there should be plenty of cheap hotels there. most international chains like the Hiltons, Sheratons, etc.
just as an fyi, if you're looking to spend most of your time in the city (NYC), Albany is really far...like a 2-3 hour drive, maybe a little less if you go by train.
^^ i am thinking of staying for two months, 3 months max somewhere in albany...so ok lang if the city is that far... just around albany, Sir. i have googled the place that i have in mind pero wala pa rin...maybe a flat that's furnished would be good...magluluto pa rin ako kasi if i crave for lutong bahay.