# Backers reveal plans for bus terminal at Empire State Plaza

> **Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-23 05:07 UTC · Category: Business

## Executive Summary
Backers have unveiled a proposal for a bus terminal at the Empire State Plaza, while a separate county plan for a south end building has collapsed.

## Intelligence Brief
Backers have revealed plans for a bus terminal at the Empire State Plaza. Separately, a two-year plan involving a south end building led by Albany County leaders has collapsed.


Coverage from the Times Union focuses on the backers' proposal for the new terminal. WNYT.com reports on the failure of the south end building initiative, and Spectrum News notes the Albany County executive's input regarding a withdrawn bus terminal plan.


Future development for an old South End McDonald's site remains uncertain, with WRGB coverage listing urgent care, a pharmacy, a grocery store, or a park as potential uses. Coverage does not specify a timeline for the new Empire State Plaza terminal.

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|
| Spectrum News | Albany County executive details input on withdrawn bus terminal plan | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizgFBVV95cUxOa21uZ2E5eTl1RUZKanUzWkpIZ192NHBtOVM5eWtMMWF1OFN5YlE3NWZtd1lRWF8yVWs5ZVBaVS15YlRSYzdrNmx3cHpYUUM5bTZ0TEJCdDNtdnhlczZMYllQcG9zMUh4TVhaaGZyZ3ZNcWdTdWhqWUxHNkJySEtvNkx6Mk5VbUhlendnWDY3T3dtZDFWVjAtNkNnWlVlcldqVUpLZEJ3WGJEQVU0V0FWMGZJYlVGcWJ1emd4bXdDdUgyZW0tci1NNkNYUEFJUQ?oc=5) |
| Streetsblog Empire State | Monday Headlines: Bussin’ With The Boys Edition | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiggFBVV95cUxOYjJYeF9kcmlDT1Z4MmF6MFN5dTlrQktCVkp0WldtZnFBRUF6S2xERkRXMTdTRXcyLXhmMW9WbHk5akVwX0FESmI5b2tUWFRzY2lKLVJOaVN3TUY0NFExamptYmYzWlVCSkp4cXdGdmkwRVhHMlcwbHpPQjRNaDVhVXFn?oc=5) |
| WRGB | What's next for old South End McDonald's site? Urgent care, pharmacy, grocery, a park? | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwwJBVV95cUxNVWhZaVYtdjh1Z1N4dnF2SEhkeGdRRlY2WHRWMnRjckpHYTBRYlVUeVhiVzUteG1KdHJHTmNVdnItZ2lqWXM2RTF4MnhVUFM1MmtlWllhQzVfSF80XzgtUG5WNkZEUmY3a2VyYWgyWXFHNVdua0NnRk8xMkxueFc2QTVhak1jbGxBdC1BRTU5RnMxclgzRFR2UkVfUVRhRHZrVm04ajFkNWR6bk41RWlDbmhlX1JPN045dHRQRUNPV19SZmZEaXVNYXAyME1BdkQ4UTFnb2FTUzd4ZU41eVhIMFIzVk1oSl9scW4xWUdndTk0VE9XLU5hMEJJVmxYQmZPc29nRG01MVBONF9qclExNnFBZFpINzV2cTdrQUoyY282Q0xDSFFpcFF5V2VyR2o3amlKWFJFNXltSjJkTFB4NnZoYw?oc=5) |
| WNYT.com | Albany County leaders’ 2-year plan for south end building collapses | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinAFBVV95cUxNeTUta0lDa3dVVGRyczhfUFJ2eE9Gb0tycFpTVGt3MkMzbkcxNE1udkU2eUx6U1E1SmZ1Q1VrRjF1UGVsYmlUTmxpbllmcjR0NkNwekJJai1UczFmUXR2MTFtaGNSLXZWZ3JENXNYSWFHeFlVLUd2ZTB0TXZ1bTdCV2pEY2V1SUdJMHFmd0R0Z3NqYVJHYWpiOGNudTI?oc=5) |
| Times Union | Backers reveal plans for bus terminal at Empire State Plaza | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilwFBVV95cUxNSU4wajJmVkhNTVlyQnMtU2xtVEtHUERLdGJRSVhlOTdaZ3Z5Qmp2YndGUHY3OFYySTZLVzhIXzFSd0Y3MDRJRFNvQWNrQkxzWVpZTVVsTDJIZDgyTWRiejJGRUZmNDlZaW5iQkdQLTFxQzktWGRGZVpWZ0ZJUU5rTGNITjZoazhnRmtsTWJpV1g3ckVEdGNv?oc=5) |

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*Canonical Source: https://pulse.byoviral.com/trend/2026-06-23/backers-reveal-plans-for-bus-terminal-at-empire-state-plaza*