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Cayuga Medical Center temporarily pauses hospital visits over coronavirus concerns
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cayuga Medical Center (CMC) is temporarily prohibiting visitors in the hospital, citing the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in the Ithaca area.

Oneida County reports possible virus exposures at stores, restaurant, farm
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County officials reported Monday that people who visited four area retail stores, a Red Lobster restaurant, and a pumpkin farm on

Madison County fines two businesses for violating state mask order
WAMPSVILLE, N.Y. — The Madison County Health Department on Monday announced that for the first time it has cited two businesses for violating New York
Madison County announces potential public exposures to COVID-19 at store and pub
WAMPSVILLE, N.Y. — The Madison County Health Department on Friday announced that individuals who recently visited the Erieville Country Store in Erieville and Ye Olde

SUNY offers grants to students, faculty working on PPE, virus-related projects
MARCY, N.Y. — SUNY has announced a competitive grant program for its students and faculty who are working on projects that produce personal protective equipment (PPE) and other COVID-19-related products. The funding will come from the SUNY Prepare Innovation and Internship Program, SUNY announced Oct. 12. The program will provide up to $10,000 to support

Gillibrand pushes law for VA benefits for toxic exposures
SYRACUSE — U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D–N.Y.) on Oct. 9 stopped in Syracuse to discuss a proposal to “streamline the process” for obtaining U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits for burn pit and other “toxic exposures.” The proposed legislation is called the “Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins

SUNY appoints acting president to lead SUNY Oneonta
“SUNY Oneonta is at a critical juncture and Acting President Craig will bring steady, focused, and collaborative leadership to the campus. Dennis Craig was one

Madison County warns of potential COVID-19 exposure at YBR Casino; concerned about uptick in cases
Members of the public who visited YBR Casino at 800 W. Genesee St. in Chittenango on Oct. 11 between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. should

Excellus BCBS to issue $21 million in premium-refund credits due to pandemic
DeWITT, N.Y. — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (Excellus BCBS) on Wednesday announced it is issuing $17.6 million in medical-premium refund credits to about 700 large-group employer

VESTAL, N.Y. — A researcher at Binghamton University’s Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences will use a four-year, $1.2 million federal grant to study
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