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How Syracuse’s loan program for small businesses seeking COVID-19 relief will work
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Small businesses in the city of Syracuse that have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic can now apply for emergency loans through

The Agency, Binghamton Chamber working remotely through at least April 13
DICKINSON, N.Y. — The Agency and Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce started a remote work plan, as of March 19 with an anticipated end date

Governor asks manufacturers for help producing protective equipment for health-care workers
ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo has a message for New York manufacturers: help produce critically needed personal protective equipment — like gowns, masks, and

DeWITT, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Health Department says it is investigating a confirmed case of COVID-19 involving an employee of America’s Best Contacts &

Your Home CNY Realty opens in Baldwinsville
BALDWINSVILLE — A new residential real-estate agency, called Your Home CNY Realty, recently opened at 7 Salina St. in the village of Baldwinsville. Owner and real-estate broker Erin VanBuren says she started the independent agency in January after a 14-year career as a licensed real-estate agent, working for other firms. For the last four years,

Cuomo mandates that non-essential businesses keep 100 percent of their workforce home
(Updated on 3/20 at 5:00 p.m.) ALBANY, N.Y. — After the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in New York state again soared overnight, Gov. Andrew

Cuomo mandates that businesses reduce “in-office” staff by 75 percent
ALBANY, N.Y. — After the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in New York state jumped overnight, Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday morning announced that businesses

McMahon order closes Onondaga County malls, including Destiny USA, over coronavirus concerns
“enhance” Onondaga County’s efforts to “flatten the curve” through social distancing. “Our community has come together in a truly remarkable way during this crisis. Let’s

Local manufacturer offers make-your-own kits to help alleviate hand-sanitizer shortage
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — It’s obviously difficult to find hand sanitizer anywhere amid the coronavirus pandemic. Clean All, a 95-year-old Syracuse company that produces swimming pool

Eight startups begin their work in the spring AFRL Commercialization Academy
ROME — The eight startup teams in the next group involved in the AFRL Commercialization Academy have started their work. AFRL is short for Air Force Research Laboratory. The companies are focused on areas that include cybersecurity, big data analytics, information systems, and the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) industry, Griffiss Institute said in a news
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