City Offices Closed in Observance of Memorial Day

City Offices Closed in Observance of Memorial Day

City offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. 

There will be no Monday trash collection, and trash collection for the week will be delayed by one da...

Common Council Vacancy- 3rd Ward

Common Council Vacancy- 3rd Ward

Ward 3 Alderperson Jeffrey Barken has announced his intent to resign from Common Council on June 28, 2023.  The City of Ithaca extends its appreciation to Alderperson Barken for his service to our communit...

Stewart Park Added to National and State Historic Register

Stewart Park Added to National and State Historic Register

Friends of Stewart Park and the City of Ithaca are proud to announce that Stewart Park has been officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places as of May 5, 2023. This comes on the he...

Construction Update- East State Street Mill & Pave

Construction Update- East State Street Mill & Pave

PROJECT NAME & LOCATION: East State Street Mill & Pave, East State Street, from the Tuning Fork up to Mitchell Street  

PROJECT START DATE: May 15, 2023  

PROJECT DESCR...

IPD Chief Search

A national search is underway to attract a community-minded, reform-oriented individual to lead the Ithaca Police Department (IPD) and serve as its Chief of Police. The next Chief of Police will be a transformative leader committed to social justice and e...

LT. Ted Schwartz Named Acting Chief of Ithaca Police Department

LT. Ted Schwartz Named Acting Chief of Ithaca Police Department

Today, Tuesday, May 9, 2023, Mayor Laura Lewis announced the appointment of Lt. Ted Schwartz as the Acting Chief of the Ithaca Police Department, effective immediately. This interim assignment...

Construction Update- South Albany Street Bridge Project

Construction Update- South Albany Street Bridge Project

PROJECT NAME: South Albany Street Bridge Replacement Project 

PROJECT LOCATION: South Albany Street Bridge  

PROJECT START DATE: May 15, 2023.  

SCHEDULED COMPLETION DATE: Dece...

Cecil A. Malone Bridge Ribbon Cutting

Cecil A. Malone Bridge Ribbon Cutting

The City of Ithaca is excited to announce the reopening of the Cecil A Malone Dr. Bridge and will be holding an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, May 15, 2023, at 11:00 AM.

This project replaced the structural...

Ithaca Youth Bureau Kicks Off 75th Anniversary Celebration with Bike Ride

Ithaca Youth Bureau Kicks Off 75th Anniversary Celebration with Bike Ride 

This year, the Ithaca Youth Bureau (YB) celebrates 75 years of service to the Ithaca community and the Cass Park Pool turns 50 years old! The Youth Bureau has touched many ...

Construction Update- Black Diamond Trail Bridge Project

Construction Update- Black Diamond Trail Bridge Project 

PROJECT LOCATION: The intersection of Cecil A Malone Dr and Cherry Street on the east side of the Flood Control Channel to the Floral Avenue Trail on the west side of the channel. 

P...

Joint Statement of Mayor Lewis and City Attorney Lavine

April 17, 2023 – For Immediate Release 

Joint Statement of Mayor Lewis and City Attorney Lavine

 Today, the Tompkins County Ethics Advisory Board issued its advisory opinion on concerns that the City has taken seriously from the start. Tha...

Construction Update- College Ave

Construction Update- College Ave

PROJECT LOCATION & DATES: College Ave, Ongoing

PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND GOAL: Replace curbing, sidewalks, and roadway. 

LOCAL IMPACTS: Road closed, no thru traffic, no parking, accommodations for residents will be...

City of Ithaca DPW Spring Cleaning of City Streets

City of Ithaca DPW Spring Cleaning of City Streets 

On Monday April 3. 2023 the Department of Public works will begin its annual spring cleaning of all City streets. Residents are encouraged to rake their tree lawns during the time when the street...

Yard Waste Collection Begins Monday, April 10, 2023

Yard Waste Collection Begins Monday, April 10, 2023

Curbside collection of yard waste begins on Monday, April 10, 2023. Collection will run until and November 30th, or until snow falls, on the weeks opposite recycling collection. Yard waste collection days...

Public Input Survey for Police Chief Search Process

Public Input Survey for Police Chief Search Process 

The City of Ithaca is seeking community input on the recruitment process for the next Chief of Police.

Members of the public are encouraged to take the community input survey, which was recently...

City Hall Elevator Out of Service

The elevator at City Hall is out of service, pending repair.

Please plan accordingly to ensure that your appointments are made with this lack of access in mind. City Hall staff can be flexible and accommodate during this time. If you have needs on the uppe...

2023: A Year of Celebrations for the Ithaca Youth Bureau and Cass Park

2023: A Year of Celebrations for the Ithaca Youth Bureau and Cass Park 

This year, the Ithaca Youth Bureau (YB) celebrates 75 years of service to the Ithaca community and the Cass Park Pool turns 50 years old! The Youth Bureau has touched many peo...

New Data Dashboard Shows Ithaca Caregivers Buying Necessities While Seeking Stability

On the Road to Resilience: New Data Dashboard Shows Ithaca Caregivers Buying Necessities While Seeking Stability

IGI and IEDD projects helping local families find help and restoration

Ithaca Guaranteed Income (IGI) and its partner Mayors for a Gua...

Construction Update- Catherine Street Rebuild

Construction Update- Catherine Street Rebuild  

PROJECT LOCATION & DATES: All of Catherine Street: Lower half (nearest Eddy Street)- 2021, Upper half (nearest College Ave) to take place after completion of College Ave project. Updates will be ...