About Albany County

From the Helderbergs to the shores of the mighty Hudson, Albany County is a unique blend of urban excitement and rural relaxation. It is the ideal place to live, work and raise a family. A trip through our 19 municipalities will impress you. Our villages, towns and cities are beautiful and they play host to the finest in food, lodging, shopping and entertainment. Whether you hike our trails, bike on our paths, visit our parks and museums or fish our streams and brooks, you will find it all here. Our current background image (above) is of Rensselaerville Falls.  Click here to submit a photo.

LEGAL NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARINGA public hearing will be held by the Albany County Executive on December 17, 2018 at 1:00pm in Room 940 of the Harold Joyce Albany County Office Building, 112 State Street, Albany, New York, to allow comment on Local Law H, a local law of the County of Albany, New York, to protect canines from enclosure in dangerously hot or cold vehicles.
Healing Moments:: County Executive Daniel P. McCoy's community conversation on issues involving race, diversity and community policing, to build trust and heal divisions. Video Archives: October 31, 2018 | August 22, 2017 | October 24, 2016 | August 15, 2016

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Lawson Lake County Park
Lawson Lake County Park

Open to the public year round, Lawson Lake County Park includes a lake, wetlands, forested upland, open fields, waterfalls and streams. Come for bird watching, cross country skiing, fishing, hiking, picnicking, and more! About Lawson Lake County Park »

Senior Services
Senior Services

The Department for Aging works closely with its contracted agencies and senior centers throughout Albany County to provide seniors (60+) with high quality programs and services. For more information visit the Department for Aging's website or call (518) 447-7177