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

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

Father’s Day Gift Guide 2022

Father’s Day is coming up. And, we want to help you celebrate your dad or dad-like figure in your life. Here are a few gift ideas to consider gifting to the special caregiver in your life on Father’s Day: Take your dad to one of their favorite restaurants or buy them take-out or gift cards for dining downtown Whether or … Read More

GO ITHACA Launching Summer Tours

Tours visit Tompkins County’s popular destinations via bike, transit, walking  Starting in June explore Ithaca’s top tourist destinations with the GO ITHACA team. The transportation demand management program offers free tours of some of the most scenic sites around Tompkins County all summer long. The best part is that you won’t have to use your vehicle to visit any of the … Read More

We’re Hosting An Inaugural PRIDE Week

Pride Week graphic with list of our sponsors in rainbow colors

MAY 24, 2022 — As part of PRIDE Month in June, Downtown Ithaca is preparing to host its inaugural Pride Week. From June 26 through July 3, come enjoy a variety of educational and fun activities that are crafted to celebrate and support Ithaca’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQAI+) community.  Events will include live performances from LGBTQIA+ groups at the Bernie … Read More

Mothers Day Downtown ~ A Guide to Gifts and Dining

Mother’s Day is coming up this Sunday, May 8, and downtown businesses provide plenty of simple gestures and small gifts that you can send to your mother or the motherly person in your life to show your love and appreciation for her in a safe and socially distant way. Here are a few gift ideas to consider gifting to the … Read More

County reissues mask-wearing advisory

APRIL 27, 2022 — The Tompkins County Health Department is encouraging all residents, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a mask while indoors and around others in public settings, in addition to continuing other precautions to stop the spread of COVID-19. TCHD calculates that Tompkins County will likely be in a high transmission area as defined by the CDC following … Read More

Meet Laura Larson at Odyssey Bookstore

A person reading a book

We sat down with Laura Larson, owner of Odyssey Bookstore to learn more about her and her bookstore. What year did your shop, boutique, service, office, or restaurant open?* 2020 How long have you owned/managed this business?  How many years of experience do you have in your line of work?* Since its inception (so 2019 technically and _ had no … Read More

Spring Writes is back May 5th

Over 40 events. 100 Local Writers. Some on Zoom, Some Live. All Free! It’s time once again for the Community Arts Partnership’s annual Spring Writes Literary Festival, coming to the community from May 5 to May 21. Now in its 14th year, the Festival includes over 40 free literary-themed events, both live in downtown Ithaca, and on zoom. Over 100 … Read More