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Upstate Medical graduates 65 students early to help in COVID-19 fight
SYRACUSE — Upstate Medical University in Syracuse on April 10 graduated 65 medical students who became doctors early so they could join other health-care workers in helping patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Andrew Cuomo earlier this month issued an executive order enabling medical students to graduate early to aid with the COVID fight, Upstate […]

Upstate University Hospital sends 44 to help Long Island hospital in COVID-19 fight
SYRACUSE — As of April 14, Upstate University Hospital has sent 44 employees, in two groups of 22 each, to Stony Brook University Hospital on Long Island to help treat patients with COVID-19. The second group — which departed the hospital the morning of April 14 — included 12 nurses, two respiratory therapists, three pharmacists,

You’re Not Alone: Resources and Support Through the COVID-19 Pandemic
In these uncertain times, you can rely on Excellus BlueCross BlueShield to respond to the needs and concerns of the local community, just as we

Centro will remind riders to wear masks per governor’s order, but won’t refuse those who don’t
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Friday night at 8 p.m., an executive order from Gov. Andrew Cuomo goes into effect, requiring everyone over the age of two

Mirabito Convenience Store employee tests positive for coronavirus, Broome County warns customers
DICKINSON, N.Y. — An employee of the Mirabito Convenience Store at 879-881 Upper Front St. in Dickinson has tested positive for COVID-19, the Broome County

Onondaga County reports 5 new COVID-19 deaths, its deadliest day yet
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County had its most lethal day so far in the COVID-19 crisis, with five new deaths reported by County Executive Ryan

Oneida County COVID-19 death total rises by two, to six
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County on Thursday reported two more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the county’s total to six. The county provided no further details

Akel family donates $50,000 for UHS workers
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Akel family has donated $50,000 to the UHS Foundation to support health-care workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic

Onondaga County reports 12th COVID-19 death; McMahon reacts to Cuomo facemask order
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon on Wednesday confirmed a 12th COVID-19 death during his daily coronavirus briefing at the Oncenter. He also

Oneida County reports fourth COVID-19 death
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County on Tuesday reported its fourth death from COVID-19, but provided no other details about the deceased. The county also reported
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