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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Famous Loudonville Deli Closes After More Than 30 YearsThe owners announced the closure Thursday morning.
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Will Another Strong Storm Pound The Area This Weekend?This storm will most likely miss us.
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Schenectady's NY Phoenix Basketball Announces New HomeFirst home game is set for March 29
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Metro-North to Albany: Plan Canceled Before It Ever HappenedThe Metro-North expansion everyone was talking about? It's officially off the table.
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Barry Manilow is Coming to AlbanyThe music legend has added the Capital Region to his 'Once Before I Go' tour.
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Dave Matthews Band Announces Two-Night SPAC Return for Summer 2026This will mark the band's 50th headlining performance at SPAC
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Via Aquarium Temporarily Closed After Minor Electrical FireThe incident took place Monday
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Winter Storm Slams Capital RegionWhat You Need to Know About Current Travel Bans
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Mammoth Storm On It's Way To The Capital RegionIt's possible that we're going to see over a foot of snow this weekend.
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No REAL ID? TSA May Charge $45 Fee at AirportsThe fee will begin next month
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American Red Cross reporting Severe Blood shortageIf you can give blood, do so. The American Red Cross needs it badly.
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All NYS DMV Offices Temporarily Closing February 13-17The closure is part of a state wide system upgrade
