Construction Update- Linden Avenue

Construction Update- Linden Avenue

Project Location: 239 Linden Avenue

Project Description: Install new water and sewer services. 

Project Start Date:  Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at 7:00AM

Originally Scheduled Completion D...

City Hall Offices Closed Monday in Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

In Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Offices at City Hall will be closed this Monday, January 21, 2019.

City Hall will re-open Tuesday at 8:30am, and will observe regular hours of 8:30am- 4:30pm.

Odd/ Even Parking is in Effect!

Until further notice, Odd/ Even Parking regulations are being enforced in the City of Ithaca. 

To best accommodate snow plow vehicles clearing the road, we alternate which side of the street is permitted for on-street parking each day using Odd/ E...

Winter Weather Regulations and Safety

Winter Weather Reminders...

A friendly reminder from the City of Ithaca - snow showers bring snow plowers, and the enforcement of Odd/ Even parking to make way for their vehicles to clear the street. To stay informed of when Odd/ Even parking is in effect,...

Call for Proposals for Mural and Street Art Program

The City's Community Life Commission is excited to announce a call for proposals for the City's Mural and Street Art Program.  

Successful proposals will demonstrate positive use of color, imagery, a sense of community, good will, and be thoughtfu...

2019 Parking Rates for Downtown Garages

The Seneca Street, Green Street, and Cayuga Street Garages have adopted new parking rates for 2019. 

Effective January 1, 2019, the downtown garages will maintain a fee schedule for the hours of 2:00am- 11:00pm, Monday- Friday, bringing the daily ...

Holiday Tree Curbside Pick Up

Beginning the week of January 7, 2019, the City of Ithaca Department of Public Works will offer tree pick up from city curb-sides for proper disposal. No specific days have been designated for tree pick up, as weather and time allowance will dict...

Traffic Signal Change- W. Court St. & N. Plain St.

The traffic signal at the intersection of West Court Street & North Plain Street has been switched to an all-way red flashing light. The light will remain flashing for a time period of about 3 weeks while the city evaluates traffic patterns at this in...

Mayor Myrick's 2019 State of the City Address

On Wednesday, January 2, 2019, Mayor Myrick presented his "2019 State of the City of Ithaca Address" before Common Council.  As he's wishing for you, the City of Ithaca has a bright year ahead!The full document can be viewed here

City of Ithaca Boards and Committees Seeking Volunteers

City of Ithaca Boards and Committees Seeking Volunteers

Be part of the solution! The City of Ithaca is looking for civic minded residents who are interested in helping Ithaca remain the innovative, diverse, economically viable, safe, and beautiful communit...

City of Ithaca Trash Tag Transition

City of Ithaca trash tags are transitioning! 

The new, yellow tags will be available January 1, 2019 at the rate of $27.00 per sheet of 6. 

 Your 2018 tags are valid until February 1, 2019, at which point only the new yellow tags ...

Hospitality Employment Training Program at GIAC

The Hospitality Employment Training Program (HETP) at the Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC) is now accepting applications for new participants to begin January 15, 2019.  Anyone seeking employment in Tompkins County age 18 and over may appl...

Winter Weather Reminders

Winter Weather Reminders...

A friendly reminder from the City of Ithaca - snow showers bring snow plowers, and the enforcement of Odd/ Even parking to make way for their vehicles to clear the street. To stay informed of when Odd/ Even parking is in effect,...

Income Verification for Enhanced STAR recipients

Included in the New York State budget for 2018-2019, New York State is now mandating that all Enhanced STAR recipients participate in the Income Verification Program.  

The Tompkins County Department of Assessment has begun mailing Income Verifica...

Charitable Donations to the City and Property Tax Credit

Statement of Mayor Svante Myrick:

The Common Council recently opted the City in to a New York State program permitting the public to make charitable donations to the City and then receive a property tax credit in the amount of 95% of such donations. City t...