Reporter james Odato reported that Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s third executive budget may not have much extra aid for localities, which has been held flat for years. But the governor could be readying some relief for local governments, his top aides have assured various constituencies, although it’s unclear whether Cuomo will challenge the influential trial lawyers lobby with his plan.

Reporter Debra Groom reported that snowmobile clubs in Central New York will have less money for grooming and maintaining trails this year thanks to the nearly snowless winter last year. 

A staff reporter reported that the Adirondack Council has approved the selection of James T. Townsend of Rochester and North River to be the chief counsel of the Adirondack Park Agency.