The coming year in Downtown includes over $200 million in development projects including the construction of the new convention center, the creation of over 130 additional residential units, 600+ permanent jobs and exciting experiences. You'll want to know as...

When we take a step back to look at our progress, as a country, a society or even as individuals, it's difficult to avoid being stuck in a tug-of-war between basking in how far we've come and fearing how far...

Confetti Stage Inc. presents a new play in downtown Albany. First up - it is a fun (and racy) play by Paul Rudnick - playwright of other great entertainment such as “I Hate Hamlet” and a screenwriting doctor on scripts...

Everybody loves an insider tip. Whether it's the best kept hair secrets from your stylist, the must-see show from the entertainment buff or a scrumptious recipe from one of your favorite local chefs. This week we're giving you the chance...

The 2013 word of the year (if you hadn't heard) according to Oxford dictionaries is Selfie. Now whether you love them or hate them selfies are everywhere on social media and it seems no one escapes the trend. And if...

It was the match-up of the year as Downtown residents gathered their neighbors to take on the Business Improvement District (BID) staff in a true test of knowledge - Blue 82 Trivia Night. A short walk for all, the Downtown...

Have you even noticed how often we use the word check? All throughout the day - we say it, we do it, we even think about it in so many different ways. Take downtown Albany. We check our coats...

In true #tbt (throwback Thursday) spirit the newly published Fall Downtown Digest took a look back at Downtown Retail in the 1950's & 60's. Joann Ryan, an avid supporter of the Downtown Albany BID's Sculpture in the Street program, authored...

There's this thing I do with one of my friends every time we look up and see an amazing sky. Regardless of the time of day, we'll text each other random phrases such as "Monet Sky" "Dali Sky" or whatever...

We've all tuned in for at least one audition episode of American Idol. Obviously, there's just something about that side of stardom that intrigues us. Few, aside from the producers and writes among us, get the opportunity to audition people....