| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Gov. Kathy Hochul's domain | New York Times | 07 Oct 2024 |
| Troy setting, for short | New York Times | 23 Mar 2024 |
| Where Albany is capital: Abbr | Newsday | 10 Dec 2019 |
| Gov. Cuomo's jurisdiction | Newsday | 09 May 2018 |
| Thruway scenery | ||
| "Empire" is its nickname |