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$4.9 Million Investment To Transform Vacant Lark Street Property And Construct New Multi-Family Residential Apartments
May 19, 2022 – 2:07 pm
New Construction Of 40-Unit Workforce Housing Market-Rate Apartment Complex To Create At Least 165 Construction Jobs And Bring $1.2 Million Additional Revenue To Local Taxing Jurisdictions View Announcement Press Release A new construction multi-family residential project located at 16-20 Morris Street and 353 Lark Street will transform the vacant and largely tax-exempt site, bring new […]
Live Music, Vendors And A Virtual Sneak Peek At The Future Clinton Market As Part of Downtown Employee Appreciation Week
May 17, 2022 – 3:58 pm
Immersive Views Provide Sneak Peek at Reimagined ‘Federal Park’ To Strengthen Neighborhood Connectivity and Create A More Retail, Pop-Up, and Event-Friendly Space Exciting day @ the future home of Clinton Market. Sharing a sneak peek at its final design & joining @AlbanyBID for its lineup of Employee Appreciation Week events. Great turnout w/support from […]
Castle Island Bilingual Montessori School officially opens with Feria de Español event
May 12, 2022 – 12:19 pm
Castle Island Bilingual Montessori school celebrated the official grand opening for its new downtown Albany location at 602 Broadway on Thursday. The move to the new location, part of Redburn Development’s $80+ million investment downtown offered the school updated facilities, the ability to open more programming to the community, and easy access to student recreation […]
Celebrating Economic Development Week 2022
May 9, 2022 – 2:05 pm
In observance of Economic Development Week, Capitalize Albany is joining the conversation online with other professionals and communities across the country. The week-long initiative was created by the International Economic Development Council. Economic Development Week recognizes the work of field professionals, community organizations and leaders to raise awareness about the impact from initiatives and programs improving quality of […]
#AlbanyIsAllBiz | Welcoming The Vandy Thrift Shoppe To Downtown
May 2, 2022 – 2:56 pm
For close to two centuries, Vanderheyden has relied on community contributions to assist in its mission of caring for children with special developmental, emotional, and behavioral needs, enabling the organization to provide kids and their families with a wide range of support and services. Those contributions come in many forms including funding, volunteer hours, and […]
Newest Storefront To Open Bringing More Vibrancy, The Vandy Thrift Shoppe Is Welcomed To Downtown
April 29, 2022 – 1:24 pm
Supporting Impact Downtown Plan implementation, a thrift store was identified specifically as a possible key storefront that would complement downtown’s retail landscape. Made possible in part thanks to the vision of longtime Vanderheyden supporter and downtown resident Tracy Metzger, The Vandy Thrift Shoppe at 412 Broadway was officially welcomed to downtown Albany today. The Vandy […]
Skyway Is Open To Explore, From Concept To Elevated Linear-Park And Destination
April 29, 2022 – 10:26 am
Atop the Skyway Friday afternoon Governor Kathy Hochul announced the Region’s newest attraction and riverfront connection was officially opened for use. Albany’s .5-mile transformational elevated-linear park is open to explore. This transformational project resulted in converting the underutilized I-787 northbound exit ramp from Quay Street to Clinton Avenue — into the Region’s first and only […]
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April 3, 2022 – 10:56 pm
Capitalize Albany Corporation Investors By becoming an investor of Capitalize Albany Corporation, you will be part of an organization that has been attracting investment, promoting business, and growing jobs within Albany, NY for more than 40 years. Click below for payment and registration. Capitalize Albany Corporation is a registered 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization. As such, […]
Ducky’s Brings Carefully Curated Vintage Clothing To Madison Ave
March 29, 2022 – 9:37 am
To Ryan Phillips, clothing can be many things – functional, artistic, a means of expression, a personal statement. “I grew up appreciating style and the way it can be used, and how materials and items can be used,” Phillips said. “I always collected clothes and appreciated style, not fashion, how people express themselves and carry […]
Expanding Operations Throughout The Pandemic, The Yard Officially Celebrates Its Opening In March 2022
March 17, 2022 – 3:40 pm
A grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony two years in the making was held today at The Yard | Hatchet House & Bar in downtown Albany. The celebration comes two years after the doors to the axe-throwing and indoor yard game destination briefly swung open in March 2020. A lawyer by trade, Kiosse’s chosen field didn’t […]
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