Cuomo warns that some K-12 schools will be forced to close as “inevitable” virus clusters develop
ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo warned on a Monday conference call with reporters that it’s unavoidable that coronavirus cases will increase in some places when K-12 schools reopen and that this will lead to some schools closing and returning to remote learning. Read More
Kaur named medical director of hospitalist program at RMH
ROME, N.Y. — Dr. Gurinder Kaur has been named medical director of the St. Joseph’s Health Hospitalist Program at Rome Memorial Hospital (RMH). Read More
WellNow Urgent Care rolls out rapid COVID-19 tests at Oswego and Oneonta sites
WellNow Urgent Care last week began offering the Abbott ID NOW COVID-19 rapid molecular (PCR) test to symptomatic patients at its Oswego and Oneonta centers. It hopes to bring the tests to other sites across New York state as well. Read More
Oneida County reports nine new COVID-19 cases in weekend updates
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County reported nine new COVID-19 infections in its weekend updates. Read More
State Police arrest pair for home burglary in Chenango
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — New York State Police in Binghamton announced they have arrested two Broome County residents following a break-in at a residence on Wilson Hill Road in the town of Chenango. Read More
MOHAWK VALLEY EDGE: Reinventing the Mohawk Valley
The American flag at Griffiss Air Force Base was lowered for the last time in September 1995, marking the loss of thousands of military personnel and nearly 1,200 civilian jobs Read More
Microdrones signs up international distributors
ROME — Microdrones, a Germany–based firm with an office at Griffiss International Airport in Rome, N.Y. in July announced distributor agreements with companies in Brazil, Israel, and Spain. Read More
MVHS cuts jobs, makes other moves in plan to deal with pandemic financial losses
UTICA — As it deals with financial losses from the COVID-19 pandemic, Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) eliminated a “number” of positions as of Aug. 13; extended furloughs for two months; consolidat Read More
Utica building demolition paves way for public market entry way project
UTICA — Oneida County and the City of Utica on July 7 announced the demolition of the Brown building located at 417-421 Main St. in Utica. The work started on June 29 and was completed on July 6. Read More
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