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Monday, April 29, 2013  With all of the events that happened in Albany last weekend some people may be wondering if the local economy saw a boost.

Monday, March 04, 2013  While the city of Albany had high hopes for the Mardi Gras festival and Snickers Marathon, organizers say the cold weather made its mark by showing numbers lower than usual.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Albany State University faculty and staff members are helping out a downtown restaurant with a cash mob Tuesday.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Updated with video; Flint Riverquarium officials approached the Downtown Merchants Association to discuss plans for the Fifth Annual Mardi Gras Turtle Race.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  The Albany Downtown Merchants Association met Tuesday night to try to come up with a plan to bring more shoppers downtown.

Friday, July 27, 2012  The Downtown Albany Deck of Arts event has been postponed due to rain.

Friday, July 06, 2012  Updated with video; Albany’s City Manager’s Office has released a copy of the surveillance footage which captures images of the commotion which halted the fireworks show on the 4th of July.

Thursday, March 29, 2012  Updated with video; The New "First Friday" event is a way for family activities to be highlighted in Downtown Albany, from local musicians to the area's shops and eateries.

Friday, March 02, 2012  Updated with video; Downtown Albany businesses will be open Saturday and they say they're not letting the Mardi Gras rain delay dampen their spirits.

Friday, February 10, 2012  Updated with video; Our Daily Bread officially opened their doors earlier today with a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting with the owners, employees, and area leaders.

Thursday, January 26, 2012  Updated with video; President Obama's State of the Union speech has people talking, including the business owners of Downtown Albany.