The Ithacan

Students design new logo for City of Ithaca Parks

By Madison Moore, Contributing Writer • October 10, 2017

City Forester Jeanne Grace said the Parks Commission was interested in creating a signifying logo to let people know what spaces in the city are public spaces.

Gorge jumping in Ithaca continues despite summer death

By Faith Meckley, Assistant News Editor • August 26, 2015

On July 26, 20-year-old Eric Richardson, a Cortland High School graduate, jumped from a cliff into the water at Second Dam and did not re-emerge.

Shifting Gears: City of Ithaca pushes for more bike safety

By Nate King • September 25, 2013

The City of Ithaca wants to make its streets safer and easier for bikers to travel on. This vision is reflected in the proposed Bicycle Boulevard Plan, which aims to establish a network of bike boulevards throughout the city.

Sidewalk policy offers relief to homeowners

By Kayla Dwyer, Contributing Writer • September 11, 2013

A new sidewalk policy aimed at lessening Ithaca homeowners’ responsibility for damages to sidewalks was approved by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca on Sept. 4.

College’s sustainability coordinator adds city gig

By TinaMarie Craven, Staff Writer • February 15, 2012

Mark Darling’s work responsibilities are no longer limited to Ithaca College. City of Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick tapped Darling, the college’s sustainability coordinator, as one of two new commissioners on the city’s Board of Public Works earlier this month.