Virtual art show will showcase multiple artist exhibits, demonstrations, and more ITHACA NY, JUNE 4, 2020 — Gallery Night Ithaca presented by Tompkins Trust Company is returning tomorrow to downtown and make its world premiere in a new virtual and social-distancing friendly format. Tomorrow’s Gallery Night is happening from 5 to 8 pm and will include a series of virtual … Read More
Ithaca retailers welcome to attend Curbside Pickup Q&A
Interested in Reopening for Curbside & In-Store Pickup as part of Phase I? There are many things your business must do to be ready. The Tompkins Chamber, Downtown Ithaca Alliance, and the City of Ithaca are hosting a brief information session and Q & A on the newly released New York State Guidelines, how your business can prepare your safety … Read More
Downtown Ithaca & City of Ithaca Introduce Curbside Pickup Hubs
New service allows for safe pickup of items purchased from downtown businesses ITHACA NY MAY 14, 2020 — The Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA), in partnership with the City of Ithaca, is launching a temporary curbside pickup program around the downtown community to support its retailers that don’t have curbside access in front of their business as the Southern Tier is set to start … Read More
Mother’s Day Gift Guide for Downtown Ithaca
Mother’s Day is right around the corner. And, while these unusual times are certainly changing our traditional plans to celebrate with mom, that doesn’t mean you have to forget about the holiday entirely. In fact, there are plenty of simple gestures and small gifts you can send to your mother to show your love and appreciation for her from a … Read More
Downtown Ithaca launches customer appreciation program to help stimulate shopping at local stores during COVID pandemic
$5 downtown gift card will be given to those who shop now at select stores ITHACA NY APRIL 09, 2020 — The Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) is looking to stimulate the downtown Ithaca economy and recognize those who are supporting the local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. To achieve these goals, the DIA is partnering with local businesses to provide a … Read More
Virtual Classes and Experiences
Cinemapolis movies at home Cinemapolis is now offering a weekly slate of new films for patrons to view at home. The indie file theater is collaborating with independent film distributors like Film Movement, Kino Lorber, Magnolia Pictures, and Oscilloscope Laboratories to sell patrons “virtual tickets” for online rentals of current first-run releases. For more information about this movie rental service, … Read More
COVID-19 UPDATE: TCAT reducing bus service effective March 30
MARCH 27, 2020 — Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT), Tompkins County’s transit service and a primary transportation provider for the Downtown Ithaca community, will be reducing service for the second time this month starting Monday, March 30, while still maintaining as many travel options as possible for those who need to go out for essentials. Ridership is about 10 percent … Read More
Downtown Ithaca food and beverage businesses continue to develop special services during COVID-19 pandemic
ITHACA NY MARCH 21, 2020 — As New York State’s government continues to roll out new mandates for businesses in response to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, many Downtown Ithaca businesses are responding by temporarily morphing their business models to include new food & beverage offerings and services to ensure the community receives essential items during this challenging time. Below are some of the latest offerings: … Read More
Downtown Businesses Find Creative Ways to Deliver Product and Service to Customers Without Interaction Amid Fast-spreading Pandemic
ITHACA, NY MARCH 19, 2020 — Home to over 100 locally owned, independent shops and restaurants, businesses in Downtown Ithaca have been particularly hard hit by business flatlining as people take to their homes and social distance themselves for the next couple weeks. While state mandates and guidelines continue to trend toward as few social interactions as humanly possible, many businesses in … Read More
Downtown Ithaca’s Annual Dinner & Awards Set for March 12
Celebration features special speakers, awards ceremony, and buffet dinner ITHACA, FEBRUARY 28, 2020 — Downtown Ithaca is gearing up for its biggest night of the year — it’s Annual Awards Dinner. The Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) will host its annual affair on Thursday, March 12 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Coltivare, 235 S. Cayuga St., Ithaca. Doors will open at … Read More
