Ithaca installs 12 new art bike racks in downtown, collegetown

New bike stations designed and fabricated by local artists ITHACA, NY JUNE 7, 2021 — Locating bike parking around Ithaca just became easier. The City of Ithaca now has 12 more new art bike racks for cyclists to use in the downtown and Collegetown business districts. The locations for the latest three-dimensional racks are as follows: Ithaca Commons – 212 E. … Read More

Vaccine Clinic will be available at Green Street Bus Stop on May 27 & 28

The Tompkins County Health Department will be hosting a COVID-19 vaccination walk-in clinic on May 27 & May 28 in downtown Ithaca. For minors under 18, a parent or guardian is required to identify the minor and provide consent. Green Street Bus Stop (131 E Green St.) Thursday, May 27 and Friday, May 28 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm … Read More

This Summer: History Center featuring Breaking Barriers: Women’s Lives & Livelihoods exhibit

The History Center in Tompkins County (THC) is hosting a new exhibit “Breaking Barriers: Women’s Lives & Livelihoods” which will open July 2, 2021. Breaking Barriers: Women’s Lives & Livelihoods explores the lives of women in public and private spheres across the centuries through six interactive exhibits: Haudenosaunee Influence on Women’s Rights (Matilda Joslyn Gage Foundation), The Overlooked History of Women … Read More

City & Downtown Ithaca celebrating three businesses on Friday

Ceremonies set for May 26 at Serenity’s Beautique, 15 STEPS & Lou’s Street Food ITHACA, NY MAY 24, 2021 — The City of Ithaca and Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) will host ceremonies on Wednesday, May 26, to celebrate three businesses in the downtown district. The first ceremony will be held at 12 p.m. (noon), at Serenity’s Beautique, 121 S. Cayuga St., to … Read More

Graduation Gift Ideas ~ Downtown Edition

People in dark colored graduation gowns tossing their caps in the air

It’s college and high school commencement season. This time when your graduate will say goodbye to classes, homework, and exams and say hello to adulthood with their diploma in hand. Show your graduate how proud you are of them with a gift from Downtown Ithaca. Our community offers a great assortment of gift options that your graduate will love!  Don’t just … Read More

Masking wearing guidance for vaccinated individuals changing in New York State

Beginning May 19, 2021, New York State including Tompkins County will adopt the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s “Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People” for most business and public settings. Consistent with the CDC guidance, Pre-K to 12 schools, public transit, homeless shelters, correctional facilities, nursing homes, and healthcare settings will continue to follow State’s existing COVID-19 health guidelines until … Read More

Ithaca Marriott

About Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Ithaca Commons 120 S. Aurora StreetAn adventure awaits you at the Ithaca Marriott Downtown in the heart of downtown Ithaca, New York! Embrace the unique charm of the Downtown Ithaca Commons near Cornell University and Ithaca College. With its location near the Ithaca Commons and Restaurant Row, you’ll get to experience the best shopping … Read More

Downtown Stakeholders Elect Six to Board

Downtown Ithaca New Board Members

ITHACA, May 4, 2021 —  Six individuals —  four downtown Ithaca property owners,  and two commercial tenants —  were elected to the Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) Board of Directors during the nonprofit organization’s Annual Meeting held Monday. Downtown property owners re-elected Teri Tarshus and elected Elsa Hyde, Emily Petrina and Bryan Warren.  Tarshus serves as a representative for the Seneca … Read More

Top 5 Reasons to Shop Small Businesses ~ National Business Week Edition

Choosing Downtown during National Small Business Week  is the best investment  Top 5 Reasons to Shop Small, Local Businesses You have purchasing power. No matter how much or little you plan on spending during National Small Business Week, you can make a big difference.  When you shop small and support local businesses, you are choosing unique and well-crafted products that … Read More