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Schumer urges U.S., Canadian governments to reopen northern border
MASSENA, N.Y. — New York plans to begin lifting many COVID restrictions on May 19 due to increasing vaccination rates and falling COVID infections. Knowing that, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) thinks it is time to reopen New York’s northern border with Canada. Speaking May 5 at the Massena International Airport, Schumer called […]

State announces Fulton, Seneca Falls projects targeted for DRI funding
The state says Fulton will target 16 projects and Seneca Falls will focus on 13 projects with their $10 million awards in the Downtown Revitalization

Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Friends group discuss pandemic operations
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Nearly a year after it reopened following the first couple months of the pandemic, the Rosamond Gifford Zoo is focused on improvements and welcoming its visitors. It’s an Onondaga County facility that operates at 1 Conservation Place in Syracuse on the City’s west side. The zoo works with its nonprofit partner, the

Syracuse Mets, Onondaga County team up on COVID testing
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Mets and Onondaga County are working together to provide free COVID-19 rapid testing at NBT Bank Stadium for fans during the 2021 season. New York State guidelines require sports fans to show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test before they can enter to attend a game. The

Syracuse City Hall to reopen on Monday with major improvements
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh on Wednesday announced that Syracuse City Hall will reopen for services to the public on Monday. Syracuse City

Carrols Restaurant Group shaves net loss in first quarter
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: TAST), the nation’s largest Burger King franchisee, on Thursday reported a net loss of $7.2 million, or

More than 8 million people in New York state are now fully vaccinated
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York State on Thursday reported that more than 8 million state residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. More than 40

Cuomo launches 11th round of REDC initiative to help in post-pandemic recovery
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday launched the 11th round of the regional economic development council (REDC) initiative. The consolidated funding application (CFA) opened on May

People news: The Everson hires deputy director and finance director
Neuner brings more than 25 years of management experience to her new role as deputy director, which is a new position at the Everson. She

Oneida, Herkimer counties seek broadband input from residents, businesses
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida and Herkimer counties are urging residents and businesses to participate in an online survey that will help to assess broadband needs
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