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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Active Car Fire on I-87 Southbound SaratogaFirst responders are on site with no report led injuries
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Burnt Hills/Ballston Spa and Shen set to battle in Hockey FinalsShen won the first meeting back in January.
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Mohawk Wing Madness Puts Local Wings to the TestFind out how you could score free wings March 2
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ALERT: Child Reported Missing from AlbanyPolice need your help locating an endangered 17 year old
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How and When to Watch the Planetary Parade in the Capital RegionA rare celestial event is about to take place
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Glenville Bridge Destroys Another Tractor TrailerThe roof was ripped right off.
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Capital Region Cheesemakers Head to Global StageFind out who's participating at the 2026 World Championship Cheese Contest
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Saratoga’s Tastiest Week Starts NowThe week worth the calories starts NOW
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Capital Region Butcher Shop Primal Closes Both Locations After 17 YearsShops were located in Albany and Saratoga
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HS Basketball: The Road to Glens Falls and TroyPlayoff Schedules for Section 2's Boys and Girls Basketball [Updated 2/27]
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Field set for Wednesday's Sectional Semifinals
The hockey doubleheader will take place in Schenectady
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Jelly Roll Returns to the Capital RegionHis last concert in the Capital Region sold out
What's Happening
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B95.5 Concerts & EventsStay up to date on the latest concerts and events in the Capital Region!
Events
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Saratoga ADHD & Trauma Healing Meet-upThis peer-led support group is a safe and welcoming space for adults living with ADHD and the lasting effects of trauma.
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Lake George Winter CarnivalA wide range of fun Adirondack wintertime outdoor activities is back with 5 activity-packed weekends during the month of February and early March.
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Nusantara Arts Balinese Gamelan Concert
Nusantara Arts Balinese gamelan ensemble presents a full concert of Balinese music and dance, part of the Hudson Valley Community College Global Culture Series
at Hudson Valley Community College, Maureen Stapleton Theatre
