SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 ITHACA, NY — Next week, Downtown Ithaca will host Apple Festive, a weeklong experience where guests to the community will be able to enjoy the Fall apple harvest season in a safe and socially distant manner. This new experience, presented by Tompkins Trust Company, will be held from September 28 – October 4. From 12 to 4 p.m. … Read More
Downtown Ithaca hosting Back to School Giveaway Contest for Cornell, Ithaca College, and Tompkins Cortland students
Back to School 10-Day Giveaway Starts September 8th September 4, 2020 — The Downtown Ithaca Alliance is hosting a contest on Instagram where Cornell University, Ithaca College, and Tompkins Cortland Community College students will be able to enter for a chance to win baskets filled with products and gift cards from downtown businesses, each basket valued at $75 or more. … Read More
15 STEPS owners sell their gift shop, retiring after nearly 40 years in business
Downtown Ithaca’s 15 STEPS owners Bettsie Park and Ken Jupiter announce they have sold their gift shop on the Commons and are retiring at the end of this month, on August 31.
Downtown Ithaca honors essential workers
Commons banners showcase the community’s local heroes ITHACA NY, AUGUST 6, 2020 — Downtown Ithaca is going the extra mile to salute its essential workers. The Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) has installed a series of 12 banners on the light poles on the Commons pedestrian mall featuring images of essential workers printed on them. DIA Executive Director Gary Ferson says the essential workers’ … Read More
Three New Businesses Open in Downtown Ithaca
Cayuga Nail Spa, Odyssey Bookstore and Kimchi join community during COVID-19 pandemic ITHACA NY JULY 23, 2020 — The Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) enthusiastically announces three new businesses have joined the Downtown Ithaca community since March. Cayuga Nail Spa came to the downtown community in the early Spring, a week prior to New York State requiring businesses to shut down because of the COVID-19 … Read More
Three New Businesses Open in Downtown Ithaca
Cayuga Nail Spa, Odyssey Bookstore and Kimchi join community during COVID-19 pandemic ITHACA NY JULY 23, 2020 — The Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) enthusiastically announces three new businesses have joined the Downtown Ithaca community since March. Cayuga Nail Spa came to the downtown community in the early Spring, a week prior to New York State requiring businesses to shut down because of the COVID-19 … Read More
Downtown Ithaca canceling a number of special events for 2020
ITHACA NY JULY 21, 2020 — After a thorough review of its options, the Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) today announces the cancellation of more of its special events programming for the remainder of the year. The event cancellations include the Apple Harvest Festival, Fashion Week, Welcome Student Weekend, Halloween on the Commons, Santa’s Arrival, and Chowder Cook-Off — each traditionally … Read More
Seeking Creative Bike Rack Designs for Downtown Ithaca
Submissions will be accepted until August 31 ITHACA NY, JULY 17, 2020 – Following the success of the initial round of art bike racks in downtown Ithaca in 2018, The Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) and City of Ithaca are looking for artists and residents of all ages to submit ideas for creative bike rack designs for the second round of 12 additional racks … Read More
Businesses that Accept the Downtown Gift Card
Accepted at 100+ shops & eateries, the Downtown Ithaca Gift Card makes a great gift for locals and visitors + supports local small businesses in the community.
GO ITHACA program expanding
Downtown Ithaca Employers & Residents Now Eligible for Transportation Benefits Program ITHACA JULY 2, 2020 — GO ITHACA, the community’s transportation benefits program, is expanding to offer its membership to downtown Ithaca’s employers and residents. Since February, the program has been recruiting and providing discounted transportation options and other perks to downtown employees, and now the area’s employers and residents … Read More
