This week on In Focus, Ithaca Mayor Robert Cantelmo discusses how Porchfest transforms the city’s neighborhoods into a celebration of local music, with more than 100 musicians performing on porches, yards and driveways as residents and visitors move from one performance to the next.
Also, Juli Webster discusses the Mohawk Valley Garlic and Herb Festival and its growth from just eight garlic farmers to more than 100 vendors, turning a humble crop into a beloved fall tradition in Little Falls.
Bethel Town Supervisor Daniel Sturm also discusses how the Bethel Woods Harvest Festival has grown into a beloved fall tradition that brings visitors to the Catskills while supporting local farmers, businesses, and the broader community.
You can watch the full interview above. And be sure to tune in for a look inside the biggest issues impacting upstate New York on In Focus with JoDee Kenney — every Sunday on Spectrum News 1.