The Paper Dragon opens amid significant Downtown development
Significant development in downtown Albany has attracted new restaurateur Jeffrey Via, with a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for The Paper Dragon held January 9.
New Year's resolutions achieved in Downtown
Does the start of a new decade have you even more motivated to stick to your resolutions? As 2020 begins, Downtown businesses are here to help you with some of the most common New Year's Resolutions: lose weight/exercise and improve your finances.
Downtown spots among Uber, Lyft top destinations
Ridesharing services Uber and Lyft have released the most popular destinations in and around Albany for 2019, with Downtown locations placing on both companies lists.
Governor Cuomo announces The Knick grand opening
A formerly vacant building that has been transformed into 132 apartments and commercial space was officially welcomed to Downtown in early December, following a grand opening announcement made by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Featuring homemade meats, The Cobblestone Lunch Shoppe opens in Downtown
The Cobblestone Lunch Shoppe, located at 37 Maiden Lane, the eatery features meats prepared in-house and brings to fruition a forty-year dream for owners and brothers Ed and Chris Richards.
Holiday Span Lighting
The heart of Downtown will be aglow as our new holiday span lights up State Street at North and South Pearl Streets
Downtown Albany Scavenger Hunt highlights Small Business Saturday
The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) will host a Scavenger Hunt on Small Business Saturday, November 30, starting at 12:30 PM and running until all prizes have been found.
Experience the holidays in Downtown
From the second annual Downtown Decorating Contest to classic tales brought to the stage and screen, there are lots of ways to enjoy the holiday season in downtown Albany, NY this year.
Albany Center Gallery receives Stand for the Arts Award
Albany Center Gallery, which has provided a platform for the work of contemporary artists for over 40 years, has received a $10,000 Stand for the Arts award.
