Click Here To View The Announcement Press Release A 30-unit, 40,000 sq. ft. apartment building will rise between New Scotland Avenue and Knox Street. This new construction project marks a significant Park South Urban Renewal Plan implementation milestone as redevelopment will spread beyond blocks east of where Albany Medical Center and Tri-City Rentals collaborated on […]
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Renewal of Condemned Dana Ave Properties to Buoy Further Park South Revitalization Confirming Promise of Neighborhood Plan
September 21, 2017 – 10:26 pm
Fort Orange Brewing Planning October Opening
September 11, 2017 – 4:07 pm
Joining the Albany warehouse district’s dynamic cluster of craft beverage producers, Fort Orange Brewing is on track for a mid-to late October opening at 450 North Pearl Street. Fort Orange Brewing will be located within a few blocks of Druthers Brewing Co., Nine Pin Ciderworks, and Albany Distilling Co., which is set to open a retail store and tasting room at 75 Livingston […]
500+ Capital Region Maccabi Games Athletes Welcomed To Albany
August 25, 2017 – 7:28 pm
The ending of a torch-relay began the opening ceremonies at the Times Union Center to kick off an Olympic-style sporting competition for Jewish teenagers, 13 to 16 years old. Held each summer in North America, the Maccabi Games are the second largest organized sports program for Jewish youth in the world. As part of the competition’s opening […]
New Outdoor Patio Opens For Summer | Albany Distilling Co. Expansion Marks Impact Downtown Implementation Milestone
August 15, 2017 – 9:19 pm
Albany’s warehouse district has a new patio bar. Last month the Albany Distilling Company opened a new patio at its 75 Livingston Ave. location, completing the first phase of a $1 million+ restoration project that will transform the space into a new bar, retail store and tasting room. Work is planned for completion this fall. The new space will feature New […]
Doubling Its Impact Downtown Is Pawsome Expands
July 31, 2017 – 4:33 pm
The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District‘s Downtown is Pawsome, its 2017 public outdoor placemaking exhibit, expanded its reach this month beginning its second round of installations. In total the public art project features 20 three-foot-tall sculptures based on Albany’s famous canine resident and local landmark Nipper the Dog. Each is colorfully customized by regional artists and will be […]
Fort Orange General Store Opens At 412 Broadway
July 21, 2017 – 5:09 pm
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE ANNOUNCEMENT PRESS RELEASE #Albany officially welcomed @ftorangegeneral today. Now open @ 412 Broadway #CapAlbGrants #ImpactDowntown. pic.twitter.com/yZHgnLtC3q — Capitalize Albany (@CapAlbanyCorp) July 21, 2017 A popular and wide-ranging soft-goods retail business that closed its doors in early June 2016 has reopened under new ownership at a new location, 412 Broadway, across from […]
Sunday Cinema Series Kicks Off July 2 At Washington Park Playhouse
June 28, 2017 – 5:01 pm
The Lark Street Business Improvement District is partnering with Park Playhouse, Christ’s Church of Albany, and Albany Public Library to host two movie nights this summer in Washington Park. Made possible by the Amplify Albany Grant Program and kicking off the movie series this Sunday is “National Treasure.” The movie will start at 8:30 p.m. following available family activities […]
Mobile App Creates A New Way to Explore Albany Neighborhoods and Historic Sites
June 27, 2017 – 3:39 pm
Just launched, free mobile app provides a new way to explore #Albany historic sites https://t.co/SH8i2x4M5a #CapAlbGrants #AmplifyAlbany pic.twitter.com/DvqZxXa76U — Capitalize Albany (@CapAlbanyCorp) June 27, 2017 Click Here To View The Announcement Press Release A new, free mobile application is now available for iOS and Android that allows residents and visitors to explore Albany in […]
Albany Super Ducks Announces Official Launch Event | June 24th
June 23, 2017 – 6:57 pm
Albany Super Ducks announced that it will begin operations in July, offering a unique tour experience for both Albany residents and visitors. Touring by land and water aboard two 46-passenger amphibious vehicles will give Albany Super Ducks’ guests the opportunity to learn about the rich history of the Capital City. An official launch event scheduled […]
CFA Process And Local Support
June 13, 2017 – 5:35 pm
Access Project Description Form Governor Cuomo’s transformative Regional Economic Development Councils Round VII consolidated funding application (CFA) process is under way and Capitalize Albany staff is available to assist applicants. As discussed at the local information roundtable session, the Corporation can coordinate letters of support from the Mayor and resolutions from the City of Albany Albany Common Council. Applicants that […]
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