5 things to know this Monday, July 1

The pride of Shepard Park, named “America’s most beautiful lakeside amphitheater,” woke the village of Lake George at 3 a.m. with fire and smoke. The fire led the the structure being torn down. Also, one person was arrested after a car crash killed a 14-year-old in Waterford. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Monday morning.

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The pride of Shepard Park, named “America’s most beautiful lakeside amphitheater,” woke the village of Lake George at 3 a.m. with fire and smoke. The fire led to the structure being torn down. Also, one person was arrested after a car crash killed a 14-year-old in Waterford. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Monday morning.

1. Shepard Park Bandstand torn down after morning fire

The pride of Shepard Park, named “America’s most beautiful lakeside amphitheater,” woke the village of Lake George at 3 a.m. with fire and smoke. State and County investigators determined the cause to be an electrical issue.

2. One arrested after fatal crash on Fonda Road in Waterford

The Waterford Police Department is investigating a car crash on Fonda Road in the Town of Waterford at approximately 8:44 p.m. on Saturday. Police have confirmed that a 14-year-old girl was found dead at the scene.

3. Water main break in East Greenbush, Rensselaer

The town of East Greenbush has announced an active water main break in East Greenbush and the city of Rensselaer. The Commissioner of Public Works has issued a water restriction for East Greenbush.

4. Local food pantry hosts fundraiser to combat food insecurity

The Shalom Food Pantry in Albany hosted its 7th annual Battle of the BBQ fundraising event at the Albany Jewish Community Center on Sunday. The fundraiser has remained a staple of the food pantry’s mission to feed their community and tackle food insecurity in the Capitol Region.

5. Shenendehowa grad Ian Anderson posts solid line in Single-A rehab start

In just his third appearance since returning from Tommy John surgery, Shenendehowa High School graduate Ian Anderson tossed three scoreless innings Sunday afternoon for the Augusta GreenJackets – the Atlanta Braves’ Single-A affiliate.