New Albany AFL Team Name and Logo Announced
The team name was voted on by the community on TimesUnion.com and the Albany Empire name won the vote by a landslide, with 44% of the total votes.
February 1st Friday: Trolley Good Time
Lark Street and Downtown join forces as Albany comes alive with arts and culture.
Downtown Residential Development Progress on Track as 2018 Gets Underway
As of 2018, more than half a million square feet of obsolete, vacant office space has been converted and more than $75 million worth of downtown residential investment has taken shape.
Palace Performing Arts Center Completes Purchase of Theatre Property from City of Albany
ALBANY, NY— January 2, 2018 — Palace Performing Arts Center and the City of Albany have completed the sale and transfer of the Palace Theatre property in downtown Albany, an important milestone in a long-term plan to renovate and expand the historic entertainment venue.
2018 Wine & Dine for the Arts
The 9th Annual Albany Chefs' Food & Wine Festival: Wine & Dine for the Arts will be held January 11 to 13 at the Empire State Plaza. The festival offers food from more than 70 regional chefs and over 250 global wines, spirits and craft beers of New York State will be featured for sampling.
UAlbany Urban Planning Students Present Plans for Downtown Revitalization
Representatives from the Downtown Albany BID and Capitalize Albany Corporation assisted the students' final presentations
Fort Orange Holiday Market
The Fort Orange General Store will celebrate its inaugural holiday season with a Holiday Market in The Arcade Building (488 Broadway) and the Fort Orange General Store (412 Broadway) in downtown Albany!
The Olde English Downtown Dog Park is Officially Open
Ribbon Cutting of New Downtown Dog Park Adds Yet Another Residential-Focused Amenity to Albany’s Newest Neighborhood
Call for Downtown Albany BID Board Nominations
Do you or someone you know want to get involved in shaping the development of our Capital City?
#NIPPERQUEST - Small Business Saturday Scavenger Hunt 2017
The Downtown Albany BID will host a Downtown "Nipper Quest" Scavenger Hunt all day on Small Business Saturday, November 25. Free to participate!
