Three images shown. At left, people face an outdoor movie screen with a city street in background. At top right, people participate in an outdoor yoga class. At bottom right, a musician faces away while people sit at a park table and eat lunch.
Three free, outdoor event series announced
The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District announces the return of State Street Yoga, Bites Camera Action, and Tunesday this spring and summer.
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Albany Ambassadors in Downtown
Visitors to our District are now receiving additional help finding our shopping, dining, and entertainment destinations, thanks to the BID's partnership with Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless. 
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Clinton Market Collective construction begins
Located across from the Albany Skyway at Clinton Avenue between Broadway and N Pearl Street, this transformative project will turn an underutilized plot of land into a space featuring pop-up retail, signature events, installments by local artists, and much more.
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Volunteers sought for Downtown Earth Day Cleanups
Volunteers are being sought for the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District's Earth Day Cleanups taking place Saturday, April 22, 2022.
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The Vandy first anniversary in Beaver Alley
The Vandy Thrift Shoppe celebrates successful first year in vibrant Beaver Alley
The Vandy Thrift Shoppe, a retail store established by Vanderheyden that provides opportunities for hands-on job experience for individuals Vanderheyden serves with special developmental, emotional, and behavioral needs, is celebrating its first anniversary at 412 Broadway in downtown Albany this Friday and Saturday, March 31 and April 1.
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Men's College Basketball tournament nearly doubles projected economic impact
The economic impact of the Men’s College Basketball Tournament at the MVP Arena on March 17 and March 19, 2023, come in at $6.7 million in direct business sales, nearly doubling the originally projected $3.5 million expected ahead of the games.
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Albany County Farmers Market starts July 16
Vendor application open now for the Albany County Farmers Market that begins July 16 outside the MVP Arena.
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People stand in row and cut ribbon at business celebration of BeAti Acupuncture Wellness Clinic
BeAti Acupuncture Wellness Clinic expands space, services
As client list grows, BeAti Acupuncture Wellness Clinic expands Downtown space and services 
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Downtown in 2022-2023 Book of Lists 70+ times
Downtown listings range from among the longest-running family owned businesses to largest office buildings; and businesses to buildings.
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St. Patrick's Day in Downtown
Celebrate the holiday with dining specials and events
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