Street Beat: How are you preparing for summer? We asked five random people. Here’s what they had to say. By Jaime Cone Hughes ● Tompkins County ● May 22, 2025 I just graduated from college, so I’m getting ready to start a new job. Emma, Ithaca Taking all the patio furniture out. Patty, Ulysses Mowing my lawn. Corey, Trumansburg Getting my gardens ready. Kevin, Danby Hopefully lots of hiking. Nicole, Dryden Author Jaime Cone Hughes Jaime Cone Hughes is managing editor and reporter for Tompkins Weekly and resides in Dryden with her husband and two kids. Related Articles 5 things to do in Tompkins County this weekend By Newsroom ● Art & Entertainment News ● December 18, 2025 Plan your visit and discover what’s happening this weekend. Delaware prosperity partnership CEO Kurt Foreman appointed president of Ithaca Area Economic Development By Newsroom ● Business ● November 4, 2025 Tompkins County to temporarily relocate Office for the Aging and Department of Assessment during Center of Government project By Newsroom ● Local News ● November 4, 2025 Office for the Aging and Department of Assessment temporarily relocate to Lansing during Center of Government construction.