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Oneida County reports one COVID-19 death, possible exposure at area store
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County officials on Friday reported one COVID-19 death and 12 new cases in the last day. Oneida County also reported the

Utica College to offer “English for Healthcare” course
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica College will offer a specialized “English for Healthcare” course to help those who work in the health-care field or plan to

Northeast Dairy Foods Association announces officers, new board members
NORTH SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Northeast Dairy Foods Association, Inc. announced it has elected new executive officers and appointed new directors to seats on its board.

CNY unemployment rates fall to single digits in August
Most CNY regions lost thousands of jobs in last year Unemployment rates in the Syracuse, Utica–Rome, Watertown–Fort Drum, Binghamton, and Elmira regions dropped to single-digit figures in August but remained higher compared to a year ago amid the impact of layoffs during the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

Welch Allyn owner plans to reduce its workforce; Skaneateles impact not yet known
SKANEATELES, N.Y. — Hill-Rom Holdings Inc., the owner of medical-device maker Welch Allyn in Skaneateles Falls, has announced a workforce-reduction plan. Chicago, Illinois–based Hill-Rom announced

Brooks-Rolling named executive director of Upstate Minority Economic Alliance
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Upstate Minority Economic Alliance (UMEA) has named Me’Shae Brooks-Rolling as its new executive director. Brooks-Rolling has served as interim executive director

Food Bank of Central New York names Belcher executive director
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Food Bank of Central New York has named Karen Belcher its new executive director. Belcher has been serving as the organization’s

Onondaga County warns of potential COVID-19 exposure at three area bars and restaurants
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Health Department on Tuesday confirmed that customers of three area bars and restaurants have tested positive for COVID-19. Members

Oneida County seeks marketing proposals for Reconnect Oneida County initiative
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente Jr. on Monday announced that the county is now accepting marketing-plan proposals for the Reconnect Oneida County

Cree CEO visits Mohawk Valley Fab construction site in Marcy
MARCY, N.Y. — Crews working on building the Mohawk Valley Fab for Cree Inc. in Marcy, near Utica, are focused on the project’s vertical work
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