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Construction At 52-54 North Pearl Is Under Way

June 14, 2019 – 2:51 pm

Supported in part by the City of Albany Small Business Facade Improvement Program, work is under way at 52-54 North Pearl Street in downtown. Vacant for more than two decades, renovation of the side-by-side, 12,000 sq. ft. buildings will build ground-floor retail space and convert the upper two floors into four apartments. The Facade Improvement Grant […]

Upstate Revitalization Initiative Award Announced To Support Liberty Park Redevelopment, Downtown Poised For Unprecedented Success

May 16, 2019 – 7:55 pm

Today, Governor Cuomo announced more than $22 million in New York State funding to support two transformational projects in Downtown Albany. Empire State Development (ESD) will provide up to $15 million in Upstate Revitalization Initiative funds to Capitalize Albany for the redevelopment of Liberty Park. This funding will support acquisition, demolition, stabilization of property, infrastructure and […]

$5 Million Award To Support Skyway Amenities, Maximizing Usage

May 6, 2019 – 4:03 pm

In April Governor Cuomo announced $27 million in funding to support transportation enhancements in the Capital Region as part of a $144.6 million statewide investment to enhance access for bicyclists and pedestrians. The Skyway was awarded $5 million.   Governor Cuomo’s previous announcement of $3.1 million of DOT-funding supports decommissioning the ramp and all of […]

More City of Albany Small Business Facade Improvement Program Applications To Be Accepted In May

April 25, 2019 – 1:56 pm

Additional City of Albany Small Business Facade Improvement Program applications will be accepted beginning May 7 as part of the program’s 2019 spring funding window. The program can provide matching grants up to $10,000 to small businesses and/or commercial property owners for exterior renovations. The program’s updated application and guidelines will be made available and accepted starting May 7 at www.CapitalizeAlbany.com/grants. The application […]

Second Phase Of Transformative $78 Million Downtown Albany Project Under Way

April 23, 2019 – 7:05 pm

Project Update, May 16: View Press Release The second $34.5 million phase of a transformative $78 million investment in downtown Albany is under way with the mixed-use renovation of the historic Kenmore Hotel building at 76 North Pearl Street. Announced by Governor Cuomo in December — Redburn Development Partners will invest $78 million to renovate […]

$13 Million Investment Strengthens Hudson/Park Neighborhood Through Reuse Of Industrial Site

April 10, 2019 – 8:43 pm

 Located between Albany’s Washington Park, Lincoln Park and downtown Albany, the Hudson/Park Neighborhood is known for its location convenience, nearby parks and cultural diversity. With the completion of an adaptive reuse plan to transform the Long Energy site properties and warehouse building at 160 Myrtle Ave, originally Hinckel and Dobler breweries — a new […]

Downtown Earns A High Score At The End Of March With Support Of The Capital Complex

April 8, 2019 – 7:16 pm

The final weekend in March attracted more than 20,000 people downtown for the lineup of events taking place. Esport teams from 18 colleges headed to the Albany Capital Center for HV Gamer Con on March 30-31, gaming on popular titles and competing for college scholarships. More than 2,500 competitors and Con attendees enjoyed downtown and […]

Four Points By Sheraton Hotel Adds To New Development, Streetscape Improvements at 351 Southern Boulevard

March 22, 2019 – 1:12 pm

A new $13.3 million hotel will be constructed at 351 Southern Boulevard, complementing 351 Diamond Development, LLC’s $10 million Mt. Hope Commons development currently under way at the 9W site. Made possible with support from the City of Albany Industrial Development Agency, Mukura Inc. plans to begin constructing a 60,000 sq. ft., four story Four […]

Registration Open For Irish Sweat-er 5K and Family Cultural Festival In Downtown

March 12, 2019 – 5:05 pm

The Irish American Heritage Museum, in partnership with the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District and ARE Event Productions, will host the second annual Irish Sweat-er 5K in Albany. Supported in part by the Amplify Albany Grant Program, the IAHM will offer an expanded slate of events for the second annual initiative. The events’ programming — including lectures, […]

Inaugural Winter Art Festival Launched By Albany Distilling And Albany Center Gallery

March 12, 2019 – 3:41 pm

More than 300 people attended this exciting inaugural event. Supported in part by the Amplify Albany Grant Program, this new initiative has the potential to expand annually, support local businesses and the district’s growing connection to the arts. Albany Distilling Company and Albany Center Gallery hosted their inaugural Winter Art Fest at 75 Livingston Ave, […]