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Jul 23, 2020

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...

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Jul 15, 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...

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Jun 30, 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...

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Jun 23, 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...

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Jun 19, 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...

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Jun 16, 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...

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Jun 15, 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...

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Jun 5, 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...

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Jun 3, 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...

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May 29, 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...

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May 21, 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,...

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May 19, 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...

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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...

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May 18, 2020

New South End Night Market

AVillage,Inc. and the Radix Ecological Sustainability Center, in partnership with the Capital District Farmers Market Association,...

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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...

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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...

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May 15, 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...

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May 14, 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...

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May 13, 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...

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May 8, 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...

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