Downtown News

Paint and Pour Up newest business for entrepreneur Kevin Skeen
A new entertainment destination was welcomed to downtown Albany on June 14 as a ribbon cutting ceremony was held for Paint and Pour Up. Joining Owner Kevin Skeen and Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) Executive Director Georgette Steffens in celebrating Paint and Pour Up at its 61 N Pearl Street location were Mayor Kathy Sheehan, Assemblymember John McDonald’s Community Liaison Michael Saccoman, and Albany County Director of Policy and Research Michael McLaughlin.
Tunesday Free Lunchtime Concert Series
The Downtown Albany BID presents Tunesday: Free Lunchtime Concert Series in Jim DiNapoli Park
2022 Annual Meeting
You're invited to join the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District at our Annual Meeting, being held at the newly activated William Street pedestrian walkway, on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM.
Castle Island Bilingual Montessori school opens in Downtown
Official ribbon cutting held for innovative school at 602 Broadway
Mission-focused retailer opens in Downtown
The Vandy Thrift Shoppe is located at 412 Broadway
RFP: Downtown Albany Branding Update
The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) is seeking proposals for creative services to implement a brand update defining the District as a destination, with submissions due at Noon on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.
Albany Skyway now open
The Albany Skyway, an elevated, linear park connecting downtown Albany to the Hudson River, is now open for all to enjoy. The Downtown entrance can be found at Broadway and Clinton Avenue.
Slate of BID Board of Directors Announced
Deadline to petition board nominations is November 9
Small Business Assistance Event
April 28, 2022 from 6:00 - 7 :30 PM | African American Cultural Center