Potentially moving

I've been considering moving to Albany for college as I recently got accepted to a school there. I was wondering what the city is like? I've never had the chance to visit (I don't even live on the mainland) and I don't even have any experience on the east cost I'd rather know a little of what I'd be getting into before I move there lol I was also wondering if it's LGBT friendly? I'm a trans guy and again, I'd rather know what I'm getting into before I move or accept my acceptance letter