Economic Development
Thursday, August 6, 2026
$7.1 Million Renovation of Historic Venue in Downtown Troy Will Reimagine Century-Old Former Cinema State Investments Support Revitalization Project in City’s Urban Core Empire State Development (ESD) today announced that construction is underway by Proctors Collaborative to renovate the historic American Theatre in Downtown Troy, Rensselaer County. The $7.1 million... Read more » ... Read More
Monday, August 3, 2026
Coalition Grateful for Critical State Support, Will Continue Advocating for Full $8 Million Investment Next Year ALBANY, N.Y. — Alive Downtowns today thanked the New York State Legislature for approving $5 million in this year’s State Budget to support thirteen historic performing arts centers located in downtown communities across Upstate New York. The... Read more » ... Read More
Thursday, February 5, 2026
SCHENECTADY (Feb. 6) – The Upstate Theatre Coalition for a Fairgame is proud to announce the sixth annual Fairgame Arts Grants, continuing its commitment to providing vital funding for nonprofit arts and cultural organizations across New York’s Capital Region, Catskills, and Southern Tier. Eligible nonprofit organizations in 27 counties* may... Read more » ... Read More
Monday, June 2, 2025
The arts don’t just inspire—they fuel our economy. Every year, Proctors Collaborative contributes over $45 million to the Capital Region economy. That number reflects the powerful ripple effect created by our performances, programs, and patrons. How We Make an Impact: When you support Proctors Collaborative, you’re not just supporting the... Read more » ... Read More
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Albany, NY (May 22) – The Upstate Theatre Coalition for a Fairgame, a non-profit organization representing 12 performing arts centers in the Capital Region, Catskills, and Southern Tier of New York State, has announced the 2025 recipients of the Fairgame Arts Grants. In the fifth year of distributing grants, 51... Read more » ... Read More
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Relationship with Proctors and the Golub Family at the heart of partnership Since 1932, Market 32/Price Chopper has been the Capital Region’s grocery store. Growing out of a wholesale business at the turn of the 20th century, brothers William and Bernard Golub opened what was then known as Central Market... Read more » ... Read More
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Albany, NY (Jan. 23) – Alive Downtowns, the visionary program aimed at revitalizing New York’s downtown cities through investment in historic theatres, thanks Governor Hochul for a commitment to the arts in her proposed budget. We are, however, disappointed the governor again did not support our modest budget request that will... Read more » ... Read More
Thursday, January 16, 2025
SCHENECTADY (Jan. 16) – Across New York, communities are rallying behind the transformative Alive Downtowns! initiative, with an outpouring of support representing businesses, cultural leaders and civic institutions. In a series of heartfelt letters to the governor, these organizations have underscored the vital role historic theatres play in their communities... Read more » ... Read More