The Greater Capital Region, NY

Located in eastern New York State and covering 5,199 square miles, the Greater Capital Region encompasses the areas of Albany, Columbia, Greene, Fulton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, and Washington counties. This diverse region features both bustling metropolitan areas and picturesque rural landscapes, home to hundreds of family-owned farms.

Established as the seat of state government in 1797, the Greater Capital Region prospered around the confluence of the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers. The area became a focal point for settlement, conflict, trade, commerce, industrialization, governance, and education. It has thrived as a hub for immigration, trade, transportation, manufacturing, recreation, agriculture, technology, and learning. Some of America’s most significant historical sites, including the Saratoga and Bennington battlefields, are located within this region.