Ithaca's Latest News & Events

Share Your Thoughts on Ithaca's Future

The Comprehensive Plan Committee wants YOUR input on the City's new Comprehensive Plan!  Please help us learn more about your ideas for how the City of Ithaca can be enhanced and preserved.  Take a moment and fill out our online Comment Form Questionnaire, using the link you see below. If you prefer to fill out and mail in a paper copy, please download the "Public Comment Form," found below and return it to the Planning & Development Department, City Hall, 108 E. Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850.  We look forward to hearing from you!

Online Survey - Comment Form Questionnaire
Mail - In Public Comment Form

2012 State of the City Address

On Wednesday, February 1, 2012 Mayor Svante L. Myrick issued his first State of the City Address.  "The State of the City is strong" notes Myrick "However, in order to keep it strong, we all have work to do."  Read the full State of the City Address here. 

 Redistricting Committee Meeting

The City of Ithaca Redistricting Committee will be meeting on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 8:00 pm in the 2nd Floor Conference Room of City Hall, 108 E. Green Street, Ithaca.  Additional meetings have been scheduled for Wednesday, February 15, 2012 and Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at the same time and same location. 

Don't Sit - Get Fit!

Fight the effects of "Cabin Fever" and the "Winter Blues" with a little fun!  Check out these family-friendly activities that will allow you to stay active with your family all winter long and create a few memories along the way!

Friday, February 10th - Family Zumba® with ZumbAtomic® Instructor, Heather Mount, at the YMCA, 6:30 - 7:30 pm - FREE!
Saturday, February 18th - Family swim at the YMCA, 4:00 - 5:00 pm - FREE!
Friday, February 24th - Family skating at Cass Park, 7:00 - 10:00 pm.  $2 per person admission; skate rentals available for $3

These fabulous programs are brought to you by the YMCA and the Ithaca Youth Bureau!

Got Talent?

Come out and share it with the community!  The 2012 Black History Month Talent Show has been scheduled for Thursday, February 17, 2012 in the Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC) Gym, 301 W. Court Street, Ithaca.  The Gym doors will open at 6:00 pm and the show will run from 6:30 - 8:00 pm.   For more information contact GIAC at (607) 272-3622.