Rare photo of Harriet Tubman released by tour group
Six years after a new photo of Harriet Tubman captured the world's imagination, another rare image of the abolitionist has been released.
of Cambridge, Maryland, an uncirculated 1908 photo of its namesake on Facebook last week. Alex Green, the owner of the tour group, told 水果派AV that the photo was taken by an acquaintance of Sarah Bradford, who published the first biographies of Tubman. At the time of the photo, Tubman was about 85 years old, and she would pass away in 1913.
"The clarity of the picture is remarkable," Green said. "She still looks remarkably good. You can still see the power in her face."
The brick structure behind Tubman is most likely her home on South Street in Auburn, Green said. However, the location of the photo itself remains a mystery. He only possesses it digitally.聽Unlike the last photo of Tubman to , the mid-1860s portrait of her found in an album owned by Emily Howland, the history of the 1908 photo is also unknown.
A crude reproduction of the photo in The Auburn Daily Advertiser on June 23, 1908.
Green recalled first seeing the photo years ago. At first he didn't give it much thought, as it wasn't directly related to Tubman's life in Maryland, the focus of his tour group. But he was going through his archives recently when he saw the photo again, he said, and it hit him that he hadn't seen it anywhere else. He consulted Tubman biographer Kate Clifford Larson to confirm its authenticity.
Green hopes the photo's release generates more interest in Tubman and the story of her determination to live free, and to help others do the same, that Harriet Tubman Tours tells in Maryland.聽
"I thought it'd be interesting to move the needle forward with her wonderful life," Green said. "History has so much to catch up to."
Gallery: Photographs of Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman in 1892.
Harriet Tubman Tours
Harriet Tubman, circa 1908, in a new picture released by Harriet Tubman Tours in Cambridge, Maryland.
Harriet Tubman Tours
A photo of Harriet Tubman, circa 1865-1868.
Swann Galleries
Harriet Tubman, circa 1871-1876.
David Wilcox
Harriet Tubman, left, with slaves she freed during the Civil War, circa 1885.
The New York Times
Harriet Tubman, circa 1895.
National Park Service
Harriet Tubman in 1911.
Library of Congress
Quite the spread: Skaneateles eatery opens second location to meet demand
After opening during COVID-19 in July 2020, Good Eats & Sips exceeded its own expectations, enduring the unforeseen hardships of the years-long pandemic that has ended several other restaurants.
Now, the Skaneateles business聽has entered what co-owner and chef Don Agate calls its second phase. He and his wife, Marie-Helene Gingras, have opened a second location of Good Eats & Sips in the SkanWorks coworking space at 1326 New Seneca Turnpike, joining the first at 18 W. Genesee St. in the village.聽
鈥淚t鈥檚 our need to expand our operations,鈥 Agate told 水果派AV.
By "operations," Agate means catering. The new location gives him and staff the space to do much more of it.聽As a result, while customers can preorder and pick up food, dining inside is not an option.
Like its flagship location in the village, the new one is breakfast- and lunch-focused. From bagels and bowls to smoothies and sweet treats, Good Eats & Sips emphasizes a vegan and gluten-free menu friendly to a variety of diets, but not pigeonholing itself into that niche of cuisine. Agate just wants to offer fresh, feel-good food everyone can enjoy.
鈥淲hen we first opened, people liked our brand,鈥 he said. 鈥淲e seemed to hit a mark in the village.鈥
Good Eats & Sips is even more self-explanatory than it sounds.
More than three years later, the eatery continues to hit that mark. Agate encourages people to order online from the new location, and to expect more grab-and-go items at the village one. He takes pride in the accessibility of Good Eats, and the new location gives his staff the ability to cater to local businesses, offices and schools.
鈥淒uring the pandemic, we were catering to first responders,鈥 he said, 鈥渁nd then we were delivering to Skaneateles school buildings.鈥
The word has since gotten out, and the chef is now providing larger orders to the Jordan-Elbridge and Marcellus central school districts. Good Eats is also trickling into the Camillus area.
Speaking of convenience, grab-and-go items and the if-it-ain鈥檛-broke ethic of business, Agate is looking toward the future with what he referred to as phase three of the business. He mentioned one possibility 鈥 drive-thrus 鈥 but said he doesn't want to get ahead of himself despite feeling the goal is realistic. For now, Good Eats & Sips will continue promoting healthy food one order at a time.
鈥淲e鈥檝e always had big expectations for ourselves,鈥 Agate said.聽
Gallery: Good Eats & Sips in Skaneateles opens second location
Avocado toast is one of many items on the menu at Good Eats & Sips' new second location at 1326 New Seneca Turnpike in Skaneateles.
Kevin Rivoli, 水果派AV
Good Eats & Sips co-owner Don Agate cashes out a customer at its new second location at 1326 New Seneca Turnpike in Skaneateles.
Kevin Rivoli, 水果派AV
Good Eats & Sips' new second location at 1326 New Seneca Turnpike in Skaneateles.
Kevin Rivoli, 水果派AV
Store manager Meg Albino takes care of customer Marc Albino at Good Eats & Sips' new second location at 1326 New Seneca Turnpike in Skaneateles.
Kevin Rivoli, 水果派AV
Good Eats & Sips' new second location at 1326 New Seneca Turnpike in Skaneateles.聽A row of booths provides a waiting area for takeout customers.
Kevin Rivoli, 水果派AV
Teen dies from injuries in Cayuga County crash
A 19-year-old passed away Monday from injuries sustained in a head-on crash last week in the town of Genoa.
Ana Marsh, of Venice, passed away Monday afternoon at Strong Memorial Hospital, the Cayuga County Sheriff's Office told 水果派AV.
Marsh was driving eastbound on Route 90 near Creek Road in Genoa on Thursday afternoon when her vehicle was struck by a westbound vehicle that crossed into oncoming traffic.
Marsh was airlifted to Strong for treatment of multiple injuries. A 聽was set up by her family to support her medical expenses, and will now support their funeral expenses as well.
According to the fundraiser page, Marsh was a graduate of Southern Cayuga High School who was in her first semester of the physical therapy program at Cayuga Community College.聽
The driver of the westbound vehicle that struck Marsh's was Juldie Baker, 71, of King Ferry, the sheriff's office said.
Baker was transported to Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse for her injuries. The sheriff's office did not have any updates on Baker's condition on Tuesday.
There were no passengers in either vehicle.
The sheriff's office said its investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Anyone with more information on the accident can contact Detective David Harkness at (315) 294-8143. Information can also be shared at .
Cayuga County Clerk-elect Scanlan pleads guilty, PI investigating crash
Cayuga County Clerk-elect Brian Scanlan has pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of a motor vehicle property damage accident last month.
Scanlan, who won election on Tuesday, Nov. 7, crashed into聽a parked vehicle with his own the following Saturday in the town of Owasco.
Owasco Town Court Clerk Vicky Coraci told 水果派AV on Tuesday that Scanlan pleaded guilty to the violation by mail, and Dec. 1 was sentenced to the maximum fine of $250 with a $93 surcharge. He must also complete a defensive driving course and 50 hours of community service, and cover all of the other vehicle owner's out-of-pocket expenses that are not covered by insurance.
The owner of the other vehicle is Dr. Cyndy King, of North Carolina, who was in the area for the funeral of Marion Camardo. Camardo's son, Joe, lives at the 12 Fairway Drive home where King's Subaru was parked that Saturday night. King previously told 水果派AV that her vehicle, a Subaru, was a total loss as a result of the accident.聽
Camardo has unsuccessfully asked Cayuga County District Attorney Brittany Grome Antonacci to investigate the accident. He also intends to pursue civil action against Scanlan.
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Now, Camardo is pursuing his own investigation. He has hired Curiosity Investigations, the private business of retired Cayuga County Sheriff's Office Detective Lt. Frederick Cornelius, who told 水果派AV he is seeking any information about Scanlan's activities prior to the accident and any surveillance footage of a red Dodge pickup truck in the聽area from Fairway Drive to Victory Drive that night.
The court appearance of Cayuga County Clerk-elect Brian Scanlan 鈥 who crashed into a parked car in Owasco and left the scene days after winnin…
Two Auburn football players part of history-making Cortland team
Two Auburn football players will be part of history when SUNY Cortland's Red Dragons play in their first national championship game this week.
Quarterback Troy Churney (sophomore, No. 17), tight end Connor Mahunik (junior, No. 88) and the rest of the No. 11-ranked Cortland team will play No. 1-ranked North Central College in the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl for the NCAA Division III national championship at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15,聽Salem Stadium in Salem, Virginia. The game will be broadcast on ESPNU and ESPN+.
The Red Dragons are 13-1 on the season, and the first New York state school to reach the Division III championship game since 1991. North Central, of Illinois, is 14-0. The Cardinals are seeking their second straight championship, and their third in five years. With a loss in the 2021 championship and 2020's canceled due to COVID-19, North Central has appeared in every championship game since 2019.
According to , this year marks Cortland football's 12th NCAA tournament appearance and third straight. The Red Dragons have set several school football records this season.
The 2023 Cortland Red Dragons football team.
Darl Zehr Photography
Cayuga County postal worker sentenced for stealing on the job
A King Ferry man has been sentenced to a year of probation for stealing money orders while working for the U.S. Postal Service.
According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of New York, Stephen Perrine, 40, of King Ferry, admitted that while working for the USPS in Ithaca, he stole 10 money orders totaling $2,480 by issuing them to himself and entering fraudulent justifications in an accounting system.
For example, the attorney's office said, Perrine admitted that he stole and cashed a $400 money order in September 2022, and that he documented it as having been issued for "local transport." That November, he also admitted, he stole and cashed a $200 money order that he documented as having been issued for "office supplies."
Perrine was sentenced for the crime on Wednesday.
Along with probation, Perrine was ordered to pay full restitution of $2,480 to the postal service. Perrine no longer works for USPS, as he resigned from his position after he was charged.
Former Wells College safety officer accused of sex abuse found dead
AUBURN聽鈥 A former Wells College safety sergeant and Moravia girls softball coach accused of sexually abusing a minor has been found dead, the Cayuga County District Attorney's Office said.
David A. Hewitt, 61, of Aurora, who was arrested in March for allegedly engaging in sexual contact with a 16-year-old and sexually assaulting them for four years, was supposed to be in Cayuga County Court for a conference on Thursday. There, his attorney, Rome Canzano, confirmed Hewitt's death to the court.
Cayuga County District Attorney Brittany Grome Antonacci told 水果派AV that New York State Police found Hewitt's body on Wednesday. Due to his death, the charges he faced 鈥 first-degree course of sexual conduct against a child (a class B felony) and use of a child in a sexual performance (a class C felony) 鈥 have been dropped.聽
David A. Hewitt
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Dr. Adam Duckett, the Cayuga County coroner, told 水果派AV that an official cause for Hewitt's death will be determined in the next few weeks.
Wells College previously told 水果派AV that Hewitt was immediately terminated from his role as campus safety sergeant after the college was notified of his arrest.
According to 水果派AV's archives, Hewitt was also a retired corrections officer and coached Moravia High School girls softball in the late 2010s.
New York State Police have arrested an Aurora man who worked as campus safety sergeant at Wells College on charges of sexual abuse.
Agricultural disaster declared for Cayuga, Onondaga counties
Farms in 14 upstate New York counties are eligible for assistance after the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved a disaster declaration this week.聽
The agricultural disaster declaration is in response to extreme weather, including flooding and a tornado, that occurred in July.聽
The declaration covers four primary counties 鈥 Clinton, Franklin, Lewis and Onondaga 鈥 affected by the storms. It also extends to 10 contiguous counties 鈥 Cayuga, Cortland, Essex, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Madison, Oneida, Oswego and St. Lawrence.聽
Crop loss reports submitted to the Farm Service Agency were used to determine the counties considered disaster areas. Farmers will have an eight-month period to apply for emergency loans.聽
According to state Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball, July was one of the wettest months ever recorded in some parts of New York. The heavy rainfall caused significant crop losses in these areas.聽
Ball noted that extreme weather has caused "a significant amount of stress" for farms this year. In May, a late spring freeze caused crop losses, especially for apple growers.聽
"We encourage our farms to take advantage of the emergency loans available and to continue to report losses to lessen the impacts of these damaging weather events," he said.聽
The U.S. Small Business Administration also announced there are loans available for farm-related and nonfarm-related businesses that were affected by the extreme weather over the summer.聽
Two seriously hurt in head-on crash in Cayuga County
Two drivers were seriously injured in a head-on crash in Cayuga County this week.
The Cayuga County Sheriff鈥檚 Office said in a news release that the accident occurred at about 5:20 p.m. Thursday on Route 90 near Creek Road in the town of Genoa when a vehicle traveling westbound went off the north side of the roadway. The vehicle came back onto the roadway and crossed into oncoming traffic, resulting in a head-on collision with a vehicle traveling eastbound.
The operator of the westbound vehicle was transported to Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse. The operator of the eastbound vehicle was airlifted to Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
Both remained hospitalized Friday, police said, and there were no other passengers in either vehicle. The names of the drivers were not immediately released.
The cause of the crash was still under investigation Friday by members of the sheriff鈥檚 office's Criminal Investigations Division and Accident Reconstruction Unit, and the office is requesting that anyone with more information on the accident contact Detective David Harkness at (315) 294-8143. Information can also be shared at .
The sheriff鈥檚 office said it was assisted by the King Ferry Fire Department, Genoa Fire Department, Locke Fire Department, Southern Cayuga Instant Aid, LifeNet, the Cayuga County Office of Emergency Services, New York State Police, the New York State Department of Transportation and Cayuga County E-911.
Man injured by cow in Cayuga County, airlifted for treatment
A male farmworker was airlifted for treatment after being injured by a cow Thursday in the town of Genoa.聽
King Ferry Fire Department public information officer Guy Van Benschoten told 水果派AV that the man was kicked in the chest by the cow at about 10 Thursday night at Belltown Dairy on Mahaney Road.
Southern Cayuga Instant Aid also responded to the incident. Because responders were unsure whether the worker also hit his head, they called for a medevac helicopter.
LifeNet of New York 7-12, of Seneca Falls, airlifted the man to Upstate Medical University Hospital in Syracuse,聽Van Benschoten said. He did not have any further information on the man's condition.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an average of 22 people in the U.S. are killed by cows each year.
Noting the rarity of such accidents due to farm safety practices,聽Van Benschoten called Belltown "a good community neighbor." The farm lets the fire department use its property for training, he added.