The Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) announces Executive Director Gary Ferguson is stepping down from his role at the end of June. Ferguson has led the organization and Downtown’s revitalization efforts since 1999.
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
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
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
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
Green Street Garage Reopens
Residents and visitors are welcome to begin parking at the reconstructed Green Street Garage on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022. Monthly parking passes will be available for purchase from the City Chamberlain’s Office beginning Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. The garage has 268 parking spaces available, and a total of 334 spaces will be provided once garage work is completed next year. … Read More
Hupstate Circus Festival bringing innovative and diverse circus shows to Ithaca, Sept 2-5 2022
Ithaca, NY – This Labor Day weekend treat your family and friends to the second annual Hupstate Circus Festival in Ithaca, NY. This multiple-day festival will bring dozens of circus artists to Ithaca from all over North America to perform from Sept 2-5, 2022. Shows include free and ticketed, indoor and outdoor, geared towards all ages, and adult-only offerings. The … Read More
New Marketplace Available Saturday’s in Downtown Ithaca
Programming features emerging BIPOC entrepreneurs ITHACA, JULY 5, 2022 — All summer long, Downtown Ithaca is hosting the Black Hands Universal Market each Saturday on the Commons. This new festive and cultural experience consists of emerging black entrepreneurs: Between 15 to 20 vendors will be offering various Caribbean and Dominican style foods and non-food products such as beauty supplies, information about community resources, … Read More
