Downtown News

St. Patrick's Day Parade, Family Festival Return March 11
The 67th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Albany will step off at 2:00 PM on March 11; held in conjunction with the parade, the Family Festival will run Noon - 4:00 PM in Academy Park (across from Albany City Hall).
Albany Symphony Orchestra Announces 2017-18 Season
The Grammy award winning Albany Symphony Orchestra, fresh off celebrating music director David Alan Miller's 25 anniversary, has announced the 2017-18 season which includes a debut at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The season will highlight the works of living composers, as well as those of the greatest composers of past eras.
Video | State Worker Turned Fifth Tier Baking Studio Owner
The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) was joined by Mayor Kathy Sheehan, County Executive Daniel McCoy representative Matt Cannon, property owner Jack Yonally, and business owner Lyle Houston on February 14 in officially welcoming The Fifth Tier Baking Studio to Downtown to 54 Columbia Street.
Snow Emergency Information | February 13 - 14
The City of Albany, NY has issued a snow emergency that will begin at 8:00 PM tonight, February 13, at which time all normal parking rules and regulations are temporarily suspended.
Snow Emergency Information | February 13 - 14
The City of Albany, NY has issued a snow emergency that will begin at 8:00 PM tonight, February 13, at which time all normal parking rules and regulations are temporarily suspended.
Video | Downtown Welcomes Spa Wellington
The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) was joined by Mayor Kathy Sheehan and spa representatives on February 7 in officially welcoming Spa Wellington to Downtown at 140 State Street.
Downtown Albany Restaurant Week 2017
It's baaaack! Downtown Albany Restaurant Week will return April 1 - 7, 2017. Head to downtown Albany and dine on a delicious 3-course meal, valued at a minimum of $35, for just $20.17.
Downtown Albany BID 2017 Board Meetings
The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District, which has worked to restore, promote and maintain the character and vitality of downtown Albany since 1996, will host 2017 Board of Director meetings on the following dates and times.
Albany Center Gallery Opens New Location
The Albany Center Gallery has officially opened in their new location after a grand opening celebration held on January 18. The gallery, which turns 40 this year, is located inside the recently renovated 75,000-square-foot Arcade Building (located at 488 Broadway).
Streetscape Enhancement | Join The Discussion
Interested in what the future of Downtown holds? Here's your chance to join the discussion and have your opinion heard on an upcoming streetscape enhancement.