Steuben Street Market moving to new location
The Steuben Street Market, which open in January 2016 on N Pearl Street, is moving - but not far.
Open Gallery public art exhibit on display
Work from 13 regional artists transforms Downtown's alleyways into a vibrant outdoor gallery
Inaugural Aurora Games Being Held August 20-25
Downtown Albany will host the inaugural Aurora Games, an all-women international sports competition that will pit teams the Americas and the World against each other in six events from August 20-25, 2019.
Downtown welcomes wellness center Root3d
A wellness center that has experienced significant growth in their first few months, Root3d was welcomed to Downtown with brief remarks by Albany City Treasurer Darius Shahinfar, Co-founders Rachelle Pean and Jamel Mosely, and Downtown Albany BID Executive Director Georgette Steffens, and a ceremonial ribbon cutting on July 19.
M&T Bank Unveils Renovated Downtown Branch
Following extensive renovations that took place mid-January through May 2019, M&T Bank has unveiled its updated branch at 80 State Street in Downtown.
Artists Announced for 2019 Downtown is Pawsome Public Art ProJect
A new “litter” of Downtown is Pawsome sculptures will come to Downtown this summer, continuing the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District's (BID) popular public art project based on Albany’s famous canine landmark Nipper.
Food Court Vendors Open at 50 South Eatery
A handful of new dining options are now available in Downtown - all in one building.
Vendors sought for Juneteenth: A South Pearl Street Festival
Vendors are being sought for the African American Cultural Center of the Capital Region's Juneteenth: A South Pearl Street Festival, being held rain or shine June 22 from Noon-5:00 PM.
Albany Empire Co-owner Receives 2019 James M. DiNapoli Award
Dan Nolan, Albany Empire Co-owner and Hugh Johnson Advisors LLC President and CEO, was presented with the 2019 James M. DiNapoli Award at the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District’s (BID) Annual Meeting on May 22, 2019.
$15 million awarded for redevelopment of former convention center site
The site formerly chosen for the convention center in downtown Albany, known as Liberty Park, has received state funding for its redevelopment.
