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Cuomo approves phase 3 reopening in Central New York, four other regions
ALBANY, N.Y. — The Central New York, Mohawk Valley, North Country, and Southern Tier regions have received the go-ahead to begin the third phase of

McMahon, other upstate county executives discuss economic recovery from pandemic
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Central New York passed phase one of New York’s regional economic reopening with flying colors and is now working its way through

May U.S. jobs report stuns with gain of 2.5 million jobs and drop in jobless rate
The U.S. economy surprisingly added 2.5 million jobs in May and the unemployment rate fell to 13.3 percent from 14.7 percent in April May as

Dentists across New York state reopen for routine dental care
Dental practices across New York state reopened Monday for regular dental care like checkups and cleanings after being restricted to only emergency care for two

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 green light to start the second

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.

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

New York State launches $100 million small-business loan fund
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Friday announced a new $100 million working-capital loan program for small businesses and nonprofits that did

Community Bank acquisition of Steuben Trust expected to close on June 12
DeWITT — Community Bank System, Inc. (NYSE: CBU) recently announced that it expects to close on its acquisition of Steuben Trust Corporation on June 12,

Here’s how small businesses can apply to get their PPP loans forgiven
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury on Friday night released a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)