Officials say expanded parking opportunities in downtown Albany will help alleviate the lack of options that have frustrated residents and tourists.
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Albany County Executive Dan McCoy says the county parking lot at 208 Washington Avenue is now open for public parking... "...from 6 to midnight Monday through Friday and on weekends from 8 in the morning until midnight."
McCoy says the 100-car lot will benefit restaurants, businesses and city events like the Tulip Festival.
Patrick Noonan owns El Loco Mexican Café: "There are now no obstacles to coming to Lark Street and enjoying what we have to offer. Additional parking is going to encourage growth."
There's a flat fee of $5. The weekend rate is $8. You have to pay with a card.
