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Friday, June 15, 2012  Updated with video; Downtown Albany Businesses use Facebook as a marketing tool.

Friday, May 25, 2012  Updated with video; Just in time for Memorial Day weekend and summer break, the Albany Police Department is beefing up patrol in downtown Albany.

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.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011  It's been one year since Albany Downtown Manager Aaron Blair began work on revitalizing the area. Where does Downtown Albany stand one year later?

Thursday, August 11, 2011  Updated with video; Downtown businesses are staying open later in hopes that it will draw more people to the area.

Friday, August 05, 2011  The Pizza Shop is the first restaurant in some time to open for dinner in Downtown Albany, and they say business is great.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011  Updated with video; Seeing the growth of Downtown Albany, the Mannino family, of Mama Gina's fame, is setting up shop in Downtown Albany as is The Levee Studios.