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Tioga Downs implements plan to keep patrons safe during pandemic
NICHOLS, N.Y. — Tioga Downs Casino Resort has released the details of its “We’re a Safe Bet!” health and safety plan designed to protect the well-being of both customers and employees. The casino resort was among the state-approved casinos that reopened Sept. 9 with its hotel facility reopening on Sept. 11. The facilities reopened with […]
Commercial gaming revenue continued to rebound nationally in August
Revenue still down sharply from a year ago amid pandemic Commercial gaming revenue (CGR) continued to bounce back nationally in August as more casinos reopened from coronavirus closures, but still remained well below year-ago levels, according to a recent report. August marked the fourth straight month of recovery for the commercial gaming industry following April’s
Broome County hotels continued business bounceback in August
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Hotels in Broome County continued to see a small pickup in guests in August compared to the past few months, but occupancy was still down sharply from a year earlier as the coronavirus pandemic continues to suppress travel and hospitality, according to a recent report. The hotel occupancy rate (rooms sold as

Oneida County reports one COVID-19 death, recent virus exposures
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County officials on Thursday reported that the county had one new COVID-19-related death in the last day, bringing its total to

Madison County warns of possible virus exposure at diner
WAMPSVILLE, N.Y. — The Madison County Health Department on Thursday warned the public that a recent visitor to Knotty Pine Diner in Wampsville tested positive

Madison County warns of potential COVID-19 exposures at various businesses
WAMPSVILLE, N.Y. — Madison County Health Department has confirmed that people who have tested positive for COVID-19 recently visited several locations in Madison County. Members

Binghamton University to shift to remote learning Thursday over COVID-19 concern
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University is set for a “precautionary pause” on all in-person classes and activities following an increase in COVID-19 cases both in

SUNY Cortland shifts to remote learning with rise in COVID-19 cases, students to remain on campus
CORTLAND, N.Y. — SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras and SUNY Cortland President Erik Bitterbaum on Monday night announced a pause on all in-person classes and activities

Onondaga County receives $38 million sales-tax payment, says 2020 budget deficit tops $19 million
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County on Monday received a sales-tax payment of nearly $38 million, leaving the sales-tax deficit in the county’s 2020 budget at

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