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DOWNTOWN

RESIDENT BULLETIN

Special update from the Downtown Albany BID

ARTFUL ALBANY SPRING SCAVENGER HUNT

Today through April 12, gather up your socially distanced squad for the Artful Albany Spring Scavenger Hunt! Check out Downtown's incredible collection of public art for a chance to win a Downtown Albany Gift Card. 12 works in the #CapitalWalls, Open Gallery and Downtown is Pawsome public art exhibits will be featured in the scavenger hunt. Using the clue sheet and this map of Downtown public art, track down the artwork, identify the artist, take a photo of you and your teammates in front of the piece, and submit your answers and photos to hello@downtownalbany.org for the chance to win gift certificates to your favorite Downtown businesses. Find the clue sheet and more information here.

SPEAKING OF THE DOWNTOWN ALBANY GIFT CARD...
Two more businesses have signed up to participate in the Downtown Albany Gift Card, which means there are more dining and shopping options when you give the gift of Downtown! New to the program are B. Lodge & Co. and The Olde English Pub, and they join 30+ participating locations where you can get a haircut, pick up a new outfit, enjoy a meal, and more. Full info on the Downtown Albany Gift Card here.

EARTH DAY CLEAN-UPS
Join us on Saturday, April 24 for two Earth Day neighborhood clean-ups. We'll start at the Olde English Downtown Dog Park from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, and move to the African American Cultural Center of the Capital Region from 12:00 - 2:00 PM. Rakes, shovels, and leaf and garbage bags will be provided. Help tidy up Downtown and safely get to know your neighbors in the process. Sign up here.

GET ON YOUR BIKES AND RIDE!
CDPHP Cycle! returns for its 5th season on Monday, April 5! You'll find plenty of hubs for the bikeshare program throughout Downtown, offering a fun, healthy, and sustainable way to get around town. And the price is definitely right - early bird seasonal rates are currently available at a significant discount. Learn more here.

MEET DOWNTOWN'S NEWEST BUSINESSES:

The Spinning Gyro
Address: 38 S. Pearl Street
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For homemade and authentic gyros, kabobs, salads, and so much more, head to the Spinning Gyro. Located across from the Times Union Center, this family owned restaurant is your new go-to for Turkish Mediterranean specialties.

Wizard Burger
Address: 74 N. Pearl Street
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Crafted with the very highest quality wholesome, clean, vegan ingredients they can conjure up, Wizard Burgers satisfy the manliest of appetites (for people of all sizes, genders, and sexual orientations). And while it may not technically be magic, it ain't far off.