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Businesses with PPP loans under $2 million can relax a little following new SBA guidance
The SBA said that “safe harbor” for PPP borrowers under $2 million “is appropriate because borrowers with loans below this threshold are generally less likely

Onondaga County reports three additional COVID-19 deaths
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon on Wednesday said three people had died from a COVID-19 infection since the Tuesday update, bringing the

AmeriCU Credit Union selects new CEO
ROME, N.Y. — The board of directors of credit union AmeriCU has selected Ronald Belle to succeed CEO Mark Pfisterer, who last year announced his

Syracuse University raises tuition by nearly 4 percent for next academic year
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University has announced a tuition increase of almost 4 percent for the 2020-21 academic year along with a 7 percent increase

EPA awards Broome County IDA, City of Ithaca $300K each in brownfield grants
The Broome County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) and the City of Ithaca have each been awarded $300,000 brownfield grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Onondaga County reports four more COVID-19 deaths, bringing total to 79
more people who had been hospitalized with the disease. The deceased include an African-American woman in her 70s; a Caucasian woman in her 60s; a

Thruway Authority selects contractor for $450 million project to renovate all rest stops
The New York State Thruway Authority on Tuesday selected a contractor to redevelop the 27 service areas located on the nearly 600-mile toll highway. The

New York reports another new low in COVID-19 infections
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. — New York State on Tuesday reported 1,430 new coronavirus infections in the last day, a 0.4 percent increase in the state’s

Onondaga County COVID-19 death toll rises by six to 75
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County reported six new coronavirus deaths on Monday, bringing its total to 75. “Today’s another tough day,” Onondaga County Executive Ryan

Governor announces CNY “Regional Control Room” to oversee reopening of area economy
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon, Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh, and Randy Wolken, president and CEO of MACNY, the Manufacturers Association, will be
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