News Flash

Ithaca LEAD Program Awarded COSSAP Grant

Ithaca LEAD Program Awarded COSSAP Grant

The City of Ithaca is pleased to announce that the Ithaca Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion Program, LEAD, has been awarded a grant totaling $900,000. The grant comes from the Bureau of Justice Assistance&rsquo...

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...

City Offices Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

City Offices will be closed this week on both Thursday, November 26^th and Friday, November 27^th, for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Trash and yard waste collection scheduled for Thursday will occur on Friday this week.

We apologize for any inconvenienc...

Yard Waste Collection Ending Soon

This coming week of scheduled yard waste pick up will mark the close of this season's yard waste collection. Yard waste must be in a bag or a bin, tagged properly, and placed at the curb along side your trash, on your scheduled trash pick up day ...

Dryden Rd., Seneca St. & Green St. Garage Maintenance

The equipment in the Dryden Road, Seneca Street and Green Street Parking Garages is scheduled for maintenance from Wednesday, December 2, 2020 through Friday, December 4, 2020.During that time, only cash payments will be accepted for hourly parking.Monthl...

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...

Aurora Street to Re-Open Monday, November 16, 2020

On Monday, November 16, 2020, Aurora Street will re-open to vehicular traffic. Thank you all so much for contributing to the success of the Aurora Streetery. We hope that for the entire holiday season and well into the new year, you will continue to supp...

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 ...

Are you signed up for Swift911™?

Stay Informed With Swift911™

If you have recently moved to Ithaca, changed your contact information, or have not yet signed up for Swift911™ you can sign up here. Be sure to add the subscription lists that you like to receive notificati...

Construction Update- Eddy Street Water Main Reconstruction

Project Name: Eddy Street Water Main Reconstruction

Project Location: Catherine Street to Buffalo Street

Project Description & Goal: Upgrade and replace original water main     

Project Start Date & Time Tuesday, O...

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 ...

NEW DATE- Brindley Street Bridge Project

Project Name: Brindley Street Bridge Replacement Project

Project Location: Old Brindley Street Bridge

Project Start Date: August 21, 2020 August 28, 2020

Scheduled Completion Date: December 31, 2020

Project Description and Goal: This work is...

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 ...

Construction Update: Brindley Street Bridge Replacement Project

Construction Update

Project Name: Brindley Street Bridge Replacement Project

Project Location: Brindley Street Bridge

Project State Date: Monday, March 4, 2019

Scheduled Completion Date: December 31, 2020

Project Description and Goal:&nbs...