Ithaca reps reveals plans to add Sky Pods Transportation Network- APRIL FOOLS!! 

ITHACA, NY APRIL 1, 2023 – Travelers to Ithaca could soon be enjoying a more scenic route with the addition of aerial vehicles to the community’s public transport network. The City of Ithaca Planning Department has signed a memorandum of understanding with SkyPodsOnTheMove LLC, an autonomous driving technology company based in the northeastern United States, to develop all-electric driverless pods … Read More

Downtown’s Chili Cook-Off is ready to spice things up in March 

map and list of participants for Chili Cook-Off 2023

Get your palates ready for Downtown Ithaca’s 25th Annual Chili Cook-Off, happening Saturday, March 4. This year marks the event’s silver anniversary, and it promises to be bigger and better than ever. The Chili Cook-Off features more than 40 restaurants and eateries in the region, presenting their gourmet chilis to the public. Sweet, spicy, and tangy varieties of chilis will … Read More

25th Annual Dinner Awardees

The Downtown Ithaca Alliance recently recognized some downtown businesses, organizations, service providers, and community members during its 25th Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony. Our awardees are as follows: City Partner Recognition: Julie Holcomb, retired City Clerk; & Tom Parsons, retired Ithaca Fire Department Chief, and the Ithaca Fire Department. Julie Holcomb: Julie was an Ithaca institution in her own right. … Read More

TCAT winter holiday service 12/24/22-1/20/23

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TCAT will operate modified service Sat., Dec. 24, through Fri., Jan. 20. Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve Sat., Dec. 24 & Sat., Dec. 31: Service will end early. No service: Routes 90 and 92. Normal service: Routes 13, 14S, 20, 21, 40, 52, 67 and 77. Modified service: Routes 11, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21, 30, 32, 43, 51, 52 & … Read More

Holiday Window Display Competition Starts Today

ITHACA NY NOVEMBER 21, 2022 —  Downtown Ithaca is kicking off the holiday shopping season with a friendly holiday window competition. The contest is happening today through December 11th at participating downtown businesses. During that time, you’re welcome to stroll downtown to view extremely festive window decor and vote for your favorites. Voting ballots for the window display competition are digital and … Read More

GO ITHACA Director receives ACT’s 40 Under 40 honors

ITHACA, NY NOVEMBER 15, 2022 — GO ITHACA Director Jane Brady was recently recognized by the Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT) as a 2022 40 Under 40 recipient at the organization’s annual TDM Forum held this month in Atlanta, GA. This honor celebrates the accomplishments of an astounding group of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) professionals and leaders, the awardees represent a particularly diverse … Read More

Downtown Ithaca will shine green for Veterans Day 

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Community participating in Green Light A Vet from November 10-12 To celebrate Veterans Day and honor military veterans and their families, downtown Ithaca is once again participating in the national Greenlight A Vet campaign from November 10 through 12. During that time, many businesses on and around the Commons will show their support for military veterans by changing at least … Read More

Trick or Treating Set for October 28

OCTOBER 2022 — Calling all costumed characters, ghouls, goblins, witches, superheroes, and everyone in between. Head to downtown Ithaca from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28, to enjoy family-friendly Halloween activities. Guests are welcome to join the community costume parade and store-to-store trick-or-treating at participating locations (look for a “Halloween in Downtown” poster prominently displayed in their storefront … Read More

Join Downtown Ithaca for its biggest party of the year!

Downtown Ithaca Alliance celebrating 25 years with a big party next month at State Theatre  Anniversary party open to the public & featuring food tastings, an awards ceremony, live music, and more  The Downtown Ithaca Alliance is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. To honor this significant milestone and celebrate downtown’s many achievements, its team is hosting a big party next month. … Read More