Writer Brian Mann writes that while questions still remain about how a rail trail would be funded and operated, ARTA has convinced many local government officials and businesses that their vision would mean big economic benefits for the Park. 

Reporter Michael Anich reports that the Fulton County Industrial Development Agency is trying to find out what happened to a $51,700 payment the IDA says it never received.
 

The Associated Press reports that Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is urging the Environmental Protection Agency and the Coast Guard to upgrade contingency plans for oil spills in New York and New Jersey.