Writers Dave Wick, executive director of the Lake George Park Commission, and Joseph Martens, DEC commissioner, write that the state and park commission are undertaking extensive efforts to combat invasive species right now, requiring a thorough analysis of each program put into place. 

Writer Dave Gibson, of the environmental advocacy group Adirondack Wild, writes that it is critical for the state to carefully manage new acquisitions, including controlling public use on lands and lakes. 

Reporter Don Lehman reports that while the Saratoga & North Creek Railway’s Polar Express ridership dropped in 2012, passenger traffic has been solid and freight traffic is coming next month.

Reporter Scott Donnelly reports that the snow train to North Creek has helped business owners prosper this winter.