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State says crews complete improvements at Jefferson County beaches
The work at Westcott Beach included eight new “accessible” cottages, with kitchens and bathrooms. The cottages were built on a bluff with a “commanding view

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University (SU) will “seek further clarification” on having fans attend football games this fall, should the Atlantic Coast Conference decide to

McDonald’s restaurants owned by Cayuga Restaurant Group to hire 160 new employees this summer
McDonald’s restaurants in Auburn, Ithaca, Elmira area, and Horseheads are looking to hire 160 new employees this summer. The new hiring in these regions is

MOST to reopen on weekends only beginning Aug. 1
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology (MOST) will be reopening to the public for weekends only on Aug. 1

Oneida Indian Nation says casino sports books to reopen July 22
The Oneida Indian Nation on Thursday announced a July 22 reopening of the Lounge with Caesars Sports, its casino sports books for sports betting. The

Hourigan goes from employee to owner of MoonDance Restaurant
MARCELLUS — The coronavirus pandemic has crippled the hospitality and food industries. While struggling to stay afloat financially, many local restaurants have relied on their loyal customer base. Offering take-out options has been an essential tool for these small businesses to maintain their cash flows, until the public can gather once again and enjoy all

American Racing and Entertainment closes hotel, warns of job losses
The owner of both Vernon Downs and Tioga Downs is hoping the state will give it the greenlight to reopen so it can preserve hundreds of jobs. American Racing and Entertainment on July 13 announced it has informed its more than 900 employees at both Vernon Downs and at Tioga Downs that they will be

Oneida County announces possible public exposure to virus at 4 area locations
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County officials on Thursday reported recent, possible public exposure to the coronavirus at four area locations, including a state park and

Syracuse Athletics to end use of printed tickets
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University Athletics on Wednesday announced plans to implement mobile ticketing as the “only” ticketing option for Syracuse football, men’s and women’s

New York Department of Health starts enforcing COVID-19 travel order at Syracuse airport
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — New York State-designated enforcement teams have begun meeting arriving passengers at Syracuse Hancock International Airport to request proof of completion of the
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