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OCC freezes tuition, fees for upcoming school year
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — The tuition and fees for students attending Onondaga Community College (OCC) will remain the same for the upcoming school year. The OCC

Cuomo announces that SUNY, CUNY schools will require COVID vaccinations this fall
NEW YORK, N.Y. — The State University of New York (SUNY) and City University of New York (CUNY) boards will require proof of vaccination for

Onondaga County launching vaccination-incentive program with clinic at Onondaga Lake Park
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County has partnered with 18 restaurants for a vaccination-incentive program that will begin with a clinic set for Friday afternoon. The

Oneida County reports just 13 COVID cases Monday; active cases dip below 300
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County on Monday reported 13 new COVID-19 cases, down from 29 the day before and 19 cases last Monday. The number

Construction starts on $1.3 million resiliency project at historic site in Ogdensburg
OGDENSBURG, N.Y. — Construction has begun on a $1.3 million resiliency project awarded to the Fort de la Presentation Association in Ogdenburg in northern St.

Upstate Medical University holds graduation for Class of 2021 during weekend ceremonies
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The 500-member Class of 2021 at Upstate Medical University earned degrees during ceremonies held Saturday and Sunday at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown.

United Way of Greater Oswego County announces two new board members
FULTON — The United Way of Greater Oswego County announced that it recently elected two community members to its board of directors. Tracy Wimmer joined the board in February and Sarah Ingerson was elected in March. Both will serve as directors on the board through 2023. Wimmer is the VP and chief financial officer (CFO)

Broome County Chamber wins national award for Economic Outlook Guide
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce has been named one of 12 Communications Award of Excellence winners by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE), a group representing more than 1,300 chambers of commerce around the world. The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce was named an “Award of Excellence” winner for

WCNY taking applications for giveback program until May 28
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — WCNY’s “Impact Giveback” program is focused on companies across Central New York that have displayed “resilience while surviving the COVID-19 pandemic — and are preparing to come back strong.” WCNY — Central New York’s public broadcaster, located at 415 W. Fayette St. in Syracuse — is partnering with Ithaca College on the

Oswego Health fundraising campaign nears $3.5 million goal
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Health continues a fundraising campaign that has, so far, raised about $3 million of its $3.5 million goal. The initiative will help pay for the organization’s current priorities, which include “modernizing” inpatient care, a focus on mental health and wellness, and local orthopedic care at the Fulton Medical Center. To date,
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