All the mapping software and GPS I try routes you on I-90, then I-87, then I-90 again around Albany. Any reason not to stay on I-90 all the way through?
Where are you comming from, and where to? NY state Tway is I-90 from the west and becomes I- 87 south at Albany. You can follow I-90 east toward Boston or Thruway south (now I-87 south) to Mass pike extension and cross river (east) to mass pike or stay on I- 90 through Albany toward Mass pike. I-90 through Albany can get busy rush hour. Thruway to Mass pike better at rush hour. Map view helps..