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OCIDA says only authorized individuals allowed at Micron pre-construction site
CLAY, N.Y. — With Micron’s site-prep work underway, the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (OCIDA) is reminding Central New Yorkers that the White Pine Commerce

Oneida County Tourism celebrates travel and tourism week
“Travel and tourism is an integral part of Oneida County, powering a strong local economy, creating jobs, and strengthening our community’s culture and identity,” OCT

Ithaca Carshare to pause service May 19
ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca Carshare will pause its operations beginning May 19 due to an inability as a nonprofit to find auto-insurance coverage. In a

MVHS drops universal mask requirement
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) has dropped universal masking requirements at all of its locations now that COVID-19 transmission rates have

Citizens Business Conditions Index bounces back in Q1
The national Citizens Business Conditions Index (CBCI) rose to 53.9 in the first quarter, “reflecting continued strength in the labor market, more new business openings and positive corporate revenue trends.” The CBCI had dipped below 50 during the fourth quarter of last year and the bounce-back during the first quarter “signaled a return to positive

Oneida’s Wahta Maple Farm syrup now available
VERONA, N.Y. — The first batch of maple syrup produced for the Oneida Indian Nation’s new Wahta Maple Farm business enterprise is available for purchase.

Organization receives funding to establish community garden in Herkimer
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer County HealthNet has received a $2,500 Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Health and Wellness award to support programs and initiatives that improve health

FuzeHub announces this year’s first round of manufacturing-grant recipients
ALBANY, N.Y. — Businesses in Auburn, Ithaca, and Rome are among the 10 recipients of $50,000 manufacturing grants that FuzeHub recently announced. FuzeHub, an Albany–based

Students no longer need to get a COVID vaccine to attend a SUNY school
ALBANY, N.Y. — Beginning with summer courses this year, SUNY will no longer require a COVID-19 vaccine for students to attend its 64 campuses. The decision coincides with U.S. President Joe Biden signing a federal bill on April 10 declaring the official end of the national public-health emergency associated with the pandemic. Moving forward, COVID-19

SUNY ends emergency COVID-19 vaccine mandate
ALBANY, N.Y. — SUNY will no longer require a COVID-19 vaccine for students to attend its 64 campuses, effective for summer courses. The decision coincides
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