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Visions Federal Credit Union expects new Ithaca office to open in early 2021
ITHACA, N.Y. — Construction is nearing its end for Visions Federal Credit Union’s new branch in Ithaca. The new office, located at 410 Elmira Road

Onondaga County warns of possible COVID-19 exposure at Sharkey’s Bar and a private party
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Health Department on Wednesday night announced that two customers at Sharkey’s Bar & Grill in Clay and one guest

Central New York Services opens Star Park apartment complex on Syracuse’s West Side
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Central New York Services, Inc. (CNYS) has opened Star Park, a newly constructed housing complex at 135 State Fair Boulevard on the

SBA recognizes St. Lawrence County contractor as Upstate Small Business Person of the Year
RENSSELAER FALLS, N.Y. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has recognized a St. Lawrence County business owner as the Upstate New York 2020 Small

County reports possible COVID-19 exposure on hayride at Marcellus pumpkin farm
MARCELLUS, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Health Department on Tuesday evening announced that an individual on a recent hayride at Tim’s Pumpkin Patch at 2901

GWNC Chamber of Commerce to virtually host Live2Lead2020 leadership event
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — The Greater Watertown – North Country (GWNC) Chamber of Commerce will serve as a virtual host for the 7th annual Live2Lead conference.

SBA awards Empire State Development $250K in funding to boost exporting activity
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) says it will provide $250,000 to the Empire State Development’s (ESD) Global NY division. It’s part of the newest

NYSTAR, FuzeHub to host virtual NYS Innovation Asset Showcase
ALBANY, N.Y. — NYSTAR and FuzeHub are set to host the New York State Innovation Asset Showcase virtually on Tuesday and Wednesday. NYSTAR is Empire

LASMNY to use $107K state grant to assist those facing COVID-related evictions
UTICA, N.Y. — Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York (LASMNY) in Utica will use a state grant of $107,000 to help tenants that are facing

Oneida County reports one COVID-19 death, possible exposure at area store
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County officials on Friday reported one COVID-19 death and 12 new cases in the last day. Oneida County also reported the
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