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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Missing Endangered Child Reported in Amsterdam, New YorkAuthorities are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing and endangered 12-year-old girl from Amsterdam
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Capital Region Burgers Compete for Best in NY TitleBurger Battle Heats Up with Two Capital Region Spots in Top 10
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Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Celebrates 60 YearsNitty Gritty Dirt Band Plays Final Albany & Nashville Shows
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Wash Away Hunger with Free Car Washes This WeekendGive a Can, Get a Shine at Hoffman Car Wash Locations Saturday & Sunday!
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Barry Manilow Postpones Albany ShowThe singer continues to recover from cancer surgery
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Is Raising Cane's Finally Coming to the Capital Region?All signs point to YES
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Lucky Scratch-Off Winner from Troy Has Big Payday$5 Million Dollar Winning Scratch-Off Sold at a Stewart's Shops Store
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Epic Cook-Off You Should Check Out For A Remarkable CauseAlbany public servants take on local restaurant owners in a Cook-Off
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Exciting News! The Famous Jack's Oyster House Is Officially BackJack's Oyster House has officially re-opened!
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The World’s Biggest Bounce House Is Back… And Adults Are InvitedStretch first… because your inner 10-year-old is about to make a comeback!
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A New Coffee Spot Is Opening in Halfmoon—Right Next to the Park!If you’ve ever stopped by Hayner’s for ice cream, you already know—it’s one of those local spots that just feels like home. And now, there’s a brand new reason to swing by… especially if you run on coffee like the rest of us.
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Barry Manilow - POSTPONEDTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED! Barry Manilow is coming One Last Time to Albany as part of his 2026 Tour, “The Last Concerts” farewell arena tour!! Fans will...
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Pet Adoption Supply Drive at Mohawk HondaJoin us at Mohawk Honda on Sunday April 26th from 10am-2pm at 175 Freemans Bridge Rd in Schenectady for a Pet Adoption Supply Drive!! Help give local pets a ...
at Mohawk Honda
