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Parts of Onondaga County enter COVID-19 yellow zone amid rising cases
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced that parts of Onondaga County are now designated a yellow zone micro-cluster in the state’s effort to combat rising

Cree still targeting 2022 to begin production at Mohawk Valley Fab site near Utica
MARCY, N.Y. — Durham, North Carolina–based Cree, Inc. expects that production will begin in 2022 at the upcoming Mohawk Valley Fab at the Marcy Nanocenter on the SUNY Polytechnic Institute campus near Utica. Company, state, and local officials on Oct. 29 gathered at the site for a beam signing and “topping off” ceremony acknowledging “the

SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Burns-Gerling uses network to build successful business
SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT The ABC’s of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) is a labor of love for Karyn Burns-Gerling; a mother of three, incredibly hard working, and an inspiration to all who meet her. She began working on this business venture when she was expecting her children. Burns-Gerling would make posters called the ABC’s of wherever
Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce announces finalists for 2020 Business of the Year Awards
UTICA, N.Y. — The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce has selected the finalists for the 2020 Business of the Year Awards. This year’s winners will

Onondaga County warns of potential COVID-19 exposures at bar, restaurant, and two Centro bus routes
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Health Department on Wednesday night announced potential COVID-19 exposures at a bar, restaurant, and two Centro bus routes. A

State Police seek suspect in armed robbery at Phoenix gas station
SCHROEPPEL, N.Y. — New York State Police say they’re seeking a suspect in an armed robbery of the Phoenix Fastrac gas station/convenience store on Wednesday

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Health Department announced late Tuesday afternoon that the public may have been exposed to the coronavirus at the Wegmans

Bar, voting site are on Oneida County list of possible virus exposures
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County officials reported Monday that the public may have been recently exposed to the coronavirus at the Black River Ale House

Broome Tioga talent task force says pandemic will affect workforce development going forward
DICKINSON, N.Y. — Participants in the Broome Tioga talent task force say that the COVID-19 pandemic is having a lasting impact on workforce development in

Pawsitivitea CNY opens at CNY Regional Market in Syracuse
SYRACUSE — Central New Yorkers have a new spot to grab a coffee, a snack, and relax with a few furry, feline friends. Pawsitivitea CNY has opened in a 1,200-square-foot space at the CNY Regional Market at 2100 Park St., according to JF Real Estate, which helped arrange the transaction. Matt Funiciello and Alec Sessa
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