Advance Albany County Alliance

07/15/2026

Albany County's infrastructure is essential to keeping our economy moving. Our differentiators?
🚗I-90 and I-87, our two major highways, provide east-west and north-south access to dozens of major cities within and outside New York.
🛫Albany International Airport services nonstop flight to 25 destinations in 13 states, Canada and Washington, D.C., and is a dedicated hub for cargo operations.
🛤️Three Class 1 railroads — CSX, Norfolk Southern (NS), and Canadian Pacific (CP) — and passenger rail service with Amtrak, all operate in Albany County.
⚓The deep water marine terminals at the Port of Albany, Upstate New York’s largest public port and logistics hub, and the 450-acre Port of Coeymans serve cargo ships, host industrial development and are positioned to assist offshore wind and other major manufacturing, offering a critical connection point for goods and services that support a competitive economy.

Interested in relocating or expanding your business? Connect with us today, https://advancealbanycounty.com/contact/.

07/09/2026

Did you know? Albany County is the “Tech Valley” of the Northeast with strategic industries propelling cutting-edge technologies and innovations.

Our industries:
• Semiconductor – producing some of the nation’s leading technologies and R&D for more than a century, and the nation's new home for High NA EUV Lithography research at NY CREATES.
• IT, Software and Gaming – leading in gaming, information technology and software for over two decades with companies like Vicarious Visions, the studio behind Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, the industry’s first billion-dollar title.
• Life Sciences and Healthcare – home to firms across biotech, life sciences and pharmaceutical with R&D expertise, manufacturing capabilities and a robust talent through SUNY Poly, the University at Albany and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
• Offshore Wind – leading potential as an East Coast hub for offshore wind component manufacturing.

Interested in relocating or expanding your business? Connect with us today: https://loom.ly/WZ8QXUY.

Photo courtesy of the Office of Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy

06/13/2026

Save the date!

Join the Alice Moore Black Arts & Cultural Center for its annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 20, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Rensselaer Street in Albany. This community celebration honors freedom, resilience, culture, and the enduring contributions of African Americans through a day of connection, reflection, and celebration.

Bring your family and friends to enjoy a vibrant day filled with community spirit, cultural pride, live entertainment, local vendors, food, and opportunities to celebrate Black history and heritage together. Events like this help strengthen community connections, support local businesses and organizations, and create meaningful spaces to learn, celebrate, and honor our shared history.

The Advance Albany County Alliance is proud to be a sponsor of this important community event and to support efforts that celebrate culture, foster unity, and enrich the quality of life throughout Albany County.

Saturday, June 20
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Rensselaer Street, Albany, NY

06/05/2026

Today we’re highlighting the people behind our work to grow Albany County as the best place to invest in Upstate New York. We’re here to help you find your next location, offer helping funding purchases and expansions, and offer guidance and direction at no cost to businesses.

Meet the team and connect with us today at https://advancealbanycounty.com/contact/.

05/11/2026

Join us for two upcoming community workshops to help shape the future of the South Pearl Street Bus Terminal project. Share your ideas for neighborhood retail, public spaces, and the overall design of this important gateway to downtown Albany.

This project is focused on creating a more welcoming, accessible, and connected transportation hub while supporting economic growth, encouraging neighborhood investment, and enhancing the community experience for residents and visitors alike.

Your input will help ensure the project reflects the needs, character, and vision of the South End community for years to come.

Meeting Details:

Giffen Memorial Elementary School
274 S. Pearl Street, Albany, NY
6:00–7:30 PM
May 13, 2026 in the School Gymnasium
June 9, 2026 in the Auditorium

We look forward to hearing your ideas and vision for the future of this important community project!

05/06/2026

Albany County Pine Hills Land Authority (ACPHLA) hosted a reception bringing together board members and partners to reflect on leadership and community progress.
The event also marked an important transition as ACPHLA management moves from The Advance Albany County Alliance to Albany County. Chairwoman Alison Walsh, former Vice Chair John Nigro, former Chair Nick Mazza and new ACPHLA CEO Mike Lalli presented former ACPHLA CEO Kevin O’Connor with a token of appreciation for his service commitment, leadership, and contributions to the board since its inception.
We appreciate everyone who attended and helped recognize this milestone in the organization’s continued evolution.

04/24/2026

A strategic redevelopment: we are reviewing proposals to reimagine the former McDonald’s at 106 South Pearl Street as a modern regional bus terminal and intermodal city transit hub.

Offering options to board regional carriers and local transit options, a long-overdue bus terminal will enhance mobility, upgrade amenities, offer options for convenience retail and most importantly, account for a dedicated law enforcement presence to improve passenger experience and safety.

The transit hub is identified in the report from Governor Kathy Hochul, Empire State Development and MIG as a priority for the $200 million Championing Albany’s Potential initiative, and we're excited to work towards what's next for this critical entry point to Albany County!
https://loom.ly/sGETXls

The old McDonald’s on South Pearl Street could soon see new life. Albany County Executive Dan McCoy on Friday announced a plan to transform the property into a bus station.

04/18/2026

Looking to connect with major development projects in New York’s Capital Region?
Join the NYS Projects Pop-Up Series to meet directly with decision-makers and explore upcoming procurement opportunities.
Connect directly with representatives from projects like Life Sciences Public Health Lab, Kiliaen’s Landing, Palace Theater Upgrades & North Pearl Street Revitalization, Deloitte, and more.
Plus, get on-the-spot support with financing, bonding, and business advisory services to help grow your business.
Whether you're MWBE-certified or a small business looking to scale, this is your chance to position your business for success.
RSVP details coming soon—stay tuned!
https://esd.ny.gov/new-york-state-projects-pop-series

04/15/2026

Albany County is home to next-generation innovation, entrepreneurs and start-ups, with jobs and industries including clean energy, life sciences and EUV lithography semiconductor research. Interested in expanding or relocating your business here? Make your first contact at Advance Albany County Alliance. Visit: https://loom.ly/WZ8QXUY

04/09/2026

We get things done 💪Look back on our great 2025 kickoff to the demolition of the Central Warehouse!

And now, we look ahead: when the ongoing removal of asbestos at Central Warehouse is complete, the next step you'll see will be installation of a large scaffolding system installed above the railroad to support massive excavators, which will dismantle the building in sections from the roof-down. While slower, this method ensures there is no chance of debris falling on the railroad tracks and we are able to honor our commitment to public safety while bringing this eyesore to the ground.
Governor Kathy Hochul
Daniel McCoy - Albany County Executive