In 1967, Schenectady County purchased the Van Curler Hotel and named it as the site for SUNY Schenectady County Community College. The hotel was renovated and reopened as the main…
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SUNY Plaza Park
UpstateSUNY Plaza Park is a small public park located in front of the H. Carl McCall SUNY Administration Building. The park is host to morning yoga, movie nights, food truck…
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Erastus Corning II Tower
UpstateErastus Corning II Tower (1973) was named for Albany NY’s long-time mayor, who served the city for over 40 years, from 1941 to 1983. It’s the tallest skyscraper in New…
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Smoky Upstate
UpstateThe first photo is overlooking the Hudson River in Albany toward Rensselaer. The second shows The Egg and Corning Tower, also in Albany, obscured by smoke and haze. Due to…
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Good Morning Albany!
UpstateIt’s a beautiful day at the Capitol!
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Albany’s Hudson River Way & Riverfront Park
UpstateTake a walk with me along the Hudson River! Albany’s pedestrian walkways and the Skyway provide access to the Albany Riverfront including the Port of Albany and the Corning Preserve. If you are following the Empire State Trail …
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USS Slater
UpstateThe USS Slater is moored on the Hudson River in the Port of Albany. Today, the Slater serves as a museum, commemorating its proud history as the only remaining WWII…
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