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Hochul mandates masks or vax proof for indoor public places starting Monday
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday announced that starting Monday, masks will be required to be worn in all indoor public
Leadership Greater Syracuse reveals Class of 2022
DeWITT, N.Y. — Leadership Greater Syracuse (LGS), a nonprofit that offers a yearlong civic-leadership training program, recently announced its Class of 2022, the 32nd class

2021 CNY Business Journal Family Business Awards honor seven businesses
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Nearly 100 people gathered for the 2021 CNY Business Journal Family Business Awards on Thursday at the Embassy Suites Destiny in Syracuse.

Oneida County reports three COVID deaths for third straight day
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County on Tuesday reported that three county residents died from COVID-19 in the last day. That followed three deaths each on

Finger Lakes woman busted for trying to steal over $100 in groceries from Walmart store
HOPEWELL, N.Y. — A Finger Lakes woman has been arrested by New York State Police for trying to depart a Walmart store in Hopewell (Ontario

Pathfinder Bank profit, revenue jump in 3rd quarter
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PBHC), the holding company for Pathfinder Bank, recently reported that its net income soared 128 percent to $3.4

Hiscock Legal Aid Society names Dewan next executive director
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Hiscock Legal Aid Society (HLA) announced that its board of directors has appointed Gregory W. Dewan as its next executive director.

Cornell recommends booster shots for eligible staff, students
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University is recommending that its employees and students who are eligible for a booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine get one,

Community Bank purchase of ESB to give it Southern Tier boost
DeWITT, N.Y. — Community Bank System, Inc.’s (NYSE: CBU) recently announced $83 million agreement to acquire Elmira Savings Bank (ESB) will strengthen and deepen its

Oneida County reports 4 COVID deaths in last day, other data improves
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County on Monday reported that four county residents died from COVID-19 on Sunday. That followed one death on Friday and none