Reimagining Public Safety Report and Public Forum Information

The Reimagining Public Safety Collaborative of the City of Ithaca and Tompkins County, N.Y., published a draft report in response to New York State Executive Order 203 New York State Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative. The Collaborative ...

Odd/ Even Parking Suspended

As of 2/26/21 enforcement of odd/even parking regulations is temporarily suspended. Because there is no snow in the immediate forecast, nor planned maintenance for the streets, it is okay to park on both sides of the street while odd-even enforcement is s...

Water Infrastructure Reinforcement in Mulholland Wildflower Preserve

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE NOTICE

PROJECT NAME: Water Transmission Main Bypass – Project by third party

PROJECT LOCATION:  Mulholland Wildflower Preserve

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Install a re...

Green Street Garage Redevelopment Project

GREEN STREET REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT

The Green Street Garage will be closing temporarily for reconstruction Spring 2021. Garage re-opening is anticipated for late Fall 2021.  

The existing Green Street Garage will undergo demolition this Spring to ma...

Ithaca Snow Angels

Ithaca Snow Angels is a new web app intended to facilitate the generous behavior that many Ithacans show during the winter, to connect physically fit snow shovelers in our community with snowed-in corners presenting obstacles to people's mobility. Ithaca ...

Emerald Ash Borer Update

A message from the City Parks & Forestry Staff about Emerald Ash Borer

This is a public service notice from the City of Ithaca Parks and Forestry Division regarding the progression of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) infestation in our community. The EAB is...

Pavilion and Boat Rack Rental 2021

Pavilion and Boat Rack Rental 2021

The 2021 Pavilion Rental season at Stewart and Cass Park will run April 15th - October 15, 2021.  We will begin to accept reservations beginning March 1, 2021.  All dates are subject to change depending ...

Construction Update: East State Street Retaining Wall

Construction Update: East State Street Retaining Wall 

PROJECT LOCATION: 400 block of East State Street, south side  

PROJECT START DATE: August 2020 

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Construct a new retaining wall just south of the e...

Winter Weather Reminders & Safety Tips from the City

The City of Ithaca would like to issue a friendly reminder that keeping sidewalks free of ice and snow is paramount for the safety of your friends and neighbors.Homeowners are required to keep the full width of sidewalks clear of snow and ice, and must do...

Invasive Species Warning- Spotted Lantern Fly

A message form the City Forester regarding the recently confirmed finding of the invasive Spotted Lantern Fly in the Fall Creek neighborhood.

This message is to alert residents and visitors of the Fall Creek neighborhood of a recently confirmed finding of ...

Online Building Permit Applications

Online Building Permit Applications

The City of Ithaca is now offering online building permit applications for your convenience. You can apply for a permit from your home or office using a desktop computer. Complete the online application and remit the fee...

How to Participate in Public Comment Virtually

How to Participate in Public Comment Virtually

 Based on public feedback regarding our previous public comment process, we have developed a couple more ways in which you can participate in public meetings virtually.  

Email Common Council ...

Construction Update: College Ave Student Agencies Properties

PROJECT NAME: 411 – 415 College Ave Student Agencies Properties: Existing Building Demolition/New Building Construction 

PROJECT LOCATION: 411 – 415 College Ave

PROJECT START DATE: Maintenance and Protection of Traffic ...

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April 21, 2020 - Hiring Freeze Postpones Director of Sustainability Hire

April 21, 2020 - Hiring Freeze Postpones Director of Sustainability Hire

Due to the COVID-19 epidemic and its effect on City of Ithaca finances, the City has announced a hiring freeze until further notice. We had planned to have a new Director of Sustainab...

March 6, 2020 – Mayor Myrick Discusses Green New Deal at Cornell University

March 6, 2020 – Mayor Myrick Discusses Green New Deal at Cornell University

On Monday, March 2nd, Mayor Svante Myrick gave a talk on the Cornell campus as part of the university’s “Perspectives on the Climate Change Challenge&...

March 3, 2020 - Mural Proposals Requested

March 3, 2020 - Mural Proposals Requested

The City of Ithaca’s Community Life Commission and Downtown Ithaca Alliance are requesting mural proposals for the greater downtown area. Artists, residents, neighbors are encouraged to illustrate futures...

February 26, 2020 - GND in Signs of Sustainability Column

February 26, 2020 - GND in Signs of Sustainability Column

The Green New Deal was featured in the February 26th Tompkins Weekly Signs of Sustainability column. 

You can read the article  here.