Press release: Capital Region restaurateur celebrates grand opening of live music and event space in Downtown
The new live music and event venue, Ophelia’s, celebrated its grand opening in downtown Albany on Thursday, October 10.
Press release: Modern medical practice redefining healthcare opens in downtown Albany
Ascend Wellness MD, a concierge medical practice focused on personalized healthcare, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 59 N Pearl Street location.
Press release: Bakery prioritizing customer service opens Downtown
A ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening celebration was held on Friday, October 4, at Fat Boy's Sugar Shack, a new bakery in downtown Albany.
Where to shop, eat, and play in downtown Albany this Fall
Fall promotions, events, and activities in downtown Albany.
Back-to-school shopping and services in Downtown
Whether you need to refresh your children’s school supplies or book them for a fresh hairdo, you can find what you’re looking for in downtown Albany. Pop into our retail stores, clothing stores, barbershops, and hair salons during your lunch break or visit them on the weekend. Support local businesses, beat big box-store prices, and get the personalized attention you need. Complete your students’ back-to-school shopping list at the Downtown businesses below.
Press Release: Key Downtown organizations receive awards for service and commitment
Two esteemed downtown Albany organizations, Capital Walls and B. Lodge and Co., received awards last evening at the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District's (BID) 2024 Annual Meeting. The event, which took place at the new Clinton Market Collective, featured a report on the past year's progress and initiatives Downtown, a performance by The New York Players, and food and beverages from local eateries. Stakeholders, elected officials, residents, and community members attended the event.
Press Release: PearlPalooza returns Saturday, September 21
Downtown Albany’s highly-anticipated, free, all-ages music festival presented by Indian Ladder Farms Cidery & Brewery, Driscoll Foods, and Albany Mechanical Services, returns on Saturday, September 21 from 12:00 PM-7:00 PM. Produced by 102.7 FM WEQX, the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID), and Sugar Productions, the event includes a diverse lineup of locally and internationally acclaimed musical acts, MVP Health Care presents YogaPalooza mass yoga gathering at 11:00 AM, and 30 high-quality vendors, all just steps away from some of downtown Albany’s finest dining, retail, and entertainment establishments.
Press release: Juice and smoothie bar celebrates ribbon-cutting in downtown Albany
ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for Blend & Brew, a new juice and smoothie bar on 54 State Street in downtown Albany, on Wednesday, July 31. Owner Samer Ekad and Downtown Albany Business Improvement District Executive Director Georgette Steffens were joined by City of Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and Omni Development Company, Inc.'s Vice President of Administration, Human Resources & Systems Lisa Reddy to help celebrate the new eatery in the core of Albany.
Top 6 things to look out for at the Albany County Farmers Market
The Albany County Farmers Market is back and better than ever! Here are the top 6 things you won't want to miss at this vibrant community event
Watch the Albany Firebirds in their Semifinal Game on Saturday at MVP Arena
The Albany Firebirds will face the Salina Liberty on Saturday, July 13, at MVP Arena in a semifinal matchup.
