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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Busy Weekend for Local HS Teams!Your One Stop Guide to Fall HS Championships!
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New York State Parks Hiring Seasonal Park Rangers for 2027New York State Parks attract over 86 million visitors annually
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Saluting Our Heroes: Veterans Day Offers Around the Capital RegionCheck out all the special deals happening in the area to honor our Veterans!
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How the Capital Region Is Honoring Veterans Day This YearFrom parades to special events, communities across the Capital Region are coming together to honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
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Spirit Christmas Brings a Sleigh-Full of Holiday Magic to AlbanyChristmas Comes Early as Spirit Christmas Opens in Albany!
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A Century of Memories, Now $1.00 Movies at ProctorsProctors Theatre Hits 100 With a Reel Good Movie Deal!
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Remember These Restaurant Chains That Came and Went in the Capital Region?Take a delicious trip down memory lane
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Everything to Know About Schenectady's 2026 Holiday Parade and FestivitiesHere's what to see, when to arrive and everything happening downtown before the big event.
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Shop, Celebrate & Give Back at Albany's New Holiday MarketAlbany Unwraps a Brand-New Holiday Market on December 5
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Great Escape Offering Free Boo Fest on HalloweenAdmission to Boo Fest is free, with unlimited ride wristbands available for just $9.99 per person.
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The Sweet Scoop on Albany-Area Trick-or-Treat TimesGet Your Candy Bags Ready It's Almost Halloween!
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Pumpkin Patrol Steps Up Patrols on NY Thruway Bridges Ahead of HalloweenNew York State Police will be working to prevent pranks on roadways
What's Happening
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Outback Steakhouse Celebrity Bartending!Have Chad serve you and help raise money for the Special Olympics NY!
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B95.5 Concerts & EventsStay up to date on the latest concerts and events in the Capital Region!
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That 80s BandCatch the Official House Band of B95.5 Live!
Events
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Andy GrammerDon't miss Andy Grammer as he brings his Greater Than Pt. II: A One Man Show tour to Troy Savings Bank Music Hall on Wednesday, November 11th!! Tickets on sale...
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Shaker Holiday Craft FairOur traditional Holiday Fair promotes the holiday spirit with regional artisans featuring handmade pottery, jewelry, fiber, artisan foods and much more! Choose...
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Celebrity Bartending at Outback for the Special OlympicsJoin the Dippin' DJ's from B95.5, 100.9 & 107.1 The CAT, and FLY 92.3 on Thursday, November 12th from 6 PM - 8 PM at Outback Steakhouse in Clifton Park to raise...
at Outback Steakhouse