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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How to Watch and Listen to Siena vs. Duke in the NCAA TournamentThursday is a BIG day for Saints fans!
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Albany Film Festival Returns for Sixth YearThe event is free and open to the public
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Heads Up: Burn Ban begins today!With winter's snows receding, a reminder that the burn ban across New York State has begun.
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Albany Parade Day: Road Closures, Parking Restrictions, and What to KnowIt's going to be a busy Parade Day in downtown Albany
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Tractor Trailer Rollover on the NorthwayHeads up if you're heading north in Saratoga County
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Dash Cam Video Catches High Speed Chase on the NorthwayNo word on exact speeds, but VERY VERY VERY fast
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Major Flooding Shuts Down Popular Downtown Albany RestaurantWant some oysters? It's gonna be a minute.
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Siena Wins MAAC Title, Going DancingIt's the first trip to the big dance for the Saints since 2010
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Albany Getting a New 24-Hour RestaurantIt's 3am and you're hungry - now you've got a spot downtown
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Siena Playing for the MAAC Championship Tonight — Here’s How to Watch or Listen
It's a big night for Saints fans!
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Proctors Collaborative Unveils 2026–27 Theatre SeasonsProctors in Schenectady is preparing to celebrate its 100th anniversary season.
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Olympic Stars Coming to Albany in AprilThey dazzled us on TV, now we get to see them live
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Red Hot Chilli PipersCeltic rock band from Scotland don't miss the Red Hot Chilli Pipers live Troy Savings Bank Music Hall on March 18th at 7:30p!! Formed in 2002, the band beca...
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Direct from Sweden The Music of ABBADirect from Sweden The Music of ABBA comes to the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall on March 20th delivering the closest ABBA experience you’ll ever get with some of...
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