This article originally appeared on the WAMC Northeast Public Radio website.
Preparations are under way in Albany for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. two years from now.
Members of USA-250, Albany County’s commission to prepare for the 2026 celebration, were sworn in at the Ten Broeck Mansion in Albany Wednesday. County Executive Dan McCoy says the celebration will honor a nation of immigrants.
“It’s a reflection of our nation's past, to honor the contributions of all Americans who looked ahead to create a future for generations to come. And that's why we're here, and to talk about it, our Capital Region and Albany County itself has a strong connection to the Revolutionary War,” McCoy said. Read more...
