Holiday Window Display Competition Starts Today

ITHACA NY NOVEMBER 21, 2022 —  Downtown Ithaca is kicking off the holiday shopping season with a friendly holiday window competition. The contest is happening today through December 11th at participating downtown businesses. During that time, you’re welcome to stroll downtown to view extremely festive window decor and vote for your favorites. Voting ballots for the window display competition are digital and … 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

Easter in Downtown (Goodies, brunch and more)

Easter

The Hotel Ithaca Monks on the Commons   Coltivare Alphabet Soup Your CBD Store   For a complete listing of dining establishments in Downtown Ithaca check out our Dining Directory Here Spring is Blooming Downtown Enjoy a stroll around downtown to take in the spring flowers peeking out from underneath the long cold winter.  Crocus, hyacinth, daffodils, and tulips are popping … Read More

Trader K’s owners retiring, closing store after nearly 26 years in business

ITHACA, NY FEBRUARY 15, 2022 — Karen and Jay Sciarabba, owners of the popular discount clothing store Trader K’s, are retiring and will be closing their shop at 119 E. State St., the Commons, this spring. “After 26 years, we’ve decided it’s time to retire. Owning and operating Trader K’s has been fun and challenging — we love a good … Read More

Two new shop local experiences available downtown

Guide to Being Local book

Guide to Being Local book giveaway and Read Local happening throughout October   OCTOBER 7, 2020 ITHACA NY — Throughout this month, downtown Ithaca businesses are participating in a pair of locally crafted initiatives meant to reward customers who support the independently owned and operated shops in the community. Among the shop-local incentives are the Guide to Being Local book giveaway. … Read More

Downtown Ithaca celebrating small local businesses with three special promotions to launch the holiday shopping season

Plaid Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cider Monday provide fun downtown holiday shopping experience ITHACA NY NOVEMBER 19, 2019 — The holiday shopping season is upon us, and Downtown Ithaca will kick off this spirited time of year by presenting three fun themed shopping days where many of downtown’s locally owned and operated specialty shops and businesses will offer special deals, … Read More

Meet Michael Abdulky at Mansour Jewelers

At F. Olivers, shoppers can find an enormous selection of specialty vinegar, extra virgin and specialty olive oils that come in multiple flavors, along with shelves filled with many types of spices. Of course, Zack is more than happy to tell you the best use of each item.