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Comptroller warns coronavirus is causing “extraordinary economic challenges” in New York
ALBANY, N.Y. — The coronavirus pandemic has caused “extraordinary economic challenges” in New York with “punishing, still-evolving” impacts on public health, jobs, the economy, and

Binghamton man busted after stealing vehicle and abandoning it at a gas station
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — A Binghamton man stands accused of stealing a vehicle in the city, before abandoning it at a gas station in the town

McMahon says Central New York counties will collaborate on economic restart plan
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon says he’ll be working with county leaders from across Central New York to formulate a plan for

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

Cuomo extends coronavirus shutdown to May 15
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York state’s COVID-19 lockdown will continue for at least another 29 days after Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday extended the “NY

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

Kirkwood man accused of causing $1,600 in damage to a vehicle
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — New York State Police in Binghamton on Monday night arrested a Kirkwood man after he allegedly caused more than $1,600 in damage

New York state reports jump in COVID-19 deaths, as other numbers continue improving
ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo reported Tuesday that 778 people died from COVID-19 on Monday, up from the 671 deaths the day before and

New York state’s COVID-19 death toll tops 10,000, but Cuomo says “the worst is over”
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York state lost 671 people to COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the state’s total to 10,056, Gov. Andrew Cuomo reported Monday morning
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