THE ITHACAN

College and City: Feb. 6

February 5, 2014

Tompkins Library to host presentation on Mandela The Tompkins County Public Library, in partnership with Cornell University’s Africana Studies and Research Center, the John H. Clarke Africana Library...

City named certified living-wage employer

By Sage Daugherty, Online News Editor • December 4, 2013

After deciding to become a living-wage employer, the City of Ithaca has received official certification from the Tompkins County Workers Center.

Officials hear complaints about noise pollution

By Faith Meckley, Staff Writer • October 23, 2013

After a meeting on Oct. 17 where Ithaca residents gathered to express their concerns about noise pollution, Eric Zwerling, president of the Noise Consultancy, a company that consults for municipalities...

Ithaca Mayor creates tension with proposed budget.

By Jack Curran, Online News Editor • October 9, 2013

Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick presented his proposed 2014 budget to the city’s Common Council on Oct. 1 and created tension with Cornell University.

Editorial: City job report lacks context

By The Ithacan • October 3, 2013

Between 2002 and 2012, the City of Ithaca had the highest job-growth rate in New York state — outperforming New York City, Syracuse and Albany. Employment rose 12.42 percent over the past 10 years, well...

ITHACA TODAY: Monday, Sept. 30

September 30, 2013

All the local news you need for Monday September 30.

Ithaca reports highest job-growth in New York

By Nicole Mance, Contributing Writer • September 26, 2013

The City of Ithaca recorded the highest job-growth rate in New York between 2002 and 2012, according to a recent report released by the New York state comptroller.

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.

Editorial: Work for a living

September 25, 2013

In 2006, Tompkins County became a certified living-wage employer, meaning it pays the minimum salary necessary for employees to meet their basic needs. The City of Ithaca will follow this model and become...

Commons construction is on schedule

By Kelly Cucolo, Staff Writer • September 18, 2013

The construction of The Commons is currently on track and on budget to meeting its Thanksgiving 2014 completion deadline.

ITHACA TODAY: Monday Sept. 16

September 16, 2013

All your Ithaca news and events for Monday September 16.

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.