NY Tourism
Capital City of New York
By Sarah Lane
Jul 6, 2006, 12:27 PST

Capital or Capitol?

What is the difference between these two? Here’s how it breaks down . . .

The Capital is the city or town that is the seat of government in a state or nation.

The Capitol is the building in which the state legislative body meets.

For information about New York’s Capitol & State Houses, click here.

The Capital City of New York is Albany.

Welcome to Albany, NY
“Albany is the jewel in New York's crown. The City, first settled by the Dutch in 1624, was given its charter in 1686 by Governor Thomas Dongan and became Capital of the State of New York in 1797.” Explore everything the city has to offer here.
Source: City of Albany, NY

Albany Now, NY
“Welcome to Albany, New York's historic Capital. Albany is firmly rooted in its history and moving toward the future. Explore this web site, then come and experience it for yourself.”
Source: Albany County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc.

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