Albany is located on the western bank of the Hudson River approximately 150 miles north of New York City. It is the capitol city of New York State and makes up the capitol district along with the neighboring cities of Troy, Schenectady and Saratoga Springs, New York. The city has a population of more that 73,000 people and is the metropolitan hub to nearly 858,000 residents. This is the fourth largest urban center on the state.
Originally started by the Dutch as a trading post in 1614, it is one of the oldest surviving settlements of the original 13 colonies of the United States. It is also the longest continuously chartered city in the country. Albany won the prestigious All American Award in 1991 and again in 2009. The city was also named as one of the top three places in the country for an education and as one of the 150 cheapest places to live. It is certainly one of the cities where you can get the best bang for a buck!
The economy is Albany was based for many years on the state government and health care. Being a center of higher education for more than a century also contributes greatly the cities economy. Today Albany has seen rapid growth as a center for high-tech industries and nanotechnology.
Albany is a recognized historical area with many sites dating back in to the earliest colonial times. There are many homes and buildings built in traditional styles and well as many modern and new building, especially serving the state government. As the state capitol, it is home to many museums and art galleries. There are many all year around cultural events in Albany sponsored both by the city, the state and all of the local universities. With so many universities close by, college sports are very popular events here.
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