Live as you like to in Tech Valley. Our region accommodates just about every lifestyle choice, from cities to suburbs to rural countryside. No matter where you decide to settle, you’ll enjoy a great quality of life and a low cost of living.
 
Housing prices are still well below what you’ll find in major metropolitan areas and the employment opportunities, health care, school systems and recreational activities are among the best in the country.

Tech Valley is also ideally situated in eastern New York state. Several major highways and three international airports (plus more than 30 smaller, regional airports) make travel convenient and easy. We’re also just a short drive to New York City, Boston and Montreal.

About Tech Valley
Everything you need to know about the people, history, climate and culture of Tech Valley.

Discover Tech Valley
An initiative to attract other young professionals back to the region.

Education
Tech Valley is home to first-class public and private schools, colleges and universities, and vocational and technical institutions.

Health Care Resources
Abundant and world-class health care and health care plans are available throughout Tech Valley.

Housing
Everything you need to know to set up house in Tech Valley. Find a home or an apartment. Locate a knowledgeable broker. Get help in relocating and setting up your services and utilities.

Money Matters
Learn more about the banking system, how to set up personal finances and paying taxes.

Places of Worship
Tech Valley serves many traditional and non-traditional religions.

Relocation
You’ll be settled in and getting acquainted with your community in no time. We’ll help take the stress out of moving and ease the transition into your new surroundings.

Services & Utilities
Find the telephone, television and utility providers in your area.

Things to Do
Fun for all ages in all seasons. Outdoor recreation, arts, history, culture, sports. It’s part of “playing” in Tech Valley.

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Tech Valley Headlines
 

Albany Area Ranks 10th on Green City List
Tops for green jobs per capita

HVCC Awarded $3.4M Grant
Support biotech, biomanufacturing education

Forbes: Region Among "Best Bang for Buck"
Stable jobs, housing bolster Tech Valley

CNSE Hosts Students for NanoCareer Day
Provided a firsthand look at nanotechnology

TVHS Students Create Artwork for Proctors
Combines traditional art materials with LED lights

Plattsburgh St. Attracts International Students
Draws enrollment from around the world

Colonie Ranks as Safest Place in U.S.
Tops annual list from CQ Press

St. Peter’s Earns Nursing’s Highest Honor
Designated as a Magnet Hospital by ANCC

St. Peters, Albany Med Make Top 100 List
Among best in U.S. for cardiovascular services

St. Peter's Named to HomeCare Elite
Rated among best in U.S. for quality

CNSE Hosts 300 Students for NanoCareer Day
Prep students for nanotech opportunities

Albany Med Receives Consumer Choice Award
12 straight years with this distinction

TomoTherapy Cancer Treatment Now Available
St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital to provide treatment

NYSUT Hosts Workforce Development
Teachers to prep students for jobs of future

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