THE ITHACAN

Proposed legislation targets tobacco dealers

By Stephen Adams, Contributing Writer • September 13, 2012

The Downtown Ithaca Alliance has proposed legislation to increase oversight and tighten regulations on local tobacco dealers.

New business adds to bar scene

By Grayson Wilkins, Staff Writer • April 10, 2012

One of the newest additions to The Commons’ business scene offers a combination of services that, its owners say, is not available elsewhere in the Ithaca area. Lot 10 Kitchen & Lounge, which occupies the space at 106 South Cayuga St. formerly leased by Delilah’s on Cayuga, opened its kitchen last week to add to…

Hotel renovations expected to stimulate business

By Lauren Mazzo, Staff Writer • April 9, 2012

The addition of a conference center and renovations at the Holiday Inn in downtown Ithaca is expected to increase activity in the area, potentially stimulating hotel and local business.

Do-it-yourself duo: Funky couple leaves their mark on new town with old goods

By Allie Healy, Assistant Accent Editor • March 21, 2012

Nestled inside the Race Office Supply store on The Commons, colorful chain-linked rings of construction paper swoop from one end of the new storefront display to the other. Soft indie-rock tunes fill the air, glossy red chandeliers dangle from the ceiling and mustard tweed couches huddle around a polished oval coffee table.

Chili festival keeps it local

By Shawn Steiner, Assistant Photo Editor • February 21, 2012

Amid a mild winter, thousands of locals and tourists flocked to The Commons yesterday for the Great Chili Cook-off of 2012 to eat a seasonal favorite and support local businesses.