City Hall will be Closed on Monday, February 18th

A brief reminder that all City Hall offices will be closed on Monday, February 18, 2019, in observance of the National Holiday. 

City Hall will re-open for regular business hours of 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.

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Construction Update- West Martin Luther King Jr. Corridor Enhancements

Construction Update- West Martin Luther King Jr. Corridor Enhancements

Project Location: West MLK Jr/State Street (Rt 79), between Floral Avenue (Rt 13A) and Taughannock Blvd.

Project Start Date: (Original): Monday, June 25, 2018

Project Description: &nb...

Winter Weather Reminder- Sidewalk Safety

Winter weather can cause very hazardous conditions on sidewalks.Please remember that pursuant to the City Code, sidewalks need to be free from snow and ice for the full paved width of the sidewalk, 24 hours after the beginning of a snowfall.  For...

Curbside Tree Pick Up Extended

Due to large snow falls and related clean-up efforts, the City of Ithaca Department of Public Works has extended the dates for free tree pick up from city curb-sides until this Friday, February 1, 2019.No specific days have been designated for tree pick u...

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...

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...