Street Beat: What is your favorite thing about winter?

We asked five random people. Here’s what they had to say.

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December 11, 2025
All of the holiday lights. 
Ashley, Groton
The skiing. James, Groton
The skiing.
James, Groton
That it ends. Courtenay, Ithaca
That it ends. 
Courtenay, Ithaca
Being all cozy inside, and not having to drive anywhere. 
Shelia, Cortland
I think it actually brightens things up a bit, once there’s snow on the ground.  Roman, Ithaca 
I think it actually brightens things up a bit, once there’s snow on the ground. 
Roman, Ithaca 
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Jaime Cone Hughes

Jaime Cone Hughes is managing editor and reporter for Tompkins Weekly and resides in Dryden with her husband and two kids.

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