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Binghamton University, Hartwick College announce plans for fall semester
Binghamton’s classes begin Aug. 26, but the semester started when about 6,800 students began moving onto campus over a seven-day period, beginning Aug. 19, rather than over two days as in past years. The school believes the longer move-in period will “keep density down each day” and allow the campus to test students for COVID-19 […]

Annual Binghamton Symposium to focus on COVID-19 and health insurance
VESTAL, N.Y. — The 16th annual Binghamton Symposium on Healthcare Management and Policy will address topics ranging from “New Frontiers of Disaster Management: COVID-19” to

Oswego Health to use Exelon-donated iPads for virtual meetings with Medicaid patients
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Exelon (NASDAQ: EXC) has donated 30 iPads to Oswego Health to enable virtual meetings with Medicaid patients needing services. Exelon, based in
Cayuga Health introduces new coronavirus tracking tool
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cayuga Health (CH) announced it has launched a coronavirus tracking tool on its website that includes statistical data providing official numbers as

ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Monday announced that gyms and fitness centers can reopen in New York state starting Aug. 24. Facilities

Hartwick College announces fall-semester plan
ONEONTA, N.Y. — Hartwick College says its students will return to campus between Aug. 22 and Aug. 30 with classes beginning Aug. 31. The school

Thomas talks COVID-19 vaccine & Upstate’s role in trial
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The chief of the infectious disease division at Upstate Medical University believes scientists will develop a successful vaccine to combat COVID-19. But

FINGER LAKES HEALTH MELISSA SHERMAN, a certified family nurse practitioner, has joined the medical staff of Finger Lakes Health’s Geneva General Hospital in its hospitalist

Oneida County reports seven COVID-19 cases, two potential exposures, in weekend updates
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County reported seven new COVID-19 infections and two potential public exposures in its weekend updates. The new infections bring the current

Cuomo says New York bowling alleys can reopen Monday, guidance on gyms coming Monday as well
ALBANY, N.Y. — Bowling alleys throughout New York state will be allowed to reopen starting Monday with strict safety protocols in place, Gov. Andrew Cuomo
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