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DOWNTOWN

RESIDENT BULLETIN

Special update from the Downtown Albany BID

SHOP & SAVOR SMALBANY
O'Connell & Aronowitz presents Shop & Savor smAlbany, celebrating and showcasing your neighborhood businesses. From November 28 to December 12, all of your meals, purchases, donations, and services can enter you to win a Shop Small tote bag filled with $500 in merchandise and gift cards from Downtown businesses. Bonus: show your support on Small Business Saturday - November 28 - and you'll get an extra entry! Learn more here.

VOTE IN BID BOARD ELECTIONS
Voting is now open for the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District Board of Directors, and as Downtown residents we're asking you to participate. Please take a few minutes to review the slate of candidates and vote by Thursday, December 17, 2020 online or by downloading the ballot.

WALKING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND
Winter Wonderland is a new public art project featuring creative storefront displays designed by regional artists. A diverse array of artwork, ranging from colorful painting to elaborate sculpture to origami, will brighten windows and storefronts at 19 businesses from November 28 to February 1. Snap a selfie with your favorite artwork for a chance to win gift certificates to the Downtown business your choice! Find out more.

THANKSGIVING FROM DOWNTOWN
In what has already been a stressful year, skip the stress of preparing Thanksgiving and focus more on family time. Downtown businesses are serving up mouth-watering dining options, with beautifully crafted arrangements and centerpieces available. More info here.

COMMUNITY FEEDBACK SURVEY

We're collecting community feedback information on how consumers are engaging with Downtown this fall and winter, all so our businesses can plan how to best serve you. The survey only takes a few moments, and participants have the chance to win a $100 gift card to a Downtown business. Take the survey here.

COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS
The City of Albany seeks applications from qualified residents of the City of Albany to serve as members on the Commission on Human Rights. Appointments are for a three-year term with eligibility for reappointment to an additional term of three years. The goal of the nine-member body is to foster mutual respect and understanding among all persons and racial, religious, and nationality groups in the community. Learn more and find the full application information here.

KEEP DOWNTOWN CLEAN
The Downtown BID Clean Team has reported residential garbage being put in our street trash cans, causing them to fill up too quickly. Please only dispose of items in your building's residential containers. Dumping residential garbage in street trash cans puts a strain on our hardworking Clean Team and City of Albany Department of General Services workers, and responsible parties will be charged a minimum $145 fine if found responsible for dumping residential trash in street containers.

MEET DOWNTOWN'S NEWEST BUSINESSES:

The Cloud Food Hall
Address: 55 Columbia Street
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The Cloud Food Hall brings an entirely new experience to downtown Albany. Developed by Troy Kitchen's Cory Nelson, The Cloud is a mobile app-based food hall that provides pickup, delivery, and dine-in experiences from multiple restaurant brands at the touch of a finger.

Downtown Nutrition
Address: 27 N. Pearl Street
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Celebrating its grand opening on Monday, November 23, Downtown Nutrition is a new smoothie and juice bar offering healthful and delicious options in a wide selection of flavors. Stop in for a healthy meal, snack, or pick-me-up!