Downtown News

The Downtown Albany Farmers Market is back outside for the season!
Starting May 3, 2018, vendors will be selling their goods in front of the SUNY Administration Building from 11 AM - 2 PM every Thursday.
Register for the Downtown Albany BID's Annual Celebration!
The BID's annual meeting will feature exciting updates, food from Downtown eateries, an open bar, and networking at Sixty State Place.
Albany Business Review's 2018 Class of 40 Under 40 Winners Put a Spotlight on Downtown Restaurants
The Albany Business Review announced its 2018 40 Under 40 Awards, a prestigious annual acknowledgement that recognizes 40 bold innovators under the age of 40 who have proven and demonstrated their business acumen within their respective industries and the community.
Downtown Albany BID plants 16 new trees in celebration of Arbor Day
In partnership with the City of Albany Department of General Services (DGS) and Clover-Leaf Nurseries Inc of Menands, the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) spent the day planting sixteen new 10-20 foot-tall trees.
Albany Skyway Preliminary Design and Engineering Work Under Way
With support from New York State, Governor Cuomo, and the recently announced $3.1 million committed, Capitalize Albany Corporation and the Albany Skyway project team are actively working through the project’s feasibility, design, and engineering.
Berkshire Bank Opens New State-of-The Art Branch in Downtown Albany
Berkshire Bank announced the opening of its latest branch, an innovative approach to the traditional bank landscape in downtown Albany, NY located at 30 South Pearl Street, across the street from the Times Union Center.
Angelo Maddox receives inaugural Downtown Luminary Award
The owner of Fresh & Fly, a clothing retailer located in downtown Albany, has been recognized as a "leading light" in Albany's newest neighborhood
Renaissance Albany Hotel Hiring for Multiple Positions
The Renaissance Albany Hotel is seeking applicants for the following positions:
Family-Run, Authentic Greek Restaurant Opens in Downtown Albany
The Taverna, of 38 S. Pearl Street, serves up authentic Greek food in a bright, casual environment across from the Times Union Center.