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Oswego Health sets up tent for new entrance to emergency department
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Health has opened a tent to triage all emergency room (ER) walk-in visits as the number of COVID-19 cases increases. In

Broome County reports 12th COVID-19 death, announces expanded testing
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Broome County Executive Jason Garnar on Tuesday reported the county’s 12th death from COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. The victim

Oneida County reports three COVID-19 deaths in one day
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County on Tuesday reported three more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the county’s total to 11. The county provided no other details

Syracuse University says COVID-19 crisis has cost it $35 million, so it will cut pay, freeze hiring
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — With a more than $35 million budget shortfall from the coronavirus pandemic, Syracuse University plans salary reductions for senior leaders, a faculty

Cuomo OKs elective surgeries in certain counties, St. Joseph’s CEO says he’s ready
Speaking at Monday’s Onondaga County coronavirus briefing, Leslie Luke, president and CEO of St. Joseph’s Health, said the hospital and its staff are ready to

SUNY Poly appoints chief diversity officer
MARCY, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) announced it has appointed Mark Montgomery as its chief diversity officer. Montgomery currently serves as dean of

M&T Bank donates $150K to relief funds targeting nonprofits in Mohawk Valley, Central New York
M&T Bank (NYSE: MTB) is donating a total of $150,000 to support coronavirus-relief efforts in Central New York and the Mohawk Valley. That’s according to

St. John Fisher College to freeze tuition for upcoming academic year
PITTSFORD, N.Y. — St. John Fisher College plans a one-year tuition freeze at just over $34,000 for the upcoming 2020-2021 academic year. The St. John

Broome County reports 10th COVID-19 death, warns about possible exposure at Vestal Walmart
Customers who were in the store on April 12 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. in the grocery department are being asked to self-quarantine and contact their

Broome County cancels Small Community Grant Program to use funds for PPE supplies
BINGHAMTON — Broome County Executive Jason Garnar on April 10 announced the cancellation of the Small Community Grant Program for 2020, in order to use the money to aid the county’s health-care response to the coronavirus crisis. Cancelling the grant program will free up to $150,000 to be used to purchase personal protective equipment (PPE)
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