July 14, 2026 — Another season of Trumansburg's GrassRoots Festival

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Trumansburg’s one and only GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance returns this week for the 34th year. We’re going back to the roots with one of the festival’s co-founders, local musician Jeb Puryear.

Plus, a round-up of news from town halls across the county.

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Segment 2 original air date: July 18, 2025

Produced by Megan Zerez

Hosted by Megan Zerez and Matt Butler

Cover photo by Alyvia Covert