Albany, New York is the capital city of the U.S. state of New York.

Here are the key basics:

• 🏛 Role: State capital and center of New York State government

• 📍 Location: Eastern New York, along the Hudson River

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  👥 Population: About 100,000 people (city proper)

• 📅 Founded: 1614 by the Dutch (one of the oldest U.S. cities)

• 🌎 Region: Capital District (with nearby cities like Troy and Schenectady)

Why Albany is important

• It houses the New York State Capitol, the Governor’s office, and the State Legislature.

• Historically, it was a major trading post and transportation hub due to the Hudson River and Erie Canal.

• Today, it’s known for government, education, healthcare, and technology.

Notable landmarks

• New York State Capitol building

• Empire State Plaza

• Albany Institute of History & Art

• Washington Park