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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Dirty Streets Shine After Exciting Start To Albany's Tulip Festival
Tulip Festival kicks off with traditional street scrubbing
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Headliner Announced for Empire State Plaza 4th of July Celebration
It's the biggest 'Happy Birthday America' party in Upstate New York
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35 Dogs Found in Deplorable Conditions at Halfmoon Home
A Saratoga County man is facing dozens of charges
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Is Albany Getting It's Own Professional Soccer Team and Stadium?
An 8,000 seat venue is being pitched for downtown Albany
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Own Your Own Private Island Paradise in Saratoga County
It's being auctioned off in June
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Know This Guy? He May Be Connected to a Bank Robbery in Queensbury
Take a good look
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Stolen 'Welcome to Lake George' Sign has been Found
So where was it?
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Critically Injured UAlbany Student Wakes Up From Coma
She's been in a coma for 2 weeks.
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13 Year Old from Saratoga County Has Gone Missing
Police need your help
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'Straight No Chaser' Coming To The Capital Region
The a cappella group is on their 'Top Shelf' tour.
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East Greenbush Police Are Searching For This Man
He was last seen on 4/25
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'Welcome to Lake George' Sign has Gone Missing
Residents want it back