Read more about the article TIM’S NOTES: Nearby Sodus Point Full of Surprises, Fun
Mike Melito Trio performs at The Trestle in Sodus Point. The village — population: 822 — is becoming a great option for those who like music and good food.

TIM’S NOTES: Nearby Sodus Point Full of Surprises, Fun

by Tim Nekritz  |  nekritz@gmail.com   It’s a brisk Saturday in May and a trio is just starting to cook at a jazz club as a crowd gathers in an…

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Read more about the article TIM’S NOTES: Fulton’s 114 Reserve’s Cultural Hub
Oswego County-based trio Very Next Accident are among the musical acts who have enjoyed the unique family-friendly atmosphere of the 114 Reserve. From left are band members Adam Mance, Antonia D’Amato and Michael Crispino. (Tim Nekritz photo)

TIM’S NOTES: Fulton’s 114 Reserve’s Cultural Hub

A former bank building on a prominent Fulton corner where Route 481 intersects with Oneida Street has become a coffee shop, community center by Tim Nekritz  |  nekritz@gmail.com   A…

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Read more about the article TIM’S NOTES: Eis House Looks to Continue as a Mexico Community Treasure
From left, the owners of the Eis House, all siblings, are Jason Allers, Debbie Ferris, Chrissy Mason and Tim Allers. They grew up going to the restaurant and banquet facility before buying it in 2022.

TIM’S NOTES: Eis House Looks to Continue as a Mexico Community Treasure

The Eis House has been a part of the fabric of the Mexico community since 1977 by Tim Nekritz  |  nekritz@gmail.com   Like many folks in the Mexico area, Chrissy…

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Read more about the article AI: Stand Out by Being Human
"I have used ChatGPT to break down huge documents to provide a briefing or story outline. But I then do a substantial amount of editing and crosschecking, during which I tend to find incredibly simple errors. So it saves time in some ways, yet it doesn’t."

AI: Stand Out by Being Human

As AI infiltrates the communication landscape, focus your brand and your own communications on humans and humanity by Tim Nekritz  |  nekritz@gmail.com   Chances are some emails you’re receiving (especially…

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Read more about the article TIM’S NOTES: Comic Shop Opens Next Chapter Under New Ownership
Pictured in front of their wall of new releases are John Weldin and Joe Samuels, the new owners of Oswego’s iconic Comic Shop.

TIM’S NOTES: Comic Shop Opens Next Chapter Under New Ownership

by Tim Nekritz  |  nekritz@gmail.com   Oswego’s iconic Comic Shop started a new chapter this spring as longtime customers and supporters Joe Samuels and John Weldin took over as new…

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Read more about the article TIM’S NOTES: The Times They Are A-changing for the Live Music Scene
A busy and rocking bar — like when author Tim Nekritz and his band The Condescenders played a packed Halloween-themed show at The Eis House in Mexico — is a welcome sight for musicians and music fans, but the economy has sometimes made it challenging for performers and venues to find success on a regular basis.

TIM’S NOTES: The Times They Are A-changing for the Live Music Scene

Difficult economy and changing habits are making it challenging for performers and venues to find success on a regular basis By Tim Nekritz  |  nekritz@gmail.com   It’s a Thursday evening…

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Read more about the article TIM’S NOTES: Art Scene at CNY Arts Center Shines Light on Creative Opportunities
The Stage Fright musical production in October provided a spooktacular musical lineup, choreographed numbers and an original ghost story.

TIM’S NOTES: Art Scene at CNY Arts Center Shines Light on Creative Opportunities

Tim Nekritz  |  nekritz@gmail.com   An original play where, on an alternate timeline, the Apollo 11 astronauts battle aliens and Soviet spies. Art openings. Halloween-related activities including a musical spooktacular,…

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