Blog Archive: June 2020

There’s nothing quite like a bucket filled with freshly picked strawberries. Picking them yourself is even better. Cortland County has its very own u-pick farm at Cobblestone Valley Farm, a diversified organic farm located in the heart of New York State right off Interstate 81. For a few precious weeks out of the year, locals and visitors flock to the Preble, NY to pick their own plump,…

The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted American women the right to vote, a right known as women’s suffrage, and was ratified on August 18, 1920, ending almost a century of protest. The legendary crusade for women's suffrage began in 1848 at a historic meeting in Seneca Falls, New York. Following the convention, the demand for the vote became a centerpiece of the women’s rights…

Cortland County restaurants are now able to offer indoor dining for the first time since March. Those that are reopening will be following state guidelines, including limited occupancy, spacing-out tables, and additional cleaning of equipment, tables and chairs. Below is a list of restaurants that we know are opening for indoor service. Please keep in mind that just because eateries are allowed to…

Cortland County is slowly starting to come back to life as we move further into phase two of Governor Cuomo's reopening plan, and with that comes a little retail therapy.  Many of Cortland County's shopping destinations have finally opened their doors after being closed for almost two months. Though we have all appreciated the efforts locals shop have taken to provide us with virtual shopping…

The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted American women the right to vote, a right known as women’s suffrage, and was ratified on August 18, 1920, ending almost a century of protest. The legendary crusade for women's suffrage began in 1848 at a historic meeting in Seneca Falls, New York. Following the convention, the demand for the vote became a centerpiece of the women’s rights…

There's nothing wrong with rice and canned beans, but sometimes the only thing that will satisfy a rumbling stomach is a heaping dish of food from your favorite restaurant. Lucky for everyone, Cortland County restaurants have stepped up and are providing comfort (in food) during these uncomfortable times.  As of June 4th, Governor Cuomo announced that eateries located in regions currently in…