11/28/2024
First off, sorry for the radio silence—things have been… interesting, to say the least. We’ve been holding off on a post because we didn’t want to throw out half-baked info, and, to be honest, things have been pretty up in the air. But now, after a post on one of the local Albany pages it’s time to set the record straight.
Let’s start with the obvious: we love Albany. We were born here, grew up here, and we’re ridiculously proud of what we managed to do with this old, run-down building. Seriously, the place used to be terrifying. We turned it into something amazing, and that’s thanks to all of you who supported us along the way.
Now for the big news (and it’s not the fun kind): This chapter of The Greyhound Tavern is coming to an end. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be wrapping up final requirements (hello, fire sprinklers) and putting the building up for sale. There are so many things that go in to a decision like this. What happens to it next is TBD, but we’re doing everything we can to make sure it goes to someone who’ll keep it as a killer space for downtown Albany. A place that Albany still needs.
And now for the the rumors! Because apparently, we’re living in a Netflix drama. Here are some of our favorites:
• No, the city didn’t steal our building to resell it. (Seriously?)
• No, we didn’t use the tavern to launder money and flee to Mexico. (Although, wow, that’d be a wild story.)
• Yes, we paid P.O.D. We even did it before someone at the city decided we’d make a great target for a hit piece in the Democrat-Herald.
• Yes, we did in fact have building permits…🙄
There’s so much misinformation out there that we can’t clear it all up, but we’re hoping this answers a few of the big ones. If you know us, you know we like to make light of all situations equally.
Thanks again for everything. You’ve made this journey unforgettable, and we’ll always be proud of what we accomplished together. Stay awesome, Albany.
*WE WEREN’T HERE FOR A LONG TIME BUT WE WERE HERE FOR A GOOD TIME*
Cheers 🍻
