Reporter Chris Knight reports that a state Supreme Court justice has rejected an attempt by Protect the Adirondacks to halt construction of a trio of community connector snowmobile trails in the Adirondack Forest Preserve because they have already been substantially completed. 

Writer Pete Nelson writes his support for the APA, noting that the adversarial language and criticism being used to frame the agency does a disservice to the public servants that work there.

A staff report notes that the Cuomo administration has confirmed the resignation of New York state Agriculture Commissioner Darrel Aubertine. 

Writer Jeff Farbaniec writes that  the Adirondack Club and Resort developers need to stop using the Big Tupper Ski Area as a pawn.

Reporter Ian Pickus reports that WAMC Northeast Public Radio, in partnership with Skidmore College, recently opened a new Southern Adirondack news bureau, located on the Saratoga Springs campus. 

The Press-Republican editorial board writes that Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s new legislation requiring operators of all powered boats to pass an eight-hour safety course is a little over-zealous.

A  staff report notes that the New York State DEC has announced that a number of new facilities and access opportunities on the Sable Highlands Conservation Easement Lands in Franklin and Clinton counties are now available for public use.