'North of Albany doesn't matter': Local officials frustrated as towns shrink

'North of Albany doesn't matter': Local officials frustrated as towns shrink

Cornell study warns New York could lose 3 million residents by 2050 as North Country communities face steep population decline By Ashley Soebroto The state’s population is bouncing back after almost half a million New Yorkers packed their bags and moved away amid the coronavirus pandemic. Since 2022, more than 100,000 people have moved into the Empire State — with even some cities benefiting from the rebound. But against the backdrop of that gro…