Planned residence hall at University at Albany-SUNY draws opposition from nearby residents

From The Albany Times-Union: Albany, N.Y., Mayor Jerry Jennings is trying to broker a land transfer from the Harriman State Office Campus to the University at Albany-SUNY in a bid to ease neighbors' concerns about a proposal for a new 500-bed residence hall. The 3.3-acre land exchange might help put the proposed student housing farther from homes near the southeastern corner of UAlbany's campus. Many neighbors have expressed opposition to the project because they fear it will increase noise, traffic and flooding problems around their homes.