Good News Stories for Monday 7/15
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Pete Kelly
Monday, July 15th, 2024 9:00am
A great-grandmother in Pennsylvania who recently completed radiation therapy for breast cancer just won $5 million from a scratch-off! She's not sure what she'll do with the money yet, other than a well deserved trip to Alaska! Read more here!
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg's charity, Bloomberg Philanthropies, has announced they're donating $1 billion to John Hopkins University, which will allow tuition to be free for a majority of their students! Read more here!
The capital of Denmark has launched a program where tourists can earn "credits" towards their vacation by picking up trash, volunteering or using clean transport! Rewards include free coffee, kayak tours, or free entrance to a number of attractions including museums. Read more here!
The Latest
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After Just One Year, Colonie Center Eatery Closing Permanently
They'll continue until the end of October.
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Help Preserve The Beautiful Lake George with Annual Clean Up
2nd Annual Lake George CleanUp is September 15!
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Stewart's Wins Best Milk Award At NYS Fair
A Creamy Triumph for Stewart's Shops!
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On This Day In 2020: A Tornado Hit Stillwater and Schaghticoke
The EF1 was on the ground for about 1/4 mile and was 50 yards wide.
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Discover Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library’s New Sensory Sanctuary
It's a Game-Changer for Calm and Connection
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Last Chance To Dive In City Pools Before Season Ends
Splash into fun at the city's pool facilities
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Last Burger Of The Season At Jumpin Jacks
Last chance until next year to grab a burger and ice cream!
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Take A Fascinating Look Into The Forgotten Fownes Factory
The old glove factory in Amsterdam closed for good in 2010
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New Mural Is A Stroke Of Beauty In Downtown Schenectady
Volunteers Create Vibrant New Mural behind Proctors Theatre
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Pumpkin Spice Actually Just Arrived On The Starbuck Menu
Apparently it's never too early for Pumpkin Spice to come back in our lives.
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Accident Causes Busy Clifton Park Road to Close
Avoid the area.
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Latham Has a New Place for Smoothies
Now serving!