“Albany County has had a long and trusted partnership with the Times Union newspaper and we can’t ignore the fact that the pandemic and the move to remote digital technology has changed the business model for many industries, including the County. Our arena is a premier sports and entertainment facility that attracts top notch talent as well as patrons from beyond the Capital Region. A request for proposal will be issued shortly for the naming rights contract. We thank George Hearst and the Times Union for their years of support and look forward to starting a new relationship with another partner.”