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Nashville of Saratoga hosted an autism awareness fundraiser over the weekend. The Saratogian reports all proceeds from the event are being donated to the Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region. Owners Mike and Carolyn Crowley knew from the start this was something they wanted to do. Carolyn’s son, who is Mike’s stepson, has autism and April is Autism Awareness Month.

The man charged in the brutal murder of his ex-girlfriend’s husband in New Scotland, Albany County, is expected to appear in court again Monday afternoon. WNYT reports 40-year-old Jacob Klein is scheduled to be back in court for a preliminary hearing on Monday, accused in the gruesome death of 35-year-old Philip Rabadi at his home on April 13.

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced $59 million in funding is now available for the Clean Green Schools initiative, which will advance clean energy and energy efficiency solutions to improve indoor air quality and reduce emissions for more than 600 under-resourced public Pre-K-12 schools across the state. All public school buildings across New York State that are designated as high-needs by the New York State Education Department or located in a disadvantaged community will be eligible to participate in the program.

The Sitterly Road Bridge is now back open after being closed since Monday a day ahead of schedule. The bridge was struck by construction equipment last April. WNYT reports work was done this week while schools in the area were on spring break to minimize the impact on school buses. The bridge will be completely closed to traffic again starting June 18 through September 12.

The man accused of murdering local Physician Assistant Philip Rabadi at his home in the town of New Scotland pleaded not guilty in court on Thursday. WNYT reports Jacob Klein was arrested in Virginia last week after Rabadi was found dead in his home in New Scotland. Police say Klein was romantically involved with Rabadi’s wife in the past.

Dining reservations for this season at Saratoga Race Course began on Wednesday. WNYT reports you can book reservations for the Turf Terrace, Club Terrace and the Porch. The Saratoga meet gets underway on Thursday, July 14 and runs through Labor Day.

The suspect in the New Scotland murder is scheduled to be arraigned Thursday afternoon. WNYT reports Jacob L. Klein is in the process of being extradited from Virginia, where he was arrested Friday for murdering Philip Rabadi at his home last Wednesday.

A Malta man has been arrested for alleged narcotics trafficking. The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office said 42 year old Arthur Martin was arrested after the execution of a search warrant. According to WTEN, his arrest is the result of a lengthy drug trafficking investigation in Saratoga County. Martin was arraigned in Milton Town Court and remanded to the Saratoga County Jail in lieu of $5,000 cash bail, $10,000 bond.

Governor Kathy Hochul activated the State Emergency Operations Center in Albany Tuesday where staff from multiple State Agencies and the Office of Emergency Management were working together to coordinate requests for assistance from local governments following the late winter storm that dumped heavy, wet snow in upstate regions, leaving 195,000 households without power and causing travel issues during Tuesday’s morning commute. The largest impacts were to the Southern Tier and parts of the Capital Region, Mohawk Valley and North Country.

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is pushing for legislation to limit levels of toxic metals in baby food. According to WNYT, the push comes after a congressional investigation into many top-brands. Exposure to heavy metals can disrupt infant development and may cause a variety of health issues and the “Baby Food Safety Act” would limit the amount of lead, mercury, arsenic and cadmium in baby food by putting strict requirements on manufacturers.