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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It's Time for Saratoga's Biggest Race with the Smallest LegsSecond Annual Corgi Cup Returns to Saratoga This Sunday
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Vehicle Fire Causing Backups on the NorthwayCrews are working to remove the car
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Own a Beloved Piece of History: The Catskill Game Farm is for SaleYou could be the next Tiger King
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Explosion in Albany - Two People InjuredWhat we know so far.
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Pack Up for School With Free McDonald's BackpacksBack-to-School Bonus: These McDonald's Are Giving Away Free Backpacks Wednesday 8/5!
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First Responders Revive Cat After Amsterdam FireThe feline was found unconscious, but EMT's were able to get him breathing again
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New Maps Show Exactly How Much Rain Fell Across the Capital RegionSeveral inches of rain fell during a historic storm on Wednesday.
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American Red Cross Responds to Flooding with Multiple Emergency SheltersThe shelters were opened as torrential rainfall caused significant flooding, road closures, water rescues, and states of emergency in several communities throughout the Capital Region
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[VIDEO] Drivers Get Stuck as Flash Flooding Hits GuilderlandWestern Avenue near Stuyvesant Plaza was flooded by several feet of water on Wednesday.
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Capital Region Flooding: Roads Closed, Evacuations, Travel Alerts & What You Need To KnowThe area has received an unprecedented amount of rain in the last 24 hours
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Ready To Be Part Of Fright Fest At Great Escape?You could be part of the thrills and scares for Fright Fest and Boo Fest this year.
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The New 'Conjuring' Movie to Begin Filming in SchenectadyThe Capital Region may soon play a starring role in the next nightmare from one of horror's biggest franchises.
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2026 20 Outstanding Women Photo GalleryCheck out our highlight's from our 2026 Outstanding Women Award and Celebration
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Events
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KNICK NIGHT OUT BLOCK PARTY
A Block Party for the greater Lansingburgh /Troy communities. Bring your family friends, and neighbors for an evening of Live Music, Fun Games, Food, and freebi...
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Schoharie County Sunshine Fair
Thrills galore are in store with exciting rides, motorsports, pro wrestling, a circus, water stunt show, harness racing, racing pigs and dock-diving dogs.
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