Albany (/ ˈɔːlbəni / ⓘ AWL-bə-nee) is the capital city of the U.S. state of New York. It is also the county seat of, and the most populous city in Albany County. Albany is located on the west bank of the Hudson River, approximately ten miles (16 km) south of its confluence with the Mohawk River.

Welcome to Albany, NY, the Capital of New York State. This 400-year city on the banks of the Hudson River is full of fun things to do, year-round events and festivals, and a thriving food and craft beverage scene.

The University at Albany is the premier public research university in New York’s Capital Region and offers more than 17,000 students the expansive opportunities of a large university in an environment designed to foster individual success.

Albany, city, capital (1797) of the state of New York, U.S., and seat (1683) of Albany county. It lies along the Hudson River, 143 miles (230 km) north of New York City.

Step inside one of the oldest museums in North America for a glimpse of what life was like in old Albany and the Upper Hudson Valley through an amazing collection of furniture, clothing, paintings…

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