May

Syracuse University outlines COVID-19 public-health framework for fall semester

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Requiring face masks, screening the entire student body to begin the semester, a contract-tracing program, and a testing site for students suspected of exposure to COVID-19. Read More

Cornell gathering input on possible fall-semester campus reopening

ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University says it is seeking feedback from its faculty on instructional planning for the autumn and input from students regarding the fall semester. Read More

Cuomo gives the go-ahead for phase 2 reopening in CNY, four other regions

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — The Central New York, Mohawk Valley, North Country, and Southern Tier regions have received the greenlight to start the second phase of their economic reopening, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced early Friday afternoon. Read More

New York State issues guidance for businesses opening in phase 2

New York State officials have released the guidelines for businesses to follow in reopening in phase two of the state’s restart from the coronavirus shutdown. Read More

Cuomo to issue new order allowing businesses to exclude customers not wearing masks

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday that he will be signing an executive order that authorizes private businesses to deny entry to people who do not wear a mask or face covering. Read More

FuzeHub awards grants to CathBuddy, Alfred University professors

ALBANY, N.Y. — CathBuddy, Inc., a client of the CNY Biotech Accelerator, and two instructors at Alfred University will use $50,000 grants for manufacturing projects. Read More

People news: NBT Insurance Agency hires Benjamin as business development manager

NORWICH, N.Y. — NBT Insurance Agency announced it has hired James Benjamin as a business development manager. Read More

Onondaga County COVID-19 death toll rises by four to 127

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The death toll from COVID-19 in Onondaga County has risen to 127 with one hospital death since Tuesday and three additional nursing-home deaths. Read More

Upstate University Hospital offering same day virtual emergency-room visits

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate University Hospital says it is now offering patients the chance to meet with an Upstate emergency-medicine physician during a same-day telehealth visit through a smartphone or computer. Read More