The new 288 Lark Wine & Tap was officially welcomed to Lark Street on Wednesday with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The wine bar’s menu focuses on pastas and Mediterranean dishes, and features both wine and whiskey chocolate pairings. Ownership purchased the vacant building at 288 Lark Street in 2017 and recently completed renovations. New doors, […]
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11 Stories of 90 State Street To Transform Into 154 Downtown Residential Units
August 22, 2019 – 4:48 pm
View the announcement’s press release here A $23.1 million investment will support a large-scale residential conversion in the heart of downtown Albany, further strengthening the central business district’s density and downtown residential strategy implementation. The project is estimated to create 89 construction jobs, support four retained and create one full time job. The project will […]
New Street Decals Enhance Capital City Trolley Service And Connectivity
August 13, 2019 – 3:01 pm
The Capital District Transportation Authority recently installed new street decals, making it even easier to find its stops and ride the free Capital City Trolley connecting downtown Albany and the Lark Street business district. The Trolley operates Thursday – Saturday from 5 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Check out the new street decals in Downtown Albany […]
Transformational Projects Announced For Clinton Square As Part Of $10 Million Downtown Revitalization Initiative Award
July 24, 2019 – 8:37 pm
View the announcement’s press release, click here The City of Albany’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative Plan and Award Booklet can be found here Governor Cuomo announced 12 transformational projects for Albany’s Clinton Square neighborhood as part of the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) award. The strategic investments in Clinton Square will enhance the neighborhood’s role […]
Construction Progresses Full STEAM Ahead At Central Avenue Business Incubator
July 15, 2019 – 8:26 pm
The Central Avenue Business Improvement District broke ground last summer on the STEAM Garden Business Incubator at 279 Central Avenue in Albany, the former St. Patrick’s Catholic School. The STEAM Garden is a collaborative effort to turn the vacant school into an innovative living lab focusing on science, technology, engineering, art & design, and media […]
‘The Bishop’ At 90 North Pearl Street Readying For Opening
July 15, 2019 – 4:42 pm
The Bishop, a new downtown full service restaurant is planning to open in the coming weeks. Supported in part by the Downtown Albany Retail Grant Program, The Bishop will offer a large array of spirits, common cocktails and craft beer, with a main focus on bourbon. Since its inception the Retail Grant Program has leveraged more than […]
Groundbreaking Marks Important Milestone For Mount Hope Commons Project at 351 Southern Boulevard
July 10, 2019 – 7:01 pm
Joined by Sonic Drive In, Trinity Realty Group broke ground on its Mt. Hope Commons project at 351 Southern Boulevard in Albany — a more than $23 million redevelopment of the 10.5-acre site will create hundreds of jobs, several public infrastructure upgrades, new neighborhood amenities and increased tax revenue. A groundbreaking marked an important milestone […]
132-Room Hotel As Part of Quackenbush Square Development To Transform 1.67-Acre Former Brownfield Site In Downtown Albany
June 20, 2019 – 8:37 pm
Click here to view the announcement’s press release A new $30.4 million investment will transform a highly visible site along Broadway. As part of Pioneer Companies’ large mixed-use Quackenbush Square development project, a new 132-room hotel will strengthen the connection between downtown Albany, Clinton Square and the warehouse district, support nearby businesses and area attractions. […]
Renewal of Dana Ave Properties To Further Park South Revitalization
June 20, 2019 – 8:24 pm
Click here to view the announcement’s press release A 36-unit, 45,000 sq. ft. apartment building will rise at 86 Dana Avenue. The project is estimated to create 160 construction jobs. As redevelopment continues to spread beyond blocks east of where Albany Medical Center and Tri-City Rentals collaborated on 268 new market-rate apartments, this new construction […]
Rehabilitation of Vacant 251 North Pearl Street Supports City of Albany Neighborhood Revitalization
June 20, 2019 – 8:13 pm
Click here to view the announcement’s press release Supported by the City of Albany Industrial Development Agency and by the City of Albany through the Restore New York Communities Initiative, vacant 251 North Pearl Street will be renovated and transformed into the new and permanent home of the Capital Repertory Theatre (theREP). The $9.5 million […]
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