The term 'New York State Capital' is answered by the six-letter word 'ALBANY'. ALBANY is the capital of the U.S. state of New York and the seat of ALBANY County. It is located on the west bank of the Hudson River approximately 10 miles south of its confluence with the Mohawk River. ALBANY has been the capital of New York since 1797, when the state government was moved from Kingston. The city is home to many state government buildings and institutions, including the New York State Capitol, the Empire State Plaza, and the Executive Mansion.