Downtown News
CDTA and Partners Launch Free Capital City Trolley
The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) has partnered with several Albany organizations to launch the Capital City Trolley. The free service will provide a safe and convenient link between a pair of Albany neighborhoods – Lark Street/Center Square and downtown Albany.
Downtown Albany will host the inaugural Aurora Games: the first-ever, all-women, international sports competition and festival
Aurora Games to be held at the Times Union Center and Albany Capital Center August 20 - 25, 2019
The Downtown Albany BID invites RFP responses for the purchase of two different lighting displays
The Downtown Albany BID is seeking proposals for both the Purchase of Outdoor Custom Lighting Display and the Purchase of Outdoor Holiday Skyline Lighting Display.
Capitol Melts Introduces Enhanced Menu
The popular grilled cheese cafe has expanded their menu options to include a new category of Signature Melts & Grilled Deli Melts
Paws & Play Movie Night | Frankenweenie
Join us Tuesday, October 9, and enjoy a Fido-friendly FREE screening of FRANKENWEENIE outside on the big screen!
Details Announced for "Downtown is Pawsome" Statue Auction
The colorful 3-foot statues based on Albany's famous landmark canine statue "Nipper" and customized by talented regional artists are now in search of forever homes!
New Membership-Based Coworking and Events Facility Opens in Downtown Albany
Located in the newly renovated Arcade Building across the hall from Stacks Espresso Bar at 488 Broadway, CoLab aims to operate as a performance-driven habitat to forge connections, nurture creativity, and inspire productivity.
*DEADLINE EXTENDED* New RFP released for William Street Lighting Project
The Downtown Albany BID invites Request for Proposal responses for the William Street Lighting Project.
Retail Owner Positively Impacted by Investments in Downtown
Angelo Maddox - the owner of Fresh & Fly Clothing (13 S. Pearl Street), a member of this year's Albany Business Review '40 Under 40' class, and recipient of the inaugural Downtown Luminary award - recently sat down with Mike DeSocio of the Albany Business Review's The Interview video series to discuss how the Times Union Center's renovations have positively impacted his business by allowing him to tap into an entirely new customer base.
the Downtown Albany Digest Winter/Spring 2018 Edition is Available Now!
From investing in high-quality resident amenities and planning inexpensive community events, to several new business openings and impressive real estate conversions, the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District and its stakeholders are showing their commitment to our neighborhood in a big way.