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

Meet Gabe Flores and Hiroko Takashima at MamaSaid Handpies 

A woman and a man toasting with hand pies.

Meet Gabe Flores and Hiroko Takashima. The are the masterminds behind MamaSaid Handpies in Ithaca. The expert cooking couple is known for their delectable homemade recipes featuring mini hand pies filled with flavorful combinations of meat and fruit, all at a budget-friendly price point and sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.

11th Annual Chowder Cook-Off Winners

ITHACA DECEMBER 10, 2021 — Downtown Ithaca has counted the public’s votes from its 11th Annual Chowder Cook-Off held this past weekend, and it’s time to announce the winners. Drum roll, please… Simeon’s American Bistro walked away with the Best Traditional Chowder crown, and Taverna Banfi, located in Cornell University’s Statler Hotel, was second running up while Mahogany Grill earned … Read More

Four businesses and a development honored at Downtown Ithaca Annual Awards Dinner

AUGUST 25, 2021 ITHACA NY — Hardworking and dedicated downtown Ithaca business owners and building developments were in the spotlight Tuesday evening as the Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) presented five awards during its Annual Awards Dinner at Ithaca Marriott on the Commons. “So many people work hard every day to make downtown a successful and vibrant place. This ceremony is our opportunity to … Read More

CFCU Summer Concerts Series returning to Bernie Milton in Downtown Ithaca

CFCU Summer Concert Series logo poster

CFCU Summer Concert Series returns to Bernie Milton in Downtown Ithaca Free and fun for the entire family, the CFCU Summer Concert Series in Downtown Ithaca will be taking place outside and live starting at 6:00 pm each Thursday between June 13th and September 12th, 2024, at the Bernie Milton Pavilion. Local and national acts perform music in genres including … Read More

Meet Caleb Harrington at Nothing Nowhere

Caleb Harrington standing on the bar at Nothing Nowhere Cafe.

Locally known artist and seasoned barista Caleb Harrington brings us Nothing Nowhere, a cozy cafe located inside Home Green Home on the Ithaca Commons. Nothing Nowhere serves various coffee flavors from roasters Touchy Coffee in handcrafted mugs made by local artist Sarah Cherin. Plus, it sells fresh baked goods prepared by local bakers.  We caught up with Caleb — he … 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

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

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