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Destiny USA to reopen Friday, having made required HVAC filter upgrades
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Malls can reopen on Friday — if they’re located in regions that have entered phase 4 of New York State’s regional economic-reopening

Oneida County, Utica team up to demolish building in public market entry way project
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County and the City of Utica announced they have forged a shared-services agreement to demolish a building that will “pave the

It’s officially over: Cuomo cancels 2020 New York State Fair
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — In a decision that probably surprised few if any people, Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced the 2020 New York State Fair

Greater Utica Chamber cancels 2020 Choo Choo Open due to COVID-19
UTICA, N.Y. — The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce announced it has canceled the 20th edition of its annual Choo Choo Open Golf Tournament, which

CNY Hackathon helps students prepare for work in cybersecurity
UTICA–ROME — The CNY Hackathon, a regional intercollegiate cybersecurity competition, is typically held twice a year at local institutions and has been a collaborative effort between Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC), Utica College, and SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly). The spring CNY Hackathon event held April 17 and 18 went to a virtual format amid

Georgia tech firm acquires iV4
The information-technology firm iV4, which is based in Rochester and has an office in Syracuse, has a new owner. ProArch — headquartered in Marietta, Georgia — acquired iV4 in May, per a news release on the iV4 website. ProArch is a global cloud consulting and product-engineering company. The two businesses say they “complement each other.”

Syracuse Mets offering ticket-refund options with Minor League Baseball season canceled
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Mets are announcing policies on tickets purchased for their 2020 season, which has been canceled. Major League Baseball (MLB) on
Syracuse firm becomes 30th company of Launch NY’s limited partner fund
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Launch New York (Launch NY) has announced Promptous as its 30th limited partner (LP) fund portfolio company. Buffalo–based Launch NY says it’s

Oneida County announces possible public exposure to virus at area stores
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County officials on Monday reported recent, possible public exposure to the coronavirus at area retailers including Price Rite Supermarket in Utica.

UNPAUSING CNY: Snapshots of life as Central New York reopens its economy amid the pandemic
A representative from Alamo’s Grocery & Deli (left) at 128 Walton St. in Syracuse on June 24 spoke with New York Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul
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