Reporter Maury Thompson reports that Gov. Andrew Cuomo called for a revamping of state tourism marketing through a regional competition, getting rid of the current county-by-county strategy.

Reporter Jamie Munks reports that the Americade trade show has been extended to include two full weekends and the week of the rally June 1-8. 

Report Sean Ewart reports that Gov. Andrew Cuomo, in his State of the State address, promised a number of programs that would bring economic development to upstate.  

Reporter Chris Morris reports that Adirondack officials were excited to hear of the possibility of a state sponsored rafting and paddling competition in the Adirondacks this year — an anchor event with the goal of re-exposing the Adirondacks to people who haven’t visited. Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed a category for politicians and government employees, to which state Sen. Betty Little said, "I look forward to recruiting a team of colleagues to compete in the Adirondack whitewater rafting challenge."