Relocation

Ithaca New York is located within Tompkins County. Visit our FAQ page for some facts about Ithaca. ithaca Forward [iF] can be your catalyst to relocating to this area. Many of the members are transplants and know what you may be facing as a newcomer. [iF] members are involved in many different aspects of our community and may be able to introduce you to some solutions.

Luckily, if you are considering moving to Ithaca know that this is a very friendly place. People are highly supportive of each other and their community. This is the sort of place that strangers are willing to give you directions and lend assistance. Community involvement is so prevalent here that Ithaca has one of the highest percentages of community volunteerism in the nation. Being a town of approximately thirty thousand you see people again and again. Having Cornell and Ithaca College located here keeps the economy strong and in motion.

The downtown area of Ithaca surrounds an area called “The Commons”. This is the heart of downtown. There are many bars, restaurants, and stores located within these 3 blocks. These commercial establishments have a website with further information http://www.downtownithaca.com/.

Also downtown you will find the various government buildings. To include:

-City Hall located at 108 East Green Street. The number there is (607) 274-6570. The Department of Public Works is located in the same building. The number is (607) 272-1718.

-The Post Office is also downtown at 213 Tioga Street. (607) 272-5455.

-The County Court House is located at 320 North Tioga Street. (607) 277-4859.

-The City library is located on 101 East Green Street. Their phone number is (607) 272-4557.

 

All the major retail and home improvement stores are located at the South end of town on Route 13. Just off Route 13 North at the Triphammer Road exit is the local mall and other shopping plazas.

 

The Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce website offers a great wealth of information and assistance for newcomers to the area. The Chamber has a visitor’s guide. Visit their online store,

or enclose a check for $5.00 to cover postage and handling. The website is www.tompkinschamber.org.

Relocation Guide and Map

Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce

904 East Shore Drive

Ithaca, NY 14850

Ithaca has many networking groups. One of them is the Rotary International. There are (3) Rotary Clubs here is Ithaca:

-Ithaca Main meets Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. the Holiday Inn (607) 273-8163

-Ithaca Sunrise meets Thursday at 7:30 a.m. at the Royal Court Restaurant (607) 277-8067.

-Ithaca-Cayuga meets Tuesday at 12:00 a.m. at the Ramada-Airport Inn (607)257-2748.

For further information about Ithaca we recommend going to IthacaNet. This site is a great resource for Ithaca Information online. Visit them at http://www.ithacanet.org/ for a wealth of information.

Below you will find a compiled list of websites not listed in the rest of the site that will get you plugged in fast. Good luck, we would love to have you. You have work to do, good luck.

Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce www.tompkinschamber.org

Ithaca/Tompkins County Convention and Visitors Bureau

http://www.visitithaca.com/

Cornell University - http://www.Cornell.edu/

Ithaca College - http://www.ithaca.edu

Ithaca Events - http://www.ithacaevents.com/

Ithaca Downtown - http://www.downtownithaca.com/

The Ithaca Journal - http://www.theithacajournal.com

Ithaca Times - http://www.ithacatimes.com

The Guide to Ithaca - http://www.ithaca.edu/ithacaguide/

Ithaca Directory http://www.ithacadirectory.com

Ithaca Community Profile http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=922

Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services http://www.ithacanhs.org/index.html

Ithaca Mapping and Demographics http://www.ithacamaps.org/

Ithaca Bus System TCAT http://www.tcatbus.com/

Ithaca Airport http://www.flyithaca.com/ 607-257-0456