Reporter Chris Knight reports that the state Adirondack Park Agency commissioners will consider approving a zip line proposed by the father of "Karate Kid" actor Ralph Macchio at its meeting this week.
 

Reporter Amanda Purcell reports that the St. Lawrence County Environmental Management Council as well as several other organizations are monitoring the spread of the invasive emerald ash borer very closely. 

Reporter Perry White reports that Stephen Burke, a former St. Lawrence County Democratic Committee chairman, has entered the race for his party’s nomination in the 21st Congressional District. 

Reporter Chris Knight reports that a major downtown construction project in Saranac Lake planned for this spring could get even bigger.

Reporter Thom Randall reports that the town and village of Lake George are taking collaborative steps towards converting to solar energy. 

A staff report notes that the Adirondack Park Agency is seeking public comment on two new general permits related to wetlands in the Adirondack Park that would expedite APA approval for qualifying activities. 

Reporter Pete DeMola reports that Congressman Bill Owens held a telephone town hall Wednesday, Feb. 26, with constituents of New York’s 21st Congressional District to discuss policy in Washington, his recent work in the district and issues reflecting both national and local concerns. 

Reporter Thom Randall reports that the town of Thurman’s justice court may be moving back into its former quarters in the historic Harris House just southeast of the town hall, if the town leaders vote to accept a grant that’s been awarded for that reason. 

Reporter Shaun Kittle reports that Tom Lawson, one of the leaders behind the Adirondack Club and Resort project, gave about 40 people an update on the status of the project, and the court battle it has been embroiled in, Wednesday afternoon at the Knights of Columbus hall.