Reporter Shaun Kittle reports that the Tupper Lake town board has accepted an $80,000 bid from the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism to develop a destination and marketing plan for Tupper Lake.
 

The Associated Press reports that Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is asking the U.S. Department of Agriculture to keep open 250 offices nationwide that help farmers. Ten of those offices are in New York state. 

Reporters Perry White and Brian Kelly report that James Waller has bowed out of the race for the 21st Congressional District seat and is throwing his support behind Watertown Republican Matthew Doheny. 

Reporter Denise Raymo reports that in an attempt to save money, Franklin County is considering aligning itself with St. Lawrence and Essex Counties to hire an attorney for the court of appeals who would cater to those with low incomes.

A staff report notes that Matt Funicello, the Green Party candidate for the 21st Congressional District seat, has opened up on his views and opines on the increase of aspiring candidates who have been coming from outside of the area in increasing numbers to run for Congressman Bill Owens seat.

Reporter Michael Anich reports that the Fulton County Board of Supervisors recently took action against two state government initiatives.