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North Country airports get new TSA shields at checkpoints
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has recently installed new acrylic shields at the security checkpoints at two North Country airports. The Watertown International Airport in Dexter in Jefferson County and the Ogdensburg International Airport in Oswegatchie in St. Lawrence County have received the protection devices. The shield installations are part of the federal agency’s ongoing efforts to […]

Downtown Utica MVHS hospital to get new name after $50 million donation from casino mogul
UTICA, N.Y. — Casino magnate Steve Wynn’s family foundation has donated $50 million to the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) for services at the upcoming

Rome Area Chamber of Commerce announces business-assistance fund
ROME, N.Y. — The Rome Area Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday announced the availability of a business-assistance fund (BAF). The BAF will provide grants to

Onondaga County opens vaccinations to restaurant, hotel employees, drivers
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County has a clinic for 1,800 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine set for Thursday at the Oncenter in downtown Syracuse. Due

FAA selects Syracuse airport, four others to test, evaluate drone-mitigation technology
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has chosen Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) and four others for the FAA’s UAS detection and mitigation

What channel is the Syracuse basketball game on vs. Clemson?
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse basketball (14-8, 8-7 ACC) seeks a quick second straight win when the Orange host the Clemson Tigers (15-5, 9-5 ACC) Wednesday

City of Binghamton accepting applications for business-plan competition
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Binghamton Mayor Richard David has announced details of this year’s edition of a business-plan contest that will award $5,000 to the best

WATERTOWN, N.Y. — New York State Police announced March 1, 2021 that they have arrested a former Fuccillo Auto Group employee for making off with

Cuomo adds hotel workers to list of vaccine-eligible
ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday announced expanded eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines to hotel workers. The governor is giving local governments the flexibility

City of Syracuse awards $350,000 in COVID-19 relief grants to Syracuse small businesses
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Nearly 40 Syracuse small businesses and organizations will benefit from COVID-19 relief grants totaling $350,000. The Syracuse Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO) awarded
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