Downtown News

Holidays in Downtown Albany safe ride program
DeCrescente Distributing Company and the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) present the Holidays in Downtown safe ride program from December 20, 2021 to January 2, 2022. Holidays in Downtown Albany will provide patrons of Downtown bars and restaurants a free Uber voucher good for a ride up to $50 until funds are expended. Vouchers are valid for one ride per user.
Maurice's Deli move results in more space, offerings
A popular deli known for its roast beef sandwiches, Maurice's Deli was welcomed back to downtown Albany with a ribbon cutting ceremony at their new 50 S Pearl Street location.
Jaime Ortiz grows company with new Primrose Cafe
Restauranteur Jaime Ortiz has grown his company with new Downtown eatery Primrose Cafe, with a ribbon cutting ceremony welcoming the new cafe serving coffee, breakfast, and lunch being held on December 13.
Couple brings authentic banh mi, Vietnamese coffee to Downtown
An eatery that serves authentic Vietnamese sandwiches and coffee was welcomed to downtown Albany with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Downtown retailer expands space, offerings
A retailer in downtown Albany that has expanded in both size and scope was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony on, Small Business Saturday, November 27, 2021.
Magical dining destination Wizard Burger opens in Downtown
A restaurant that serves exclusively vegan meals was welcomed to downtown Albany on November 19, 2021
Downtown Thanks You
DeCrescente Distributing Company and the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) present the Downtown Thanks You safe ride program from November 24 to 28, 2021.
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New Capital Walls mural completed
Downtown’s public art has grown by more than 1,000-square-feet following the addition of a Capital Walls mural by artist Free Humanity completed on Sunday, October 24.
Cornelius D. Murray awarded 2021 James M. DiNapoli Award
During the Downtown Albany BID's Annual Meeting on September 29, Cornelius D. Murray, Esq., O’Connell & Aronowitz Shareholder, was awarded the 2021 James M. DiNapoli Award.