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Oneida Indian Nation says casino sports books to reopen July 22
The Oneida Indian Nation on Thursday announced a July 22 reopening of the Lounge with Caesars Sports, its casino sports books for sports betting. The

Oneida County reports rise in virus cases from church testing site in Utica
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County on Friday reported that 38 people tested positive for the coronavirus, up from 10 the day before. The county says

Oneida County announces possible public exposure to virus at 4 area locations
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County officials on Thursday reported recent, possible public exposure to the coronavirus at four area locations, including a state park and

Syracuse among seven communities awarded state funding to address “pressing” municipal challenges
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The City of Syracuse will use $200,000 for projects focused on algae-bloom monitoring and treatment as well as vacant structure monitoring and

Tioga Downs again closes hotel, awaits state guidance on reopening casinos
NICHOLS, N.Y. — Tioga Downs Casino Resort has decided to close its hotel again, as it awaits guidance from the state on the safe reopening

Semifinalists work to secure funding in NYSERDA’s 76West clean-energy competition
A group of 20 semifinalists is hoping to secure funding in this year’s 76West clean-energy competition. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) on July 1 announced the group. The event highlights emerging clean-energy innovation while supporting business and economic growth as one of the “largest competitions” in the U.S., NYSERDA said. “This

Destiny USA details how it plans to reopen Friday
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Destiny USA plans to reopen Friday with changes to its safety and sanitizing policies as well as modified hours. It also has

CenterState CEO to offer free PPE kits for small businesses on Friday
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO announced that on Friday it is providing free personal protective equipment (PPE) toolkits to small businesses in Central New York

Destiny USA to reopen Friday, having made required HVAC filter upgrades
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Malls can reopen on Friday — if they’re located in regions that have entered phase 4 of New York State’s regional economic-reopening

Oneida County reports COVID-19 death toll rises to 100
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County on Wednesday reported two COVID-19-related deaths, increasing the county’s death toll from the virus to 100. Both of the deaths
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