Albany
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Albany is the capital city of New York State and serves as the seat of Albany County. As the state capital, it is where the New York State Legislature and Governor conduct the state's government business.
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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. Its population was 99,224 at the time of the 2020 census and was estimated at 101,698 in 2025.
The oldest city in New York, the City of Albany is the economic and cultural core of New York State's Capital District. The Capital District is a metropolitan area including the nearby cities and suburbs of Colonie, Troy, Schenectady, and Saratoga Springs. With an estimated 1.3 million residents, the Capital District is one of the most populous metropolitan areas and the fastest-growing region in Upstate New York.
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