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106 South Pearl Street redevelopment

The county will put $1 million toward the $7 million redevelopment of the long-vacant former McDonald's site, with the state covering up to $6 million via a bus terminal concept.

1 mentionLast discussed May 28, 2026

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Albany Capital Center performance and visitors' tax

The Capital Center had a record 2025 with 115,000+ visitors and $17.8M in economic impact, including nearly $1M in sales tax for Albany County. The hotel tax that funds it is being recycled into marketing and events, and the expansion is on track for early 2027.

1 mentionLast discussed Apr 30, 2026