Reporter David Sommerstein reports that  Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is joining the chorus of lawmakers calling for tougher safety rules for railroads carrying dangerous cargo.
 

Reporter David Sommerstein reports that the Green Party is headed towards a rare primary as St. Lawrence County anti-cancer activist Donald Hassig and Glens Falls baker and businessman Matt Funicello have both said they’re running as Green Party candidates. 

A staff report notes that Republican Matt Doheny has announced his bid for the 21st Congressional District seat. 

A staff report notes that New York’s ethics board has proposed a 90-day pre-election blackout on appearances in public service announcements by statewide officials and legislators who are also candidates.
 

Reporter Arthur Cleveland reports that a former town of Ballston supervisor plans to challenge a longtime state senator in November for his seat. 

A staff report notes that the Town of Lake George is now seeking two new members to serve on the town Planning Board.
 

Reporter Joe LoTemplio reports that Tupper Lake Mayor and Franklin County Legislator Paul Maroun is seriously considering entering the race for the 21st Congressional District seat. 

Writer Sarah Harris writes that Adirondack Meat Company, a USDA certified slaughterhouse opened in Ticonderoga earlier this month, offering a new solution for Champlain Valley and Adirondack farmers as previously the nearest USDA slaughterhouses were each a 2-hour drive away.