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Oneida County reports three COVID-19 deaths in one day
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County on Tuesday reported three more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the county’s total to 11. The county provided no other details

Syracuse University says COVID-19 crisis has cost it $35 million, so it will cut pay, freeze hiring
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — With a more than $35 million budget shortfall from the coronavirus pandemic, Syracuse University plans salary reductions for senior leaders, a faculty

Cuomo OKs elective surgeries in certain counties, St. Joseph’s CEO says he’s ready
Speaking at Monday’s Onondaga County coronavirus briefing, Leslie Luke, president and CEO of St. Joseph’s Health, said the hospital and its staff are ready to

SUNY Poly appoints chief diversity officer
MARCY, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) announced it has appointed Mark Montgomery as its chief diversity officer. Montgomery currently serves as dean of

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

Greater Watertown-North Country Chamber temporarily lays off all staff members
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — The Greater Watertown-North Country (GWNC) Chamber of Commerce has “temporarily” laid off all of its employees, except Chamber President and CEO Kylie

M&T Bank donates $150K to relief funds targeting nonprofits in Mohawk Valley, Central New York
M&T Bank (NYSE: MTB) is donating a total of $150,000 to support coronavirus-relief efforts in Central New York and the Mohawk Valley. That’s according to

St. John Fisher College to freeze tuition for upcoming academic year
PITTSFORD, N.Y. — St. John Fisher College plans a one-year tuition freeze at just over $34,000 for the upcoming 2020-2021 academic year. The St. John

Broome County reports 10th COVID-19 death, warns about possible exposure at Vestal Walmart
Customers who were in the store on April 12 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. in the grocery department are being asked to self-quarantine and contact their

Oneida County survey finds 52 percent of responding businesses closed but plan to reopen
UTICA, N.Y. — More than half (52 percent) of Oneida County businesses responding to a survey say they have closed but plan to reopen. Another
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