Reporters Mike Lynch and CHris Morris report on the reaction to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s announcement that the state would proceed with the purchase of 69,000 acres of former Finch, Pruyn and Co. land in the central Adirondacks.  

AP reporter Mary Esch reports that world-class canoe and kayak waters will be open to the public within a few months when the first phase of New York’s plan to buy 69,000 acres of Adirondack land is completed.  

Reporter Eric Anderson reports that for the first time in 23 years, a train on Wednesday will travel north of the North Creek station in Warren County.

Reporter Rick Karlin writes that  not everyone is thrilled with the recently announced purchase of 69,000 acres of forest land in the Adirondacks.  

Reporter Mike Lynch reports that it appears the state is planning to purchase the Essex Chain of Lakes first in its plan to acquire 69,000 acres of Adirondack wilderness.

Reporter Mike Lynch interviews state DEC commissioner Joe Martens and state forester Rob Davies, director of DEC’s Division of Lands and Forests.  

The Times Union editorial board weighs in on the state’s acquisition of a large swath of Adirondack land from the Nature Conservancy.  

Reporter Jon Alexander reports that the rail line between North Creek and North River will officially open Wednesday to freight service.

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Reporter Brian Mann reports that the Adirondack Park Local Government Review board is criticizing Governor Cuomo for his decision to purchase tens of thousands of acres of Adirondack land.