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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Free Pizza For Children Under 18 Years Old In MaltaSergio's Pizza is stepping up to help the kids.
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Larry the Cable Guy to Perform at the Palace TheatreJust one of many shows in 2026
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This Year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Has a Capital Region ConnectionFind out more about its 518 roots
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Metro-North to Extend Service to AlbanyThis is the first time MTA has operated rail service to Albany
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Regional Food Bank to Host New York’s Largest Thanksgiving Meal DistributionOver 200,000 meals will be distributed
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Mark O’Connell Named New Bishop of Albany Catholic DioceseThe Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany has had 10 bishops prior to O'Connell
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New York State Police Warn of Phone Scam Targeting FamiliesFind out how to stay safe
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The Saratoga Record Riot ReturnsVinyl lovers unite in Saratoga
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Step Into The Spotlight As DWTS Twirls Into SchenectadyCha-Cha Check It Out Live at Proctors February 12, 2026!
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The Price Is Right Live Is Coming to ProctorsFind out when you can experience the game show in person
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Lettuce Taco 'Bout The Excellent Deals On National Taco DayHoly Guacamole! It's National Taco Day AND Taco Tuesday!
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Lake George Marks Anniversary of Ethan Allen Boat TragedyIt’s been twenty years since the horrific tour boat accident
What's Happening
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Dippin' DJs at Outback!Join Chad at Outback on Nov 6
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Join Our TeamCome work with B 95.5
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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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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,...
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Albany's All-Hallow E'en FestivalJoin Discover Albany and partners, as we resurrect the All-Hallow E'en Festival after its burial more than 100 years ago! This festival will celebrate the famou...
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MalloweenIt’s time to get SPOOKY with Malloween at Crossgates Friday, October 31st from 3 - 6p with Adirondack Orthodontics!! Halloween is one spook-tacular sight with g...
at Crossgates Mall