms, green peppers, banana peppers, onions, olives, eggplant, broccoli, and a mozzarella sauce.
Unfortunately, I have a problem with the wine menu. If you want to order a bottle for the table, there are only two choices: a Bogle Chardonnay or a Bogle Cabernet Sauvignon. I have always enjoyed Bogle wines so even though it’s not a problem for me, it probably would be for others. The good news is they’re amazingly low priced at $14 each. There is a wine-by-the-glass selection, also very inexpensive, ($6-$7). Surprisingly among the whites there are no dry Rieslings, Sauvignon Blancs, or
white Burgundies like Chablis, and the reds don’t include Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Pinot Noir, or other Burgundies. I also want to comment on the wine service: When I ordered a bottle of the Bogle Cabernet Sauvignon my waiter did not show me the label and did not pour a bit for me to taste. Instead, he unceremoniously deposited it on the table already opened with the cork sticking out the top. I had no clue how long it had been open.
The beer, cocktail, and “Spirits” menus are more extensive although there are no prices listed for the beers or the “Spirits”. If you like Italian food and might enjoy a drive of about 20 miles to get it, I highly recommend Little Venice. Fresh food, well cooked, attractively presented, generous (there’s that word again), portions, very fair prices, and a pleasant atmosphere.
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Folk music lyrics can often be characterized as the sound of resilience in the face of adversity. In America, this resilience forms the underlying strata that grounds the blues. David Bromberg’s seminal lyric, “You have to suffer if you want to sing the blues,” reflects the notion that you may be down and out, but you’re still singing. While not all folk music is as apparent in their lyrics and underlying sentiments, the core expression is one of hope and optimism despite the circumstances told in the story.
Kommuna Lux, a rollicking Odesabased Ukrainian, Klezmer and Balkan infused band personifies the current resilience of their homeland, Ukraine. They will appear in a fund-raising concert at the Unitarian Church in Ithaca on Thursday, June 25 at 7 PM.
In a recent zoom interview with me, guitarist Viktor Kirilov and clarinetist Volodymyr Gitin described their selfproclaimed style Odesa Urban Folk Music,
having renamed the style from Odesa Gangsta Folk Music to differentiate it from the American Gangsta genre. They tell the story of street life and desperate living that often characterizes the seamier side of port cities throughout the world.
“Odesa is not a very old city compared to Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities,” explained Kirilov. “It was built to provide a port in the area. As you know, in big cities such as Hamburg or New York there was always a street style of life, street gangs. People were living this life. That’s what our folk music is about.” Gitin added that, “It was not really a decision to sing songs just about gangsta life. One of the players who was also Jewish wanted to play something that was closer to his heart, that affirmed his life, another style. Over 100 years ago, 80% of Odesa was Jewish. There was something like 133 different nationalities: Russian, Ukrainian, and Jewish people. Also Greek, Italian, Polish, Moldovan and other smaller groups. Then in 2014 we made a decision to play native folk music.
This mix became our style, with a rock ‘n roll flavor. It was a new sound for Odesa.”
While exuding a hip-hop-like energy and excitement on-stage, their playing is technically clean and precise, owing to their classical conservatory training. Their clarity of sound and sense of musical balance is omnipresent, thanks to economic but sophisticated arrangements, mostly by accordionist Oleg Vasianovich. When coupled with Yaroslav Besh’s trombone work, Andrei Okhramovich’s trumpet playing is crisp, bright, and powerful, while singer Bagrat Tsurkan’s booming baritone voice is declarative and decisive. Sergei Poltorak drives the band with powerful drumming.
In the interview, the members of Kommuna Lux came across as articulate, smart, reflective, focused and driven. Though their training was classical in nature, their academy teachers welcomed their extracurricular adventures in folk and street music. “They understood that it was fun and provided many improvisational opportunities,” reflected Gitin.
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“My understanding is that [Cornell’s contribution] should be much higher. I would certainly like Cornell to step up for its community and increase their contribution considerably.” She added, “There’s nothing magic about $10 million; I just made that a starting point for the discussion.”
“This is not a radical or a new proposal,” Tripp said. “The University of Pennsylvania pays the Philadelphia public schools $10 million annually for the next ten years.
While acknowledging that the past 3 years have been difficult, Kommuna Lux does not musically reference the ongoing war in their country. “We are not singing about the war in Ukraine, now. Of course, we dedicate concerts to charity, but the war doesn’t influence our music and lyrics.” Still, the war has impacted the band. One member left to join the military. Other bandmembers stay in regular touch with him, donating walkie-talkies and other equipment to his communications unit. They have established a not-forprofit tax exempt 501(c)(3) named KMLX that raises money for both humanitarian and military supplies.
This concert is part of an extensive fundraising tour in the Northeast and Midwest United States with a portion of the proceeds going to the Rotary eClub of Ukraine’s Hospital Beds for Kramorsk Project, to supply special beds for severe burn victims at front line hospitals, with additional funding for medicine and protective gear.
Brown University pays approximately $1.3 million a year to Providence Public Schools. Princeton pays $4.8 million a year to Princeton public schools.”
The next steps involve the Board of Education creating an advisory committee to gather additional information, study similar agreements in other cities, and craft a detailed resolution that will be presented to the BOE for further discussion before a final vote. The board aims to reconvene in two weeks to review the committee’s findings and further discuss the resolution.
The race between Webb and Sigler reflects a broader political dynamic, with each candidate portraying the other as out of touch with the district’s needs. Webb’s campaign has framed her as a defender of progressive values and reproductive rights, while Sigler has positioned himself as a moderate Republican focused on pragmatic solutions to local issues.
Sigler has criticized Webb’s endorsement from the Working Families Party (WFP), referring to them as a “radical” group. However, WFP representative Ravi
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When a tenancy goes south, it’s not uncommon for it to end up costing $10k-$30k in lost rent, damages to the unit, loss of rent from neighboring units when those tenants move out rather than deal with the problem neighbor. With my market focus, many of my tenants are judgement-proof, and in that case I have no recourse through the courts. As a result, the costs of dealing with bad tenants is just a necessary cost of business, and must be passed onto the good tenants in that rents on them have to be higher in order for the business to have adequate cashflow. On the whole, in the arc of my learning to be a landlord, I have realized that problems tend to fester and get worse, causing larger impacts on both neighbors and our business, and I have become quicker to take action to resolve problem tenancies that in the early years I would have tolerated for longer in order to avoid the confrontation.
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budget can never be lowered because the NY statute says if the budget is voted down, school districts must adopt the previous year’s budget. Thus it is legally and practically impossible to ever lower a school budget even when enrollment decreases! The only way the ICSD budget can ever be "lowered" is slowly through loss of purchasing power of the US dollar via inflation (money supply expansion).” — Richard Ballantyne
Mangla has refuted Sigler’s categorizations of the group, saying they are “a coalition of unions and grassroots community groups advocating for fair and affordable housing and an expanded child tax credit in NYS.”
The WFP defended themselves against Sigler’s criticism, with Co-Directors Jasmine Gripper and Ana María Archila emphasizing the reason they chose to endorse Webb in a statement saying, “With more New Yorkers than ever struggling with the high cost of living, we need elected leaders who will fight to level the playing field for working people and make New York a place where people can afford to live and raise a family.” They added, “We’re excited to work with our endorsed candidates over the coming months to put forward a positive vision of how New York can better
I anticipate the effects on my business of the proposed good cause eviction will be as follows:
• increase the cost of bad tenants, as more of them would end up as court cases. Specifically, across our portfolio.
• I would end up spending more on legal expenses, as more complex behavioral cases ended up in court.
• more on administration and recordkeeping (as I would now need to treat all tenants as possible future court cases).
• lose more rents with bad tenant cases as I expect the courts would be slowed down with additional work. The courts are already very slow.
• threaten our ability to increase rents in future as needed, particularly in some kind of inflationary economic crisis.
These costs and problems would need to be taken into account in setting rents — I would need to raise rents more than I otherwise would have done to mitigate the risk of ending up in negative cash flow.
I note that this law will do nothing to increase the supply of housing. If any-
“"I can’t afford to live here" is not disguised racism. Sadly Barry dismisses the many who spoke so before the board about the painful economic reality before them, the same board Barry ran for, and instead uses the opportunity to preach and project his own personal "white guilt". Barry proceeds to gaslight the entire community by grouping it’s legitimate complaints under his conspiracy theory that it's all just "coded language". Tone deaf to the point of embarrassment. I too can "tell it as I see it" and am relieved Barry was not elected.” — Jason Evans
meet the needs and aspirations of working families.”
Sigler has also been criticized by local progressive groups for his involvement in a lawsuit that aims to overturn early voting in New York State. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of the Republican National Committee and other Republican organizations and challenged the New York Early Mail Voter Act, which allows voters to cast their ballots by mail during the early voting period.
Plaintiffs argue that the law violates the New York Constitution by expanding mail-in voting beyond the constitutionally enumerated classes of absentee voters. Despite multiple legal setbacks, including dismissals by both the trial and appellate courts, the plaintiffs, which include Sigler
thing it will slightly reduce the supply of housing as it becomes less attractive for property owners to rent out their property. Just as the City of Ithaca struggles mightily to recruit police officers, gaining a reputation for being hostile to landlords will not enhance their willingness to provide housing. Nor will it do anything to decrease the demand for rental housing, which is created by Ithaca’s large population staying temporarily in a college town, as well as the permanent residents in town who lack either the income or strong credit required to buy a house. I believe at most one or two of my tenants *could* buy a house but choose to rent long term instead. Almost all of my tenants are obligatory renters.
If supply continues to be tight relative to demand, then landlords will fully pass increased costs onto tenants. I don’t, however, expect most rental properties would disappear off the market as a result of this law. What I think is likely instead is that it will push the rental market in the direction of larger operators who can have specialized staff and manage complex policies and procedures repeatably. This will come about either as small landlords sell out to large landlords, or as landlords decide to have professional property managers take over the administration of buildings.
Being a landlord already involves extraordinary complexity. Our properties are inspected by six different entities (City and Town of Ithaca, Fire dept, TCA, IHA, IURA). We have eight different kinds of insurance from eleven different insurance companies, each with their own requirements. We have to follow codes and regulations for three different localities, and then state landlord tenant law, and federal law governing fair hous-
and Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, continue to appeal — with the latest appeal pending before the New York Court of Appeals.
Tompkins County resident Carol LaBorie expressed her concern about Sigler’s involvement in the lawsuit, stating, “It’s surprising that a candidate for state Senate is a party to [a lawsuit] seeking to make it harder for us to vote.”
The 2024 General Election is slated for Tuesday, November 5. Early voting is from October 26 to November 3, and absentee ballot voting is available. As both campaigns gear up for the final stretch, voters in New York’s 52nd Senate District will have to weigh the priorities and promises of each candidate to decide who will best represent their interests in Albany.
ing, ADA, etc. Our bank is also a very complex regulated entity that places many information requirements on us. To keep track of everything we maintain rental management software and, separately, accounting software where we identify every transaction and which building or unit it concerned so that our accountants can accurately prepare our tax returns. We are essentially drowning in admin work all the time.
I can’t say at this point *how much* I would have to put up rents to accommodate the additional complexity of the Good Cause Eviction law, since it’s an open question how many non-renewals would actually end up in court. I don’t think I would attempt fewer non-renewals, since most of the past ones seemed pretty non-optional to me. I am already increasing rents to catch up from the pandemic/war inflation boom that I failed to manage correctly, and will likely just keep doing so until the full effect of Good Cause on my operations and on the market generally becomes clear.
However, I think we can predict that a rental market dominated by fewer larger landlords and management companies will have more overhead, and also more market power to set rents. Thus I would expect rents to rise by an unknowable but material amount over and above what they would already have done. This will not happen all at once but will play out over a decade or so.
I would also expect that the impact of bad tenants on good tenants will increase. Antisocial individuals typically place a high burden on their neighbors, and the harder the City makes it to manage their behavior, the worse the quality of life in rental complexes and neighborhoods will be.