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Marquita Rhodes Promoted to Assistant Director of the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District

Thu, 05 Dec 2013 09:54:25 -0500

The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) announces the promotion of Marquita Rhodes to Assistant Director. In this newly created position, she will take a lead role in the day-to-day management of the organization and staff, assist ...

Jingle Elves Vacation in Downtown Albany

Mon, 25 Nov 2013 09:39:30 -0500

The Jingle Elf family has chosen to vacation in downtown Albany again this year. With so much to see and do, and only one week (Wednesday, December 4, 2013 - Wednesday December 11, 2013) to fit it all in they had to split up. The problem is, it's ...

Downtown Albany Residential Open House Scheduled

Thu, 17 Oct 2013 15:55:10 -0400

The Downtown Business Improvement District (BID), the City of Albany and Capitalize Albany Corporation announce the third annual Downtown Albany Residential Open House slated for Tuesday, October 22, 2013 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This free event w...

18 Establishments to Participate in Downtown Albany Fall Restaurant Week

Thu, 10 Oct 2013 13:46:13 -0400

Albany, NY...The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) announces the 9th bi-annual Downtown Albany Restaurant Week slated for Saturday, October 19, 2013 through Friday, October 25, 2013. This fall, eighteen Downtown Albany restaurant...

3rd Annual Downtown Albany Fall Car Show Announced

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 16:55:16 -0400

Mayor Gerald D. Jennings and the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) are pleased to announce the third annual Downtown Albany Fall Car Show, the only open-air car show in the heart of downtown Albany, on Saturday, October 12, 2013 ...

Jim DiNapoli Park Dedication

Tue, 24 Sep 2013 17:01:00 -0400

On Tuesday, September 24 at 4:00 PM family members of the late Jim DiNapoli, the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID), and the Jim DiNapoli Memorial Committee joined Albany Mayor Gerald Jennings for the dedication of the Jim DiNapol...

Downtown Albany Park Dedication

Mon, 23 Sep 2013 11:50:16 -0400

In honor and memory of Jim DiNapoli's commitment to downtown Albany, the small urban park known as Maiden Lane Park, located on Broadway between Pine Street and Maiden Lane, will be renamed Jim DiNapoli Park.

Winner of the Downtown Albany JazzFest Announced

Fri, 06 Sep 2013 22:11:54 -0400

The City of Albany and the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) announce the winner of the Downtown Albany JazzFest Competition held on Friday, September 6, 2013 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The Jake Pinto Trio who performed at The Holl...

Patsy's Barber Shop Expands Business by Showing Off Their Feminine Side

Thu, 05 Sep 2013 14:58:00 -0400

The City of Albany and the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) announce the opening and official ribbon cutting for Patsy's Pin-Ups, located at 7 Howard Street, on Friday, September 6, 2013 at 12:00 PM. Albany Mayor Gerald D. Jenni...

3rd Annual Downtown Albany JazzFest Competition Line-Up Announced

Wed, 28 Aug 2013 14:12:07 -0400

The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) and the City of Albany present the line-up for the 3rd Annual Downtown Albany JazzFest Competition to coincide with the 12th Annual Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival. The competition, slated fo...

3rd Annual Downtown Albany JazzFest Competition Line-Up Announced

Mon, 26 Aug 2013 11:56:35 -0400

The Capital Comes to New York's Capital Downtown

Tue, 13 Aug 2013 15:39:42 -0400

The City of Albany and the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) will hold an official ribbon cutting for The Capital American Eatery and Lounge on Thursday, August 15, 2013 at 5:00 PM at 55 North Pearl Street. Mayor Gerald D. Jennin...

New Retailers Choose Downtown Albany

Mon, 12 Aug 2013 16:33:45 -0400

The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) announces a Downtown DAY Life | A Columbia Street Celebration to welcome two new retailers, Broadway Shoes and The Enchanted Florist, to Downtown's growing retailers on Wednesday, August 14, ...

Flanigan's II Deli Open and Ready to Serve Downtown Albany Residential Population

Mon, 05 Aug 2013 17:07:25 -0400

Albany, NY...The City of Albany and the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) announce the opening and official ribbon cutting for Flanigan's II Deli at their new Downtown location within the building of 41 State Street, Albany, New ...

Angela's Bridal Make Downtown Their New Home

Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:50:26 -0400

The City of Albany and the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) invites the media and public to the official ribbon cutting for Angela's Bridal at their new downtown Albany, NY location at 126 State Street on Thursday, July 11, 2013...

Angela's Bridal - Upstate New York's #1 Bridal Salon Moves to Downtown Albany

Wed, 03 Jul 2013 11:13:18 -0400

(July 3, 2013 - Albany, NY) Angela's Bridal will open the doors to their new home in downtown Albany on July 6, 2013.

Call for Jazz Artists to Compete at 3rd Annual Downtown Albany JazzFest Competition

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:55:49 -0400

The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID), in conjunction with the City of Albany, announce the call for artists to compete in the 3rd Annual Downtown Albany JazzFest Competition. Slated for Friday, September 6, 2013 from 5:00 PM to ...

Downtown Business Owners Collaborate on Movie - Red Carpet Premiere Scheduled for the Palace Theatre

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:45:47 -0400

Albany, NY - Downtown Albany business owners Arlene & Ali Brathwaite, The Book Club (who also own Brathwaite Publishing), Angelo Maddox, Fresh & Fly Clothing, Jad "Es-Class" El'Esencio of Es Class Enterprise Motion pictures along with John...

Fundraising Breakfasts to Raise Money for Disaster Relief Victims

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:11:01 -0400

The Albany County Legislature's Democratic Majority and Pearl Street Diner, both located in downtown Albany, New York will be hosting two fundraisers to support those that have been affected by the recent tornados, flooding and wildfires throughou...

Sculpture in the Streets Exhibit to Feature the Restoration of Historic Ghost Signs in Downtown Albany

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:40:06 -0400

The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) announces the 2013 – 2014 Sculpture in the Streets exhibit. Titled,All Signs Point to Downtown, the outdoor art program tells the story of downtown Albany as the retail hub for the Capital Re...

Winners Announced For Downtown Albany Blues Music Competition

Sat, 04 May 2013 17:56:28 -0400

The City of Albany and the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) announce the two winners of the Downtown Albany Blues Music Competition held on Friday, May 3, 2013 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Blues Sanctuary who performed at The Hollow...

Tracy Metzger of TL Metzger & Associates Named Inaugural James M. DiNapoli Awardee

Thu, 02 May 2013 13:15:47 -0400

The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) and the Board of Directors will present their Annual Meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Times Union Center, 51 South Pearl Street in Albany, NY. The meeting will ...

Competing Bands Announced for the 2nd Annual Downtown Albany Blues Music Contest

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:16:46 -0400

The City of Albany and the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) announce the 2nd Annual Downtown Albany Blues Music Contest participants to be hosted in ten downtown Albany venues Friday, May 3, 2013 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The pub...

ADDRESS CORRECTION - Zachary's Pastry Shoppe Opens A Second Business Location in Downtown Albany

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:09:33 -0400

ALBANY, NY The City of Albany and the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) invites the public to the official ribbon cutting for Zachary's Pastry Shoppe at their new downtown Albany, NY location on Wednesday April 17, 2013 at 1:30 P...

Zachary's Pastry Shoppe Opens A Second Business Location in Downtown Albany

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:44:53 -0400

The City of Albany and the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) invites the public to the official ribbon cutting for Zachary's Pastry Shoppe at their new downtown Albany, NY location on Wednesday April 17, 2013 at 1:30 PM. Position...