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Onondaga County warns of possible COVID-19 exposure at area T-Mobile store
CLAY, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Health Department has confirmed that an employee at the T-Mobile store at 5133 W. Taft Road has tested positive

SUNY Chancellor stepping down, to lead Ohio State University
ALBANY, N.Y. — SUNY Chancellor Kristina Johnson is stepping down to become the next president of the Ohio State University, effective Sept. 1. State University

MVCC freezes tuition as part of 2020-21 budget
UTICA, N.Y. — The newly approved budget for Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) includes a freeze on tuition and student fees and no layoffs. The

Oneida County announces additional possible public exposure to virus at area stores
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County officials on Tuesday reported recent, possible public exposure to the coronavirus at area retailers including Rite Aid in New Hartford

Destiny USA asks state to reconsider decision keeping malls shut in phase 2
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Destiny USA’s owner says it hopes New York State will reconsider its “surprising” decision to not allow enclosed shopping centers to open
Employers Should Review the Content of their COBRA Notices Now
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued revised model COBRA notices on May 1. The revised notices add information regarding the interaction between Medicare and COBRA and are intended to assist Medicare-eligible qualified beneficiaries when making health-care coverage decisions. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated economic downturn, many employers have been (or will

Barclay Damon to give attorneys, staff the option to work from home even after offices reopen
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Barclay Damon, LLP “in the coming weeks” will reopen its 12 Northeast offices following their closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Its

Onondaga County Health Department warns of possible COVID-19 exposure at local coffee business
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Health Department has confirmed that an employee at Recess Coffee, located at 110 Harvard Place in Syracuse, has tested

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

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 contact-tracing program, and a testing site for students suspected
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