October

Onondaga County: 99 additional COVID-19 cases on Friday, highest single-day amount during pandemic

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon on Friday reported 99 additional COVID-19 cases to bring the total number of cases in Onondaga County to 5,350. Read More

SUNY Poly interim president Wang leaving for job at Ohio State

Jinliu “Grace” Wang, who has been serving as interim president of SUNY Polytechnic Institute for more than two years, is stepping down from her position Nov. 30 to become executive vice president at Ohio State University. Read More

The Halal Guys restaurant to open location in Vestal

VESTAL, N.Y. — The Halal Guys, a fast-casual eatery started in New York City, will open a location in the Vestal Plaza in Vestal in early November. Read More

Onondaga County reports 50 more COVID-19 cases after 70 the day before

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon on Thursday reported 50 additional COVID-19 cases to bring the county’s total number of infections to 5,251. Read More

Upstate University Hospital restricts visitors, other hospitals follow

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate University Hospital, Upstate Community Hospital, and Upstate Cancer Center have restricted their visitor policy as of Thursday, citing “rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations” locally. Read More

Broome County reports four COVID-19 deaths in last day

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Broome County Executive Jason Garnar announced four additional coronavirus-related deaths on Thursday, bringing the county’s total to 98 since the pandemic started. Read More

Terakeet launches year-long SEO apprenticeship program for Syracuse-area residents

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Terakeet has launched its 12-month apprenticeship program designed to provide participants from the Syracuse area with in-depth training and knowledge on the fundamentals of search engine optimization (SEO). Read More

New York Bankers Association taps COO to become group’s first female CEO

The New York Bankers Association (NYBA) on Tuesday announced that COO Clare Cusack will become the first woman to serve as president and CEO of NYBA, effective Dec. 1. Read More

Onondaga County warns of potential COVID-19 exposures at five Syracuse–area businesses

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Health Department announced potential COVID-19 exposures at four Syracuse–area restaurants and bars and one jewelry store. Read More