Good News Stories for Monday November 4th
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Pete Kelly
Monday, November 4th, 2024 11:08am
Recently there has been a nationwide shortage of volunteers to work at polling places, so a group of organizations formed 'Vet the Vote' to recruit Veterans to serve as poll workers. In 2022 there was a deficit of 130,000 poll workers, and this year Vet the Vote has recruited more than 163,000 Veterans to help! Read more about the campaign here! (Good News Network)
The FTC has created a new rule banning fake online reviews including AI-generated reviews, reviews from people who didn't use it, reviews that the seller know are fake, reviews that they paid someone to leave and more, and prevents negative reviews from being deleted or removed. Read the new rules here! (Good News Network)
A new coating discovered by German scientists could extend the life of zinc-ion batteries more than 100-fold, which means they could replace lithium-ion batteries in many use cases. Zinc is cheaper, safer, more abundant than lithium and these batteries could last longer than lithium-ion. Read more about it here! (Good News Network)
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[PHOTOS/VIDEO] Massive Fire in GloversvillePolice are asking everyone to avoid the downtown area.
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Stewart’s Debuts New 'Bel-Mint' Ice Cream Ahead of Belmont StakesThe new flavor will be available until June 8.
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It Looks Like A Summer Return For Melissa EtheridgeMelissa Etheridge & Indigo Girls to Unite for Unforgettable SPAC Show
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Albany Surplus Sale Offers Discount Office Furniture, Tools, and MoreLooking for cheap stuff? Everything from cars to vacuums are up for auction.
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New Construction On A New Bike Park In SaratogaMore fun and games coming to Saratoga
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REVEALED: 2025 Lineup for Albany's Free Alive at 5 Concert SeriesThe popular Thursday night concerts return in June
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The Egg To Become A Full Out Arcade For Epic Event"OPEN House" will be held on June 21st!
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Want to Own a Train Station? Mechanicville Is Selling TheirsIt will be up for auction in May
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Middle School Students In Troy Saving The Day With CoffeeHow are Troy Middle Schoolers using coffee to save the day?
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It's Official: Chick-fil-A is Coming to LathamIt's been in the works for years, the restaurant has finally cleared the final hurdle
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Reports of Shots Fired in Northern Saratoga CountyA heavy police presence is reported in South Glens Falls
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Pop Goes the Plaza: Line Up for NYS 4th of July Celebration RevealedIt's a throwback to the early 2000's
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Author Visit - Catherine Bruns
The Cohoes Public Library Mystery Book Club is pleased to announce that USA Today Bestselling Author Catherine Bruns will be at the library!
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Cohoes Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
The Cohoes Public Library will be holding its monthly Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday, May 1st at 6:30 PM.
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Celebrate the Art of Quilting
Display of quilts made by Wings Falls Quilters Guild members. Demonstrations, boutique and raffle items.
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