ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- When the College of Saint Rose closed its doors in June of 2024 it left the community wondering what’s next for dozens of buildings suddenly left vacant. A set of public workshops, “Reimagine Saint Rose” kicked off Wednesday evening.

Community members packed the former Lally School of Education building. They were invited to list their ideas on sticky notes and then post them on message boards throughout the room.

“It's a great opportunity. Everybody should participate,” said one community member at the workshop.

The Albany County Pine Hills Land Authority (ACPHLA) said the workshops are designed to allow residents of the county to voice what they want for the next chapter of the Pine Hills neighborhood.

Some who attended said they would like to see a “Cultural

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