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Discover Albany Digital Guide
Due to the pandemic-driven shifting hours and operational changes of many local businesses and attractions - Discover Albany is making a...
mbohne
Jul 23, 2020
Albany Curbside Pickup, Outdoor Cafe Programs Extended
Mayor Kathy Sheehan has announced the extension of two programs designed to assist local eateries by providing safe and socially...
mbohne
Jul 15, 2020
Update On Outdoor Dining Street Closures
The City of Albany has offered additional details and clarifications on a series of street and parking lane closures announced earlier...
liz2320
Jun 30, 2020
$350,000 In Small Business Grants Announced To Support Central Avenue and Downtown Albany Businesses
The Downtown Albany and Central Avenue Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) announced $350,000 in grants are now available to businesses...
mbohne
Jun 23, 2020
City of Albany Expands Outdoor Dining Options to Include Use of Sidewalks and Parking Areas
Mayor Kathy Sheehan, Department of Planning and Development Commissioner Chris Spencer, and Albany Police Department Traffic Engineer...
mbohne
Jun 19, 2020
Cap Region Phase III Starts Tomorrow
The Capital Region can indeed move into the third phase of reopening from the near-complete lockdown forced by the novel coronavirus...
liz2320
Jun 16, 2020
Emergency Grant Funding Round To Close June 30
The emergency funding round open to City of Albany businesses that experienced damage over the past several weeks will close its...
liz2320
Jun 15, 2020
Regulations Suspended Related to Sidewalk Cafes In City of Albany
Below is an emergency order, 315-5 signed by Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan today. This order suspends the regulations related to Sidewalk...
mbohne
Jun 5, 2020
Capital Region Cleared For Phase II And Outdoor Dining Permitted Starting June 4
Governor Cuomo today cleared the Capital Region for its Phase II reopening and also announced today outdoor dining at restaurants will be...
mbohne
Jun 3, 2020
Phase II Industry Businesses Should Prepare For Reopening, Outlined Materials Here
Governor Cuomo released the NY Forward reopening plan including a detailed list of industries and types of businesses that will be able...
mbohne
May 29, 2020
Capital Region Artist Fund Has Raised More Than $10,000 To Support Local Artists
The Creative Impact: Capital Region Artist Fund was created to help alleviate some of the financial stress many are enduring,...
mbohne
May 21, 2020
Albany Water Department Reminds Local Businesses to Freshen Water Systems Before Reopening
As businesses prepare for reopening as part of New York State on PAUSE, the Albany Water Department is requesting that all businesses...
mbohne
May 19, 2020
State Materials Business Owners Need For Phase-One Reopening
Governor Cuomo confirmed the Capital Region can begin phase-one reopening on Wednesday. An announcement press release was distributed...
mbohne
May 19, 2020
New South End Night Market
AVillage,Inc. and the Radix Ecological Sustainability Center, in partnership with the Capital District Farmers Market Association,...
mbohne
May 18, 2020
Phase-One Industry Businesses Should Prepare For Reopening, Outlined Materials Here
Governor Cuomo released the NY Forward reopening plan including a detailed list of industries and types of businesses that will be able...
mbohne
May 18, 2020
Capital Region Phase One Re-Open Could Come This Week
Albany County Executive Dan McCoy is sounding a hopeful note on re-opening the Capital Region, saying the last remaining hurdle - the...
liz2320
May 18, 2020
City of Albany Extends Local Eatery Curbside Pickup Area Program
Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan, Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins, and Albany Parking Authority Executive Director Matthew Peter have...
mbohne
May 15, 2020
Reopening Preparation: Phase-One Industries' Guidelines Issued
Governor Cuomo released the NY Forward reopening plan including a detailed list of industries and types of businesses that will be able...
mbohne
May 14, 2020
Reminder: Application Deadline, May 15 For Urban Core MWBE Small Business Emergency Relief Grants
The launch of a $150,000 small business stabilization fund provided by the KeyBank Business Boost & Build Program powered by JumpStart...
mbohne
May 13, 2020
Capital Region $150,000 COVID-19 Small Business Stabilization Fund Announced
The launch of a $150,000 small business stabilization fund provided by the KeyBank Business Boost & Build Program powered by JumpStart...
mbohne
May 8, 2020
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