Downtown News

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Get a handmade start to your holiday shopping at Handmade at The Hollow on November 24!

Now in its fifth year, this one-day, indoor market featuring artisans, crafters, and makers of unique and high quality goods is the perfect way to begin holiday shopping in downtown Albany.

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Fort Orange Holiday Market

The Fort Orange Holiday Market returns for a second season in downtown Albany!

Employees stand with Albany Mayor and BID representatives holding a ribbon for their ribbon cutting ceremony

Downtown welcomes the Cydney Gregware Goosehead Insurance Agency to the Central Business District

Cydney Gregware is the first to open a Goosehead Insurance branch in the Capital Region.

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Governor Cuomo announced Albany’s Clinton Square as a third round recipient of a $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative award

As part of the City of Albany’s successful application for Clinton Square, more than $280 million of investment is proposed and more than $80 million is underway in downtown Albany.

Local Baker to Appear on Season Premiere of Food Network's Holiday Baking Championship

Watch Zachary's Pastry Shoppe's very own Chef Dan Raymond compete against eight other bakers for a chance to bring home $25,000 on Season 5 of Food Network's Holiday Baking Championship!

CDTA and Partners Launch Free Capital City Trolley

The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) has partnered with several Albany organizations to launch the Capital City Trolley. The free service will provide a safe and convenient link between a pair of Albany neighborhoods – Lark Street/Center Square and downtown Albany.

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Downtown Albany will host the inaugural Aurora Games: the first-ever, all-women, international sports competition and festival

Aurora Games to be held at the Times Union Center and Albany Capital Center August 20 - 25, 2019

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The Downtown Albany BID invites RFP responses for the purchase of two different lighting displays

The Downtown Albany BID is seeking proposals for both the Purchase of Outdoor Custom Lighting Display and the Purchase of Outdoor Holiday Skyline Lighting Display.

Capitol Melts Grilled Cheese with Tater Tots and a Drink

Capitol Melts Introduces Enhanced Menu

The popular grilled cheese cafe has expanded their menu options to include a new category of Signature Melts & Grilled Deli Melts

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Paws & Play Movie Night | Frankenweenie

Join us Tuesday, October 9, and enjoy a Fido-friendly FREE screening of FRANKENWEENIE outside on the big screen!