Good News Stories for Monday October 28th
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Pete Kelly
Monday, October 28th, 2024 3:14pm
A new yellow powder invented by a students at the UC Berkley has the ability to remove substantial carbon from the atmosphere! Just a half a pound of this powder can remove the same amount of carbon dioxide out of the air as a mature oak tree! Read more about this powder here! (Good News Network)
A new study has found that plants absorb roughly 31% more carbon from the atmosphere than was previously thought! This will help scientists model out climate change and help them project changes in the future. This also means some of the dire projections for global warming may not be as extreme as originally thought, however it's still something to keep an eye on! Read more about it here! (Good News Network)
A 14-year-old from Georgia just won a $25,000 award for inventing a handheld device that can detect pesticides on produce! 70% of produce contains residues from pesticides so this could help us better know what we're putting into our bodies! Read more about this 9th grader and his device here! (Good News Network)
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Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Celebrates 60 YearsNitty Gritty Dirt Band Plays Final Albany & Nashville Shows
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Wash Away Hunger with Free Car Washes This WeekendGive a Can, Get a Shine at Hoffman Car Wash Locations Saturday & Sunday!
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Barry Manilow Postpones Albany ShowThe singer continues to recover from cancer surgery
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Is Raising Cane's Finally Coming to the Capital Region?All signs point to YES
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Lucky Scratch-Off Winner from Troy Has Big Payday$5 Million Dollar Winning Scratch-Off Sold at a Stewart's Shops Store
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Epic Cook-Off You Should Check Out For A Remarkable CauseAlbany public servants take on local restaurant owners in a Cook-Off
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Exciting News! The Famous Jack's Oyster House Is Officially BackJack's Oyster House has officially re-opened!
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The World’s Biggest Bounce House Is Back… And Adults Are InvitedStretch first… because your inner 10-year-old is about to make a comeback!
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A New Coffee Spot Is Opening in Halfmoon—Right Next to the Park!If you’ve ever stopped by Hayner’s for ice cream, you already know—it’s one of those local spots that just feels like home. And now, there’s a brand new reason to swing by… especially if you run on coffee like the rest of us.
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REPORT: Siena has Hired a New Men's Basketball CoachSo who is it?
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29 Years Ago Mother Nature Delivered A Massive SnowfallThe Capital Region saw over a foot of snow on March 31st 1997
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2026 20 Outstanding Women Photo GalleryCheck out our highlight's from our 2026 Outstanding Women Award and Celebration
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Bottles for Bales for the Horses at Little Brook Farm
Would you like to, donate your redeemable bottles and cans to a worthy charity— donate them to Little Brook Farm-the proceeds helps purchase Hay and Grain-
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Barry Manilow - POSTPONEDTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED! Barry Manilow is coming One Last Time to Albany as part of his 2026 Tour, “The Last Concerts” farewell arena tour!! Fans will...
at MVP Arena
