Street Beat: What are you thankful for?

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

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Lifestyle News
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November 27, 2025
Our natural environment. Ashly, Rochester
Our natural environment. 
Ashly, Rochester 
My family. My friends. Rubi, Ithaca
My family. My friends. 
Rubi, Ithaca
I’m thankful that my son is happy. Kate, Edinburgh, Scotland
I’m thankful that my son is happy. 
Kate, Edinburgh, Scotland
Well, I’m not dead. Richard (with Piper) Edinburgh, Scotland
Well, I’m not dead. 
Richard (with Piper) Edinburgh, Scotland
I’m thankful for my health, that I live in this wonderful community, and my family most of all. Becky, Caroline
I’m thankful for my health, that I live in this wonderful community, and my family most of all.
Becky, Caroline
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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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