| − | '''Albany''' is the state capital of [[New York]]. Founded by [[Dutch]] settlers in 1624It was originally known as Fort Orange, with the attached civilain settlement called Beverwyck. The name was changed to Rensselaerswyck after a Dutch merchant, van Rensselaer, and after the area came under English rule in 1664 was renamed Albany after the Duke of York and Albany (later King [[James II]]) | + | '''Albany''' is the state capital of [[New York]]. Founded by [[Dutch]] settlers in 1624, it was originally known as Fort Orange, with the attached civilian settlement called Beverwyck. The name was changed to Rensselaerswyck after a Dutch merchant, van Rensselaer, and after the area came under English rule in 1664 was renamed Albany after the Duke of York and Albany (later King [[James II]]). |
| | + | In 2010 ''[[Forbes]]'' rated Albany ninth in the top 10 places to raise a family.<ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.forbes.com/2010/06/04/best-places-family-lifestyle-real-estate-cities-kids.html | title = America's Best Places to Raise a Family | publisher = [[Forbes]] | first=Francesca | last=Levy | date=June 7, 2010|accessdate=September 25, 2012}}</ref> |