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Upstate University Hospital’s mammography van to be used for COVID-19 testing
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate University Hospital says its mobile mammography will help in the regional effort for COVID-19 testing. Beginning this week, the Upstate Covid

ESD awards Ithaca firm $560K to produce COVID-19 respirator masks
ITHACA, N.Y. — An Ithaca company will use a state grant to retool its facility for N95 respirator mask production. Empire State Development (ESD) on

People news: Upstate Medical names chair of its anesthesiology department
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University has appointed Dr. Xiuli Zhang chair of the school’s department of anesthesiology. The appointment was effective May 11, per

Secret’s out: Amazon is coming to Clay
CLAY, N.Y. — Amazon, Inc., the world’s largest retailer, will be the tenant that occupies the massive warehouse and distribution center under construction in the

Ithaca College plans to reopen for on-campus instruction in early October
ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca College on Monday said it’s making plans to open for on-campus instruction for students on Oct. 5. In response to the

The Agency launches Broome County Reopening Playbook
DICKINSON, N.Y. — The Agency has introduced what it calls the Broome County Reopening Playbook. It seeks to provide “one-stop source for the information you

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)

New York manufacturing activity continued severe decline in May
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index rose almost 30 points to -48.5 in May from its worst-ever reading of -78.2 in April. Still,

Tioga Chamber selects new president and CEO
OWEGO, N.Y. — The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce has appointed Andrew Hafer as its next president and CEO, effective May 29. Hafer will succeed

Onondaga County reports two more virus deaths, warns of possible exposure at local business
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Two more people have died from a COVID-19 infection, bringing the Onondaga County death toll to 84. At the same time, the
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