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Oneida Nation to stop allowing smoking at its casinos to ensure masks are worn
VERONA, N.Y. — Oneida Nation Enterprises announced it plans to temporarily stop allowing smoking on the gaming floors of its three casinos so that face

CNY Regional Planning and Development Board awarded $400K in CARES Act funding
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded $400,000 to the Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board

Oneida County reports 19 new COVID-19 cases Sunday
The county reported five infection-related deaths on Friday, which included two nursing-home residents. In its Sunday announcement, Oneida County said 27 patients are recovering in

ESF announces plan for fall semester
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Classes for the fall semester at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) will begin Aug. 24, including classes scheduled on

NYSERDA announces semifinalists in this year’s 76West clean-energy competition
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) on Wednesday announced that 20 semifinalists have been selected as part of its 76West clean-energy

MVCC announces fall semester restart plan
UTICA, N.Y. — The upcoming fall semester at Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) will offer both online classes and in-person instruction beginning Aug. 31. MVCC

UNPAUSING CNY: Snapshots of life as Central New York reopens its economy amid the pandemic
A representative from Alamo’s Grocery & Deli (left) at 128 Walton St. in Syracuse on June 24 spoke with New York Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul

OCC announces plans for fall semester
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — Onondaga Community College (OCC) on Thursday announced it will resume in-person instruction in the upcoming fall semester with classes beginning Aug. 31.

Destiny USA owner takes issue with HVAC concerns keeping malls closed
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Destiny USA operator Pyramid Management Group is taking exception to the notion that shopping center heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems

Cuomo confirms CNY, four other regions will enter phase 4 on Friday
ALBANY, N.Y. — The Central New York, Mohawk Valley, North Country, Southern Tier, and Finger Lakes regions will start phase four of their reopening on
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