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Construction Update- Brindley St and Taber St Intersection

PROJECT NAME: Exploratory excavation and hydrant removal

PROJECT LOCATION: Intersection of Brindley St and Taber St

WORK DESCRIPTION:  Remove hydrant and perform exploratory excavation of the water main in support of the nearby W ...

New Website Design

Same site- new look!The City Ithaca website just went live with a design refresh!We listened to your feedback and worked to make the information and the tools that you find most helpful easier to find.  

Please visit  www.cityofithaca.org...

We thank you for your continued efforts to keep everyone safe

The City of Ithaca truly appreciates the community’s efforts and awareness regarding continued social distancing.

Remember, the CDC recommends wearing a cloth face covering when you cannot keep 6 feet between you and others in public, like at a g...

Construction Update: Railroad Crossing Replacements along Fulton Street

PROJECT NAME: Railroad Crossing Replacements along Fulton Street

PROJECT LOCATION: Railroad Crossings along Fulton Street (NYS Rt 13 Southbound), at West Buffalo Street (NYS RT 89/96), West Seneca Street (NYS Rt 79 Westbound), and West State/MLK Jr. Street...

Memorial Day Reminders

In observance of Memorial Day this Monday, May 25, 2020, City offices will be closed and the collection of trash and yard waste will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week (ie: if your normal pick up day is Monday, your trash will be picked u...

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: Gas Main Replacement/ Services on Spencer Rd & South Meadow Street

PROJECT NAME: Gas Main Replacement/Services Spencer Rd & South Meadow Street Extension

PROJECT LOCATION: Spencer Rd and 800 Block of South Meadow Street

PROJECT START DATE: Thursday, May 21, 2020

PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND GOAL:  NYSEG and...

HUD Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV): Call for Proposals

As part of The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, & Economic Security Act (CARES), additional U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funding (“CDBG-CV”) was awarded to the City...

Mayor Myrick Reinstates the Trash Tag Policy

As Governor Cuomo has signaled that the Southern Tier Region of New York State can start to slowly phase the reopening of business operations, the City of Ithaca has begun the planning process for resuming select services. In light of the severe loss of r...

COVID-19 Business Resources

The City of Ithaca Office of Economic Development is committed to working with our local businesses and economic development partners to ensure that businesses have the information and resources that they need to help weather the economic impacts of COVID...

Construction Update: Gas work along Plain St., Wood St., Albany St., and Park St.

Construction Update: Gas work along Plain St., Wood St., Albany St., and Park St.

PROJECT LOCATION: Southside neighborhood area along Plain St., Wood St., Albany St., and Park St.

PROJECT START DATE: Tuesday, April 21, 2020

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: DDS Companies...

Effective Immediately- All City Facilities Closed to the Public

Effective Immediately- All City Facilities Closed to the Public

Mayor Svante L. Myrick has just issued the following statement:

"In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the public will no longer be allowed in City Hall or any other city facili...

Updates to City Towing Policy

Updates to City Towing Policy

On March 4, 2020, the City of Ithaca amended its legislation that pertains to towing. The City worked collaboratively with all of the tow operators on the City’s tow rotation list to adopt a comprehensive policy that...

Construction Update- Hector Street Complete Streets Project

Construction Update- Hector Street Complete Streets Project

Project Start Date: Project began Monday, March 16, 2020Beginning Wednesday, April 1st, Hector Street will be closed to thru traffic

Project Description & Goal:New and replacement sidewalks wil...

City Chamberlain's Office- Remote Payment Options

In these days of social distancing, the City of Ithaca Chamberlain’s Office would like to remind you of our remote payment options.

• Drop your payment in the night deposit box at the east entrance of our building, please don’t forget to ...

Construction Notice- Hector Street Complete Streets Project

Construction Notice- Hector Street Complete Streets Project

The City of Ithaca will strive to provide information in a timely manner to all of our constituencies.

PROJECT NAME:    Hector Street Complete Streets Project

PROJECT START DATE:&a...

Free Childcare Available at Common Council & PEDC Meetings!

Did you know that the City of Ithaca offers free childcare for those attending Common Council and Planning & Economic Development Meetings?

 Staff from GIAC and the "My Brother’s Keeper" program are happy to keep an eye on ...

Mayor Myrick Proposes Green New Deal for Ithaca

Mayor Myrick Proposes Green New Deal for Ithaca  

Goal of a carbon neutral city by 2030 aligns with federal proposal    City of Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick announced last Thursday a proposal for ambitious new goals that a...

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...