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Congressman Paul Tonko has expressed his support for the Saratoga Springs School District following its recent decision to allow transgender and gender-expansive students to use facilities and participate in activities and sports consistent with their gender identity. WRGB reports Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, who opposes the approach, has urged the federal Education Department to investigate the district for potential Title IX violations.

The Village of Whitehall lifted the state of emergency on its drinking water system. However, the mayor is still asking people to conserve water. WTEN reports after months of struggling with water woes, Mayor Philip Smith said the village’s reservoir, Pine Lake, has returned to safe levels. That’s after the system faced a number of issues.

A State Police trooper shot a 43-year-old Washington County man after investigators said fled from a traffic stop and pointed a rifle at them. WNYT reports the incident started at around 12:13 p.m. on Wednesday, when police attempted to pull over Billy Cassell III, of Kingsbury, on Route 9 in South Glens Falls. He had an active arrest warrant out of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office on a criminal contempt charge.

The Saratoga Race Course is playing the backdrop for a new series released on Netflix Tuesday called “Race for the Crown.” The six-part docuseries takes viewers behind the scenes of the thoroughbred horseracing industry. WTEN reports the series highlights the journey from the Breeder’s Cup to the Triple Crown through the eyes of jockeys, trainers and owners.

Glens Falls Police have provided more information about a man arrested for allegedly revving a chainsaw at an anti-Trump rally over the weekend. WNYT reports 62 year old Thomas J. Howard is accused of waving a chainsaw in the area during a protest held Saturday in the area of Bay Street and Glen Street.
Howard was surrounded by four Glens Falls police officers and immediately arrested.

U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik is requesting the U.S. Department of Education open an investigation into the Saratoga Springs City School District after the school board recently passed a resolution reaffirming its support for transgender students and athletes. Stefanik calls the resolution a “blatant rejection” of Title IX requirements and a February executive order by President Donald Trump barring transgender students from participating in sports aligned with their gender identity.

The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office responded to an active larceny complaint at the Walmart in Wilton on Saturday at 10:21 PM. WRGB reports following an investigation, 44-year-old Robin Lakian of Saratoga Springs is accused of stealing merchandise from the store. Lakian is former Saratoga Springs Public Safety Commissioner and was arrested for petit larceny.

Two people are facing multiple charges after a chase last week in Saratoga County. State Police saw a vehicle driving erratically on April 17 around 12:15 a.m. in the area of Northway in Clifton Park. A pursuit ensued after which the driver, 49 year old Peter J. Antenucci of Waterford and his passenger, 35 year old Nichole Nozkowski of Rensselaer, ran away on foot. They were quickly arrested and are charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance.

In the wake of a deadly police-involved shooting at the Ellsworth Commons Apartments, community members are coming together to support affected residents. Police reported that officers were forced to shoot a man earlier this month after he pointed a BB gun at them during a response to a domestic violence call. The incident resulted in a bullet striking a water pipe, causing flooding in several units. WRGB reports in response, the community hosted an “Easter Basket Donation Drive and Giveaway” for residents of Building Two.

The Capital District Transportation Authority will be holding two public meetings this week to discuss changes to its FLEX service and Route #117 in Albany and Saratoga counties. The meetings will be held on Monday and Wednesday. WTEN reports on Wednesday, CDTA will propose to remove the town of Stillwater from the Southern Saratoga FLEX zone.