An unofficial coalition of Ithaca’s businesses has created a long term atmosphere of warmth and solidarity in the commons. As ...

Pots of homemade chili lined the streets of Ithaca on Saturday, Mar. 7, for the city’s 28th annual Chili Cook-Off. All day, people filled up the ...

Despite claims that the festival would carry on as planned after rain canceled its opening day Friday, the Downtown Ithaca Alliance did not organize any ice sculpture-making this past weekend for its ...

Nearly 40 pots of chili filled the Ithaca Commons Saturday as the city’s annual Chili Cook-Off returned, according to WENY. Local businesses and community groups served samples throughout the day ...

The department had been facing staffing challenges since the Coronavirus Pandemic in 2020, which were acknowledged by city officials including Mayor Robert Cantelmo. While major crimes are down in the ...

The Ithaca Police Department has announced that it will practice “increased enforcement” of the Downtown Ithaca Commons Ordinances and Community Expectations, according to the City of Ithaca website.

The Downtown Ithaca Summer Sidewalk Sale begins July 3 and runs through August 3. Local retailers will line the city’s Commons with discounted merchandise, turning it into an open marketplace. Hosted ...