RFP | Downtown Dog Park Fencing
The Downtown Albany BID will be constructing a dog park early this summer in Wallenburg Park (corner of Broadway and Clinton Avenue) and RFPs are currently being sought for the fence portion of the park.
Downtown is Pawsome Garden Party
The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) is proud to announce our 2017 free outdoor Placemaking exhibit: Downtown is Pawsome. Celebrating a local landmark and American icon, this year’s program will feature regional artists customizing twenty 3-foot-tall sculptures of Albany’s famous canine resident Nipper.
Dining Out for Life Returns April 27
Dining Out for Life, the annual fundraiser where restaurants across the country donate a portion of their proceeds to AIDS service agencies, returns April 27. In Downtown, the following eateries are participating with the event benefiting Alliance for Positive Health. For more information on menu or hours, contact the participating venues.
Call for Artists: Downtown Albany Outdoor Placemaking Exhibit
BID launching "Downtown is Pawsome" public art project
NCAA Chooses Times Union Center for Championship Site
The NCAA has awarded the 2019 Division I Women’s Basketball Regional and the 2020 Division I Men’s Basketball First and Second Round championships to the Times Union Center.
Downtown Albany BID Annual Meeting
The Downtown Albany BID will host our 2017 annual meeting on May 3 beginning at 5:00 PM at Sixty State Place (60 State Street). Join us as we reflect on the accomplishments of 2016 and look ahead to the projects we have in the pipeline for 2017.
Fort Orange General Store Coming Downtown
Exciting news for fans of the Fort Orange General Store - it's moving Downtown.
Ridesharing Now Available in Upstate NY
Ridesharing is now available in Upstate NY! The NYS Senate passed legislating legalizing the service outside of New York City.
Suggestions for CDTA Bike Share Stations Sought
CDTA is seeking station suggestions for the upcoming bike share, CDPHP Cycle!, set to launch later this year.
Video | Q&A with Albany Archives
Tune in from the comfort of your home, office, or anywhere else as the Downtown Albany BID hosts a Q&A with Albany Archives on Facebook Live on March 27 at 6:30 PM.
