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Onondaga, Madison counties to allow indoor classes at gyms
Both Onondaga County and Madison County on Thursday announced they are allowing gyms and fitness centers to hold indoor classes again after five months of
Semifinalists make pitch for prize funding in 76West clean-energy competition
Event was held virtually BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The 19 semifinalists in the 76West clean-energy competition have made their pitches and are hoping to secure funding when the winners are announced in the fall. The companies presented their cases for winning during a virtual event held Aug. 18 and 19 on the competition’s website, the New
Watertown construction firm shows the value of federal contracts for small business
The success of Mary Warren, a professional engineer and president of the Black Horse Construction Group in Watertown, illustrates the “value” of a federal contract, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Black Horse Construction Group — a woman- and veteran-owned small business that is a certified 8(a) firm — has achieved steady growth
ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Monday announced that gyms and fitness centers can reopen in New York state starting Aug. 24. Facilities
Oneida County reports seven COVID-19 cases, two potential exposures, in weekend updates
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County reported seven new COVID-19 infections and two potential public exposures in its weekend updates. The new infections bring the current
Cuomo says New York bowling alleys can reopen Monday, guidance on gyms coming Monday as well
ALBANY, N.Y. — Bowling alleys throughout New York state will be allowed to reopen starting Monday with strict safety protocols in place, Gov. Andrew Cuomo
Grant funds open to Onondaga County small businesses, nonprofits for pandemic-safety expenses
SYRACUSE — Onondaga County small businesses and nonprofit organizations can pursue grant funding to help pay for out-of-pocket expenses related to COVID-19 health and safety requirements. Onondaga County on Aug. 10 announced a $500,000 grant program to assist small companies and nonprofit organizations operating within the county. The Onondaga County Office of Economic Development is
Helio Health to use $400K in federal funding to expand behavioral-health training
SYRACUSE — Helio Health, Inc. will use a federal grant of more than $414,000 to improve its Join It, Live It, Be It program. The program creates training opportunities for Central New Yorkers seeking to work in behavioral health as a certified volunteer or counselor, the office of U.S. Representative John Katko (R–Camillus) said in
Hummel’s Office Plus uses acquisition to expand to Albany area
MOHAWK — Hummel’s Office Plus has expanded its footprint to the Capital Region with the Aug. 1 acquisition of the Albany–area office of Workplace Central. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The Latham office of Workplace Central will change its name to Hummel’s Office Plus and continue to operate from its location at
Onondaga County is offering $500K grant program for small businesses, nonprofits
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County is offering a $500,000 grant program for small businesses and nonprofit organizations to help with out-of-pocket expenses related to COVID-19
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