Street Beat: What does voting mean to you?

J.T. Stone is a multimedia journalist covering the town of Newfield. Having lived in Tompkins County for most of his life, J.T. is passionate about covering issues impacting county residents, with a focus on local government and community development. A 2025 graduate of SUNY Albany, J.T. has reported for publications including The Ithaca Voice, WRFI Community Radio, WAMC Northeast Public Radio and the Albany Times Union. He can be reached at jstone@albany.edu.