Albany County, New York, USA
County or equivalent
Location overview
Albany County lies in east-central New York, extending south and west from the confluence of the Mohawk and Hudson rivers. Established in 1683, it has its county seat in Albany, the state capital. Government, education, health care and technology are among the sectors represented in its economy. The Helderberg Escarpment at John Boyd Thacher State Park marks the northeastern edge of the Allegheny Plateau and offers views across the Hudson Valley. The county’s outdoor spaces also include the Albany Pine Bush and the Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail, which connects Albany with Cohoes and Schenectady County.