Onondaga County reports three more COVID-19 deaths, spike in infections
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon on Thursday said three more people in the county have died from COVID-19, bringing its death toll to 33. Read More
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Cayuga Health, Rheonix team up on same-day COVID-19 testing
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cayuga Health and Rheonix Inc. on Thursday announced they are now able to provide same-day turnaround for COVID-19 test results. Read More
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County health officials warn of possible virus exposure at two area stores
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Health Department is warning customers about possible coronavirus exposure on recent days at the Cricket Wireless store in the Empire Plaza at 3150 Erie Boulevard East in DeWitt and at the Price Chopper location at 2515 Erie Boulevard East in Syracuse. Read More
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Cornell says it’s “simply too soon” to say students will be back on campus this fall
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University remains “hopeful” that it will be able to resume campus operations for the fall semester, but as of now, “it is simply too soon to make that guarantee.” Read More
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New York’s COVID-19 deaths fall to lowest level since late March
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York State on Thursday reported 306 new coronavirus deaths in the last day, the lowest number of deaths from the dangerous bug in a single day since March 29. Read More
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Rome Memorial Hospital resumes elective surgeries
ROME, N.Y. — Rome Memorial Hospital (RMH) announced it is now ready to restart elective surgical procedures. Read More
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Launch NY 1st quarter investments include funding for two Ithaca firms
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Launch New York (Launch NY) has reported its first-quarter investments for 2020, which included funding for two Ithaca companies. Read More
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M&T Bank donates $25,000 to Broome County COVID-19 relief fund
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Buffalo–based M&T Bank (NYSE: MTB) — the largest bank in the Binghamton metro area, ranked by deposit market share — has donated $25,000 to support coronavirus relief efforts in Broome County, organizers of the COVID-19 Community Response Fund announced. Read More
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Cuomo announces upstate counties that can resume elective outpatient surgeries
ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced 35 counties have been approved to resume elective outpatient treatments. Read More
Opinion
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OPINION: Why can’t Biden solve the supply crisis? I was [recently] flying from San Francisco to Orange County, California. Near the end of the short flight, I looked out the window and was able to count a minimum of 25 cargo ships anchored off the Port of Long Beach. Read More
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OPINION: Fixing Hunger is Everybody’s Business The world is seeing the effects of Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine in [contributing to] rising oil and natural-gas prices. A much more serious impact is coming: a global food catastrophe. Read More
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OPINION: Note to Biden: Your Own Budget Office Forecasts High Deficit President Joe Biden in a June 14 speech to the AFL-CIO, stated, “I don’t want to hear any more of these lies about reckless spending. Read More
Business Mentors
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VIEWPOINT: Adapting Our Roles to Thrive in an Unstable Economy While many of the current business challenges share a common theme — inflation, labor shortages, supply chain challenges, health-care costs — each industry is impacted in a unique way. Read More -
CEO FOCUS: Green CHIPS Legislation to Help Drive Opportunity and Growth Green CHIPS is a significant piece of legislation with the potential to have long-term impact by attracting billions in new private investment and leveraging billions more in federal incentives. Read More
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Ask Rusty: Must I Pay Income Tax on my SS Benefits? Dear Rusty: I do not recall the rules on my income-tax obligation for Social Security (SS) benefits. Can you please explain these rules to me? Read More
People on the Move
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RICHARD ALSEVER Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh recently appointed RICHARD ALSEVER as the city’s director of human resources. Read More -
REBEKAH KAUFMAN St. Joseph’s Health recently added REBEKAH KAUFMAN, M.D., a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine, to St. Joseph’s Physicians. Read More -
SABRINA HOWLAND Helio Health recently announced the promotion of SABRINA HOWLAND to vice president of the Finger Lakes Region, responsible for oversight of the growth and operations of Helio Health in the Finger Lakes area. Read More