Downtown News
Two New Eateries Join Downtown Albany Restaurant Week
The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) announces the return of Downtown Albany Restaurant Week Saturday, April 9-Friday, April 15, 2016. The 17 participating restaurants will offer a three-course meal valued at a minimum of $35.00 for the price of $20.16. The first Restaurant Week in the Capital Region, this marks the 12th year of showcasing many of Downtown’s best culinary offerings and given the popularity of the event, diners are encouraged to make reservations early and directly with the restaurants.
Downtown Albany Restaurant Week
Bring your friends, family, neighbors, and anyone else you can think of: Downtown Albany Restaurant Week returns April 9-15, 2016!
Retail Incubator Welcomes Four New Businesses
The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) welcomed four new retailers to the Coliseum Mall, located at 153 S Pearl Street, on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 with a grand opening ceremony and community celebration.
Adirondack-based Company Adworkshop Expands into Downtown Albany
A Lake Placid-based, women-owned marketing agency is one of the latest companies to take advantage of the non-traditional office space – from executive suites for lease to membership-based shared workspace – that has become increasingly popular in downtown Albany.
McLaren Engineering Group Opens Albany Office
Full-service firm McLaren Engineering Group has opened their newest office location in downtown Albany.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Albany Downtown Now Open
The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for the Fairfield Inn & Suites Albany Downtown at 74 State Street in January 2016. The property, formerly 74 State Hotel, was completely renovated to reflect the Fairfield flag from new carpets, bedding, and decor in the 75 rooms and suites, which are now equipped with ample workspaces, and conversion of a second-floor bar and restaurant into a state of the art fitness center that overlooks State Street.
Downtown Albany Welcomes Steuben Street Market
Stocking natural, organic, and non-GMO products in addition to local produce, meat, dairy, and cheese, the Steuben Street Market also features daily lunch specials and grab-and-go options.
Downtown Albany BID Announces New Assistant Director
The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) is proud to announce Schuyler Bull as their new Assistant Director.
It's Back: The Excelsior Pub Opens in Downtown Albany
The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) held a grand opening for The Excelsior Pub’s new location at 54 Philip Street on November 17, 2015.
Norstar Development Unveils First Market-rate Units in Albany, The Lofts at 733 Broadway
The City of Albany, Norstar Development USA, L.P. (Norstar), Capitalize Albany Corporation, the City of Albany Industrial Development Agency, and Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) held a grand opening of The Lofts at 733 Broadway, located at 733 Broadway on November 5, 2015.

