Reporter Chrissy Prichard interviews APA Chairwoman Leilani “Lani” Ulrich about her first year in office. 

Reporter Brian Mann reports that the disagreement over what to do with the railroad corridor from Lake Placid to Utica — rehabilitate? Remove the tracks and make it a recreational trail? Some combination of the two?  

Reporter David Sommerstein reports that Senator Patty Ritchie of St. Lawrence County was one of four senators who represent the North Country that voted against Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s gun control package. 

Reporter Ted Booker reports that business owners across the state are being surveyed about whether they think Albany’s new approach to economic development has been successful.

Reporter Chris Knight reports that the APA has approved the Taylor Pond Complex Unit Management Plan, which calls for the construction of new hiking and snowmobile trails, trailhead parking areas, lean-tos and camping areas.

Writer Phil Brown writes that new lands acquired by the state will allow paddlers to paddle on seven miles of the Upper Hudson River, including several mild rapids. 

Reporter Jessica Collier reports that the Tupper Lake Town Board has passed a resolution that supports the Adirondack Club and Resort and takes shots at the Sierra Club and Protect the Adirondacks, the two groups that, along with three neighbors to the project, are suing to challenge the APA’s decision.