City Offices Closed on Monday, January 18, 2021, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

In observation of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday, City offices will be closed this Monday, January 18, 2021. 

Trash collection will be delayed by one day for the week. Collection regularly scheduled for Monday morning will be moved to Tues...

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...

Corrections to Tompkins County Tax Bills

It has been brought to our attention that are a number of errors on the 20201 Tompkins County property tax bill. Due to a computer error the figures in the Total tax levy and the Rate per $1000 or per unit columns are incorrect. However, the tax amount du...

Free Curbside Tree Pick-up for City Residents

Free Curbside Tree Pick-up for City Residents

City Parks Department Crews will be picking up discarded holiday trees between January 4, 2021, and January 22, 2021. You can put out your tree any day, not just your trash day, and they will be collected free ...

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...

New Community Data Portal

New Community Data Portal

The City of Ithaca is pleased to announce the launch of a new Community Data Portal, to be found at https://data-ithacany.opendata.arcgis.com/

While the focus of the portal is on GIS datasets being shared with everyone in the commu...

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.