UNICEF Tap Project Comes to Albany

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:48:45 -0000

Eight restaurants in Downtown Albany will be participating in the national UNICEF Tap Project program March 21-27, 2010. Begun in 2007, the program is very simple: participating restaurants ask their patrons to donate $1 or more for the tap water ...

Downtown Albany's Public Art Exhibit-Sculpture in the Streets-Coming to a Close in April

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:36:19 -0000

Downtown Albany's hugely successful public art installation, Sculpture in the Streets: The Art of Discovery, sponsored by the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) and Kivort Steel of Waterford, will be de-installed during the week o...

Downtown Albany BID Announces Staff Additions

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:14:35 -0000

Georgette Steffens, Executive Director, and the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District have welcomed two new staff members to their office. Jennifer Miller has joined the BID as Director of Business Development effective December 14, 2009 a...

New Year's Eve Celebrations Abound in Downtown Albany

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:53:55 -0000

There is still time to choose from an array of entertainment options for New Year's Eve in Downtown Albany. From great dining to live music amidst many festive party environments capped off with overnight accommodations at one of downtown's four g...

Downtown Albany's Restaurant Week Announces Survey Contest Winners

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:46:52 -0000

The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) today announced the winners of the Fall 2009 Restaurant Week survey contest. Restaurant Week, held from October 4-10, offered diners from the Capital Area region three-course meals for one lo...

Spirit Flies High in Albany

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:56:15 -0000

Southwest Airlines' in-flight magazine Spirit is profiling Albany under the "Business Focus" section of its December 2009 issue. This section, which was just recently added to the magazine, explores the area's economic development initiatives, tak...

Downtown Albany Is Your Destination For Thanksgiving

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:41:37 -0000

Kick off the holiday season with great dining and entertainment options for Thanksgiving weekend!

New Art Makes Downtown Albany Entrance

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:33:47 -0000

Downtown Albany adds another new business to its collection with the opening of Modern Body Art, a tattoo shop targeted toward the 35+ year old executive. Located at 13 Howard Street in Albany, Modern Body Art will celebrate their opening with a r...

International Downtown Association Selects Downtown Albany Business Improvement District as Winner

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:21:13 -0000

The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) received an Award of Distinction from The International Downtown Association (IDA).

Downtown Albany Returns to the Big Screen

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:15:38 -0000

Downtown Albany is pleased to welcome Columbia Pictures to our community as they film stunt scenes for their upcoming comedy, "The Other Guys", starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg. While some streets are closed to vehicular traffic, downtown b...

Downtown Albany's Restaurant Week Brings Restaurant Deals and More October 4-10, 2009

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:02:49 -0000

The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) announced today its Fall 2009 Restaurant Week will begin on Sunday, October 4th and run through Saturday, October 10th.

Historic Preservation Tax Credit Workshop a Resounding Success

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:49:23 -0000

The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) and the Historic Albany Foundation hosted an informative workshop detailing information on how to use Federal and State Historic Preservation Tax Credits to make the most out of rehabilitatio...

Historic Preservation Tax Credit Workshop

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:19:10 -0000

Join the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District and Historic Albany Foundation on Thursday, September 17, 2009 from 8:30 am until 12pm for a workshop on how to use Federal and State Historic Preservation Tax Credits to make the most out of ...

Downtown Albany Bid Appoints New Executive Director

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:42:20 -0000

The Board of Directors of the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) has appointed Georgette Steffens as the new Executive Director of the organization. She will assume the position beginning September 14, 2009.

Downtown Albany Bid Approves New Directors, Officers

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:34:36 -0000

The Board of Directors of the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) recently approved new officers for the 2009-2010 year. Current board member, I. David Swawite (Omni Development Company, Inc.), was appointed Secretary of the Execu...

Downtown Albany BID Announces 'Discover Downtown Albany Visitor's Guide'

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:58:14 -0000

The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District announces the release of the new Discover Downtown Albany Visitor's Guide, sponsored by the Times Union Center. This 40-page, full-color guide highlights the latest information about the great vari...

Downtown Albany BID to Hold 13th Annual Meeting June 23

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:28:13 -0000

The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) will hold its 13th Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 23 from 11:30am - 1:30pm, at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Albany. The event is sponsored by Legacy Banks. The two-hour event will mark the o...

Sculpture in the Streets Artists Arrive in Albany

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:11:08 -0000

Ten of the eleven artists chosen to participate in the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District's (BID) third annual Sculpture in the Streets public art exhibit will be in downtown Albany to kickoff the exhibit with the BID's Garden Party fun...

Sculpture in the Streets Garden Party Kicks off 3rd Annual Program

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:44:29 -0000

The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District kicks off the 3rd annual Sculpture in the Streets 2009-2010 public art exhibition entitled The Art of Discovery, sponsored by Kivort Steel of Waterford, with a Garden Party fundraiser on Friday, Ju...

Albany's Restaurant Week Brings Restaurant Deals and More May 3-9

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:55:51 -0000

The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) today announced its Spring 2009 Restaurant Week will begin for the first time on a Sunday - May 3rd and run through Saturday, May 9th. Eleven of the 19 participating independently-owned rest...

Last Chance to View Downtown Albany Sculpture Exhibition

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 21:14:12 -0000

The 2008-2009 Sculpture in the Streets exhibit, sponsored by the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District and Kivort Steel of Waterford, is coming to a close as the sculptures from the current exhibit are removed to make way for a new exhibit...

Downtown Business Development Forum

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:02:43 -0000

The City of Albany, the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District and the Albany Local Development Corporation (ALDC ) have collaborated to host a Downtown Albany Development Forum presenting detailed information on available resources for reh...

Downtown Development Opportunities to be Highlighted in March 19 Forum

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:08:31 -0000

Developers, investors, individuals with entrepreneurial spirit, property owners, and lending institutions are invited to attend a Downtown Albany Development Forum presenting detailed information on available resources for rehabilitating vacant or...

Albany's Search for 400 Great Discoveries

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:09:05 -0000

This year is the City of Albany's Quadricentennial honoring the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson's voyage up the Hudson River. To highlight this monumental year in our City's history, Mayor Jerry Jennings and the City of Albany, along with the D...

Sculpture in the Streets to Include Expert Curators for 2009-10

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:50:49 -0000

The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District is bringing its annual public art exhibit, Sculpture in the Streets, to a new level for its 2009-10 series, incorporating a consultant and expert curators into their already-successful program.

Downtown Albany Bars and Restaurants Get Certified

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:01:12 -0000

Downtown Albany bar and restaurant establishments attended a free day-long educational compliance training presented by the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA), the Albany DA's Office and the Empire State Restaurant and Tavern Association at the...

ACCA Presents New Convention Center Concept Plan

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:12:26 -0000

Governor Paterson recently committed to provide $10 Million in Empire State Development grant funds for the advancement of the Convention Center Project. The Albany Convention Center Authority (ACCA) also outlined a new Convention Center Project c...

2009 Quadricentennial Calendars Now Available For Sale

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:17:55 -0000

The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District's (BID) celebratory 2009 Quadricentennial Commemorative Calendar is now available for sale. Featuring 13 juried photographic images of Albany, the calendar also boasts a timeline of Henry Hudson's ...

Photography Winners Announced For Commemorative Calendar

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:33:25 -0000

The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) today announced the winners of the photography contest that was held as part of a Commemorative Calendar project being developed by the BID celebrating the upcoming Quadricentennial. A total...

Albany’s Restaurant Week Heralds In Quadricentennial, September 22 - 27

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:31:04 -0000

The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) today announced its Fall 2008 Restaurant Week will be held from Monday, September 22 through Saturday, September 27. Downtown Albany's Restaurant Week is the region's original downtown dinin...

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