Downtown News

Daniel Mozzes Design Opens Showroom in Downtown
Fashion designer Daniel Mozzes has opened his new showroom in downtown Albany, NY inside the newly renovated retail spaces of the Pearl Street Pub building. The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District was joined by Mayor Kathy Sheehan and property owners Chris Pratt, Euro Depoli, and Alessio Depoli in officially welcoming the new businesses, located at 61 N Pearl Street - Steuben Walk #1.
Video | Downtown Albany Year in Review 2016
2016 was a busy year for downtown Albany - new businesses opened, we welcomed a LOT of people to events at our arts and entertainment venues, we watched movies in Tricentennial Park, and so much more.
Video | Wellington's Shakes Up Holiday Cocktails & Mocktails
Are you ready to shake up your holidays with new cocktails and mocktails? Staff at Wellington's joined us for a Facebook live event to mix up some delicious beverages you can enjoy in the Downtown location or make for your next gathering.
Holiday Cocktails & Mocktails | Live Video Q&A
Get ready to celebrate the holidays with some delicious drinks. The Downtown Albany BID and Wellington's are teaming up for a Facebook Live video Q&A on December 13 at 1:00 PM.
Ring in 2017 in Downtown Albany
Are you ready to ring in 2017? From comedy that will make your New Year's Eve shine, downtown Albany has it all.
BID Board Meeting
The next Downtown Albany Business Improvement District Board of Directors meeting will be held on December 7 at 4:30 PM at 21 Lodge Street.
Time Lapse Video | Albany Devils to Siena Saints at Times Union Center
One night at the Times Union Center the Albany Devils are playing - the next the Siena Saints will take to the court. What happens in between? A crew comes in to change the arena's floor over.
Fall/Winter Downtown Digest Available
Wondering what's been happening in Downtown over the last few months? A lot - and now you can read all about it in the Downtown Digest Fall/Winter 2016 edition!
Small Business Saturday in Downtown
Who's ready to Shop Small? Downtown Albany's locally-owned businesses are gearing up for Small Business Saturday (November 26), and along with great finds at these retailers and restaurants, you can find some fantastic events.
Stacks Espresso Bar Opens Downtown Location
It's time to embrace your inner coffee nerd. At the corner of Broadway and Maiden Lane lies the latest location for Stacks Espresso Bar. Open seven days a week from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Stacks is a place known as a playground for exploring all the fantastic elements that make coffee more than just something to keep you warm.