The stories of Albany County, NY
7 narrated audio stories from across Albany County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
New York State Capitol
Where Power Learned to Speak in Stone
Albany’s Capitol turned political ambition into carved spectacle.
Albany County
The Paper That Turned Albany Into a City
How one colonial charter gave Albany a legal identity that endured.
New York State Capitol
The Capitol Four Architects Built
A long, costly construction turned into a layered monument of ambition.
Albany County
From Albany, a Witch with a Different Story
How Gregory Maguire turned familiar fantasy inside out.
Albany County
Where Albany First Took Hold
A trading post on the Hudson becomes an enduring settlement.
Albany County
How William Kennedy Made Albany a Literary City
A hometown writer turned Albany’s streets into enduring fiction.
The Egg
Albany’s Concrete Leap of Faith
How a daring arts venue became Albany’s most unforgettable silhouette.
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