Albany, NY

Albany is the capital city of the U.S. state of New York, the seat of Albany County, and the central city of New York’s Capital District. Roughly 135 miles (217 km) north of the City of New York, Albany sits on the west bank of the Hudson River, about 10 miles (16 km) south of its confluence with the Mohawk River. The population of the city was 97,856 at the time of the 2010 census.

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Albany Pine Bush Study Area 1893

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While roads and railroad tracks crossed the Albany Pine Bush in 1893, and parts of the area were farmed, most was still in tact Pine Bush.

Albany Pine Bush Study Area 1893

Capitol Construction

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The State Capitol has been under construction either for expansions or repair since 1867, only stopping for brief pauses when the state ran out of money.

Friday February 11, 2011 — Albany, NY

Setting Sun

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Through the trees, along the white trail, right next to the developed suburbanite sprawl part of the Pine Bush.

Saturday March 19, 2011 — Albany Pine Bush

LiDAR – Crossgates Maul And Blueberry Hill

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With the proposed development at Crossgates Maul, I was interested in looking at the terrain of the area. There is definitely part of a dune remaining in the portion that Crossgates plans to donate to the Commission, and along the backside of Gipp Road. Interesting.

LiDAR - Crossgates Maul And Blueberry Hill