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$67 Million in Projects Approved by IDA

January 21, 2014 – 8:10 pm

Today the City of Albany IDA approved over $67 million worth of projects that will have a direct impact on Downtown Albany. The projects include the Wellington Row and Dewitt Clinton project and projects on 40 Steuben and 67 Howard Street.

Winn Development Announces Financial Closing for Livingston School Redevelopment Project

January 17, 2014 – 3:20 pm

January 17, 2014 – WinnDevelopment, the development arm of WinnCompanies, an award-winning national real estate development and property management company, in partnership with Albany Housing Authority, announced today that it has closed on the financing for the adaptive re-use of the Livingston School in Albany, N.Y. This project marks Winn’s 18th large scale historic renovation in […]

Vice President Joe Biden Visiting Albany & Major Tour Announced to Visit Times Union Center in February

January 7, 2014 – 5:22 pm

Vice President Joe Biden will be visiting Albany on Tuesday, January 7th (link) and the Times Un ion Center announced another major tour slated to stop in Albany in February (link).

Two Downtown Residential Projects Approved By IDA Board

December 19, 2013 – 6:34 pm

On Tuesday, December 19th the City of Albany IDA board approved two significant mixed-use projects on Broadway in Downtown Albany. The projects are located on 412 Broadway and 488 Broadway (the former Arcade building) and upon completion will bring online 100 new residential units and over 100,000 square feet of mixed-use retail and residential space […]

City of Albany Projects Receive More Than $14.5 Million From REDC Round 3 Initiative

December 12, 2013 – 8:38 pm

The Regional Economic Development Council initiative awarded City of Albany projects with more than $14.5 million in funding yesterday. Overall, the Capital Region was named a top performer at the awards, receiving a total of $82.8 million in funding and finishing a close second to Long Island. Of the 100 projects awarded in the Capital […]

Capital Region Announced As Winner at REDC Round 3 Awards

December 11, 2013 – 7:53 pm

This morning, Governor Cuomo and the Regional Economic Development Council announced the round 3 award winners. The Capital Region was announced as a top performer, with an awarded amount of $82.8 million, finishing a close second to Long Island. As of Tuesday afternoon, City of Albany projects that have been announced as funded include CNSE, […]

Capital Yogurt Opens on New Scotland Avenue

December 3, 2013 – 5:55 pm

Mayor Jerry Jennings, accompanied by owners Arlene and Paul Rappoccio and Common Council member James Sano, cut the ribbon at the New Scotland neighborhood’s newest business: Capital Yogurt. Capital Yogurt is located on 255 New Scotland and is a family owned establishment that offers serve-yourself frozen yogurt. For full press release click here.

Ribbon Cutting for Capital Yogurt

November 26, 2013 – 4:34 pm

Next Tuesday, December 3rd at 3:00pm we will officially cut the ribbon for Capital Yogurt, located on 255 New Scotland Avenue. Speaking at the event will be Mayor Jennings in addition to store owners Arlene and Paul Rappoccio. Capital Yogurt is Albany’s newest serve-yourself frozen yogurt shop. To find out more visit their facebook page […]

Impact Downtown Albany Launch a Success

November 20, 2013 – 5:05 pm

The Impact Downtown Albany launch had an outstanding turnout yesterday (November 19th) with a very positive response from the public for the Pecha Kucha event. Below are links to the event’s press coverage: Times Union – Leaders discuss Albany’s future Business Review – What’s a Pecha Kucha and how can it transform Downtown Albany? YNN […]

Glimpse of Downtown Albany’s Future 11/19

November 18, 2013 – 11:04 pm

Ever wonder what some of the region’s most influential thought leaders picture for Downtown’s future? Now’s your chance to get inside their vision of tomorrow. Join us for an inspiring PechaKucha night that will give a glimpse of possibilities in Downtown Albany. The presentations will start rolling promptly at 5:15, so head over after work, […]