Because it is simply the capital of New York
Albany was so important to the british because their it was easier to capture or attack their enemies.
It is more important in the long term to do what is strategically right than what is immediately profitable. Doing what is immediately profitable can often lead to profit issues later.
It strategically guards the western entrance to the Mediterranean Sea.
It was a Strategically Important region.
Because they wanted to, and that was enough for Hitler.
Because after the German victory at Dunkirk, it opened all of France to Germany.
The answer is arguable. I say that politically, Gettysburg was the most important battle. Strategically, Vicksburg was the most important.
It ensured that Australia would be safe from Japanese invasion.
It was a strategically important naval, (and later also air) base.
Factories in Tokyo. It was more of a morale booster for America than a strategically important event.
They strategically planned the locations of their men in the battle.
England invaded every thing that was to its benefit Ireland was strategically important to the English if nothing else.