Actually, Albany is considered mid-state (Hudson Valley) and is in a major growth period, following the arrival of SemaTechNorth. The Irish PM was here at the invitation of the governor; HC had to stick her nose in by inventing a stupid award.
The Northern Tier section of NY, areas like Buffalo and Syracuse are the ones suffering the most. Hitlary campaigned in the BIG cities, including Buffalo, to get herself elected. She really only needs to take NYC.
No one is "buying" her "I'm not running for prez" line .. no one.