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.
New Downtown Retailer Makes Business & Property Investment
The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for Jubilee Jewelers at 52 S Pearl Street. The celebration for Downtown’s newest retailer continues the trend of businesses and residents being drawn to Albany’s growing community.
Upscale Asian Restaurant Aji Steak Stone & Sushi Opens in Downtown
The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for Aji Steak Stone & Sushi at 30 South Pearl Street (direct entrance at 45 Beaver Street) on Tuesday, October 13, 2015.
Albany Restauranteurs Expand Footprint into Downtown Albany
The City of Albany and the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for Ama Cocina (Co-Scene-Ah) to 4-6 Sheridan Avenue on November 2, 2015. BM&T Restaurant Group (BM&T) owners Brian Viglucci, Michael Viglucci Jr., Tony Lounello and Ama Cocina general manager Jessica Evans were joined by Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan, Downtown Albany BID executive director Georgette Steffens, and Sarah Reginelli, Capitalize Albany Corporation president and CEO of the City of Albany Industrial Development Agency, in officially welcoming the modern Mexican eatery. BM&T, which owns The Point, Café Madison, Juniors, and The Beer Belly among others, celebrated their eighth restaurant in Albany and first within the Downtown Albany BID footprint.
Omni Development Taps into Downtown Residential Market
The City of Albany, Omni Development Company, Inc. (Omni), Capitalize Albany Corporation, the City of Albany Industrial Development Agency, and Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) held a grand opening of the Steuben Place Apartments, located at 40 Steuben Place (58 N Pearl Street), on Monday, October 26, 2015 at 10:30 AM.
Pickle(d) Perfection Achieved
The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) announces the winners of Food Fight | Pickle(d) Edition held on Saturday, October 17, 2015 from Noon to 3:00 PM throughout the streets of downtown Albany. The pickle competition consisted of 17 venues providing the public with pickle(d) items over the course of three hours. Judging for Food Fight was conducted by Kelly Hillis, proprietor of Greenwich-based Puckers Gourmet Pickles.
