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6/16/08 - Archeological Exploration Begins at Site of Albany’s Proposed Convention Center Click here for more information

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Public Notice – FGEIS
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5/30/08 - ACCA Adopts Final Generic Environmental Impact Statement and Adopts Facilities Plan
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Final FGEIS [pdf*6mb]
Facilities Plan [pdf*1mb]

5/29/08 - ACCA Sets Stage for Community Benefits Agreement.
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5/21/08 - The members of the Albany Convention Center Authority have called a Special Meeting of the Board for Thursday, May 22nd, 2008 at 8:00 a.m.
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3/20/08 – The ACCA makes presentation to the Albany County Legislature. Click here for more information

3/05/2008 - The Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement (DGEIS) is available for review online

The Albany Convention Center Authority was created in 2004 as a public benefit corporation by the enactment of Title 28-BB of the Public Authorities Law (Chapter 468 of the Laws of 2004).

The Authority was created to meet an immediate need to institute a comprehensive, coordinated program of convention activities in the city of Albany. It will provide the City of Albany with the ability to develop, renovate and undertake economic development projects in the historic downtown area to optimize the economic and social activities of city and its environs.

The Authority consists of nine members, three appointed by the Governor of New York State, one appointed by the Temporary President of the Senate, one member appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly. Two members are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Albany, with the advice and consent of the Common Council and two members are appointed by the Albany County Executive, with the advice and consent of the County Legislature. All members of the board shall serve at the pleasure of their appointing authority.

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