Good News Roundup - 3/8
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Pete Kelly
Friday, March 8th, 2024 3:08pm
Here are some good news stores for you going into the weekend!
Crime Rates Dropped Considerably in 2023
2023 was the largest single-year drop in homicides ever recorded, and the largest percentage decline for violent crimes! Murder was down over 13% in smaller cities, and over 12% in large cities! The only caveat -- Chicago & Los Angeles weren't included in the survey as data wasn't available for those cities as of the study being published, but it's still encouraging news!
90-Year-Old British Soccer Player
Mike Fisher, better known as "Ninja", is a 90-year-old soccer player. This grandfather of two has been playing soccer for 75 years, plays about 3 times a week, and scores roughly 3 goals per game! To celebrate his 90th birthday he scored five goals in a single game!
Smartphone App Detects Ear Infections
A new AI powered app can detect if you have an ear infection just by using a cell phone camera. This would allow doctors to diagnose and treat these infections better, and help doctors skip using antibiotics if they’re not necessary
The Latest
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Robert Redford Dies At 89The Oscar winner became a champion of independent film
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Amazing Balloons Will Be Soaring The Adirondacks This WeekendAdirondack Balloon Festival Lifts Off Sept. 18!
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Urgent: If You See This Man Notify Authorities ImmediatelyAnthony Bechand is a person of interest in a murder that took place in Cohoes this weekend.
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Local Bar Owner Is Now Serving Under Priced BeerHave you heard of "Drinkin' For A Lincoln" yet?
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Spotlight On Local Non-Profit Transformed After Winning Office MakeoverOffices At South End Children’s Café Get A Makeover After Community Support
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The 200th Anniversary Of The Erie Canal Memorialized In SchenectadyLocal artist pays tribute to Erie Canal
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Schenectady’s New M&T Bank Center Opens Its Doors SaturdayHere's what you need to know
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Important To Know: 787 Ramp In Albany To Shut DownThe South Mall Expressway will be closed on Monday.
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MVP Health Care Hosting Free Back-to-School Event in AlbanyFree haircuts, backpacks and more!
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56 Years of Floats, Lights & Magic At Schenectady’s Holiday ParadeIt’s Back! Schenectady’s Holiday Parade Set To Light Up Downtown!
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Albany Police Warn of Phone Scam Impersonating the DepartmentWhat to look out for
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The Free "Bark n' Brew" Fundraiser To Be Held This SeptemberThe fundraiser will be held at Grafton State Park.
What's Happening
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ThanksgatheringJoin us October 9th and help Build a Lasting Legacy Together
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B95.5 Concerts & EventsStay up to date on the latest concerts and events in the Capital Region!
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Events
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Friends of the Cohoes Public Library Meeting
Join us at the Cohoes Public Library for the Friends of the Cohoes Public Library meeting at 6:15 PM.
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ForeignerOne of classic rock’s most iconic bands is coming to The Event Center at Turning Stone Resort Casino on Saturday, September 20 at 8pm
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Troy Night OutExperience the best of Downtown Troy on the last Friday of every month during Troy Night Out! From 5–9 PM, the streets come alive with live music, art openings,...
at Monument Square