Downtown News

Are you the smartest downtown Albany resident?
Meet & compete with your neighbors in a battle of the brains during the BID's Downtown Resident Trivia Night on Wednesday, February 6, at The Hollow Bar + Kitchen!
The people have spoken: Pearl Street Pub named winner of first-ever Downtown Albany Decorating Contest
The BID’s inaugural holiday window decorating contest was held from December 7 to December 31, showcasing the seasonal outdoor decor of 23 Downtown businesses in a festive, friendly competition.
Woman-owned professional staffing company moves to downtown Albany
Gina Olivieri aims to improve employee retention and client satisfaction by focusing her recruitment approach on culture and communication.
Downtown Albany had an incredible 2018
As we begin our adventure through 2019, we wanted to take a look back at some of the transformational development milestones, exciting projects, and new residential amenities that made 2018 such a stellar year for downtown Albany and its stakeholders.
Tickets on sale now for 10th Annual Albany Chefs' Food & Wine Festival
The 10th Anniversary Albany Chefs’ Food & Wine Festival: Wine & Dine for the Arts will be held January 17 - 19, 2019.
Governor Cuomo announces $78 Million investment to transform seven properties in heart of downtown Albany
Redburn Development Partners is making a substantial $78 million investment to renovate and rehabilitate seven downtown buildings, a key investment as part of the Impact Downtown Albany strategic plan’s implementation
New program launched to help improve panhandling in City of Albany
The three Business Improvement Districts located within the City of Albany have partnered on an education and safety campaign that aims to simplify the way we give to those in need.
#ShopSmall and win BIG during this year's Small Business Saturday!
Show your love for downtown Albany's independent retailers and restaurants in the #ShopSmallDowntownAlbany Facebook Selfie Contest on Saturday, November 24, for a chance to win hundreds of dollars in gift certificates to your favorite local businesses!
'Pizza Mike' of Jonathan's Pizza cooks up civic support and charity
Known as "Pizza Mike" to most who know him, Urgo opened Jonathan's Pizza at 31 North Pearl St. in Albany 45 years ago, after moving to Hudson Falls from New York City