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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Local Athletes Aim for Olympic Glory in Paris
Learn more about our area's Olympians
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Popular Downtown Saratoga Bar is for Sale
Complete with a rooftop patio
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Sky's The Limit Track and Field Club Is Headed To The AAU Junior Olympics
They could use some help financially however.
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Pilot Unharmed After Plane Goes Down in the Hudson River
It happened Thursday evening
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CONFIRMED: Tornado in Fulton County, Watch the Chilling Video
This has been a wild weather summer
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Airline at Albany International Airport Adds New Direct Destination
And a deal to kick it off
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New Bank Arrives in the Capital Region as Two Companies Merge
Both will be renamed under a new brand
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Discount Store Chain Closing 3 Locations in New York
It's part of a national downsizing plan
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Rising Movie Star from Schenectady to Appear at Crossgates Tuesday Night
He's in a new movie starring Nick Jonas, be one of the first to see it!
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Fundraiser To Help Albany Family Happening This Weekend
Please come and support this Albany family.
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Farm Aid 2024 Returns to SPAC
The star studded festival is happening in September
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NYS Thruway Authority Issues A Warning About An E-ZPass Text Scam
Please be cautious if you've gotten this text.