The Skinny Pancake opens first NY location in Downtown
The Skinny Pancake, a mission-driven eatery focused on serving local food, was welcomed to downtown Albany on March 10 with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Downtown Albany Map now available
Whether you’re a visitor, employee, or resident, experiencing all that Downtown has to offer just got a little easier.
Voting open for Times Union's 2022 Best Of
Voting is open for the Times Union's 2022 Best Of and you are able to vote once a day through Friday, March 4 in Dining Out, Goods & Services, Arts & Entertainment, and Best of the Rest categories.
Restaurant Appreciation Month
February is Albany County Restaurant Appreciation Month, and all month long your support of Downtown eateries could win you a great takeout care package.
$300k in grant opportunities announced
Capitalize Albany Corporation has announced details of grant programs available that total more than $300,000 to help attract retail tenants, reinvestment and façade rehabilitation, and driving foot traffic to commercial districts
Video: Downtown Works for your company
Albany continues to rank among top places to live and work, including a highly skilled workforce as ranked by WalletHub, one of the biggest attractors of greater New York City workers according to U.S. Census data, best place to live by Livability, and one of the nation's safest places to live by U.S. News & World Report. In 2021, Albany was named the best place to live in New York by U.S. News.
Holidays in Downtown Albany safe ride program
DeCrescente Distributing Company and the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) present the Holidays in Downtown safe ride program from December 20, 2021 to January 2, 2022. Holidays in Downtown Albany will provide patrons of Downtown bars and restaurants a free Uber voucher good for a ride up to $50 until funds are expended. Vouchers are valid for one ride per user.
Maurice's Deli move results in more space, offerings
A popular deli known for its roast beef sandwiches, Maurice's Deli was welcomed back to downtown Albany with a ribbon cutting ceremony at their new 50 S Pearl Street location.
Jaime Ortiz grows company with new Primrose Cafe
Restauranteur Jaime Ortiz has grown his company with new Downtown eatery Primrose Cafe, with a ribbon cutting ceremony welcoming the new cafe serving coffee, breakfast, and lunch being held on December 13.
Couple brings authentic banh mi, Vietnamese coffee to Downtown
An eatery that serves authentic Vietnamese sandwiches and coffee was welcomed to downtown Albany with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
