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UTICA — Oneida County hotels started to get a little busier in May compared to April, but occupancy levels were still down by nearly 50 percent from a year prior as the continuing coronavirus pandemic hindered business, travel, and leisure. The hotel occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county […]
Syracuse suspends permitting for large festivals, public events through the fall
SYRACUSE — The City of Syracuse on July 1 announced that it has suspended permitting for large-scale gatherings and events through the summer and fall of 2020 due to COVID-19 and its impact on city operations. “The pandemic has placed the City in a tough situation financially. These events and programs are labor intensive for
Broome County hotels had just over one-quarter of their rooms occupied in May, per report
BINGHAMTON — Hotels in Broome County saw a slight pickup in guests in May compared to April, but occupancy was still substantially down from a year ago due to the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on travel and hospitality, according to a recent report. The hotel occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in
Syracuse Mets offering ticket-refund options with Minor League Baseball season canceled
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Mets are announcing policies on tickets purchased for their 2020 season, which has been canceled. Major League Baseball (MLB) on
MVCC announces fall semester restart plan
UTICA, N.Y. — The upcoming fall semester at Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) will offer both online classes and in-person instruction beginning Aug. 31. MVCC
Onondaga County receives two sales tax payments, still down $15 million in current budget
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon on Monday said the county received two sales-tax payments. The first payment received Monday covered the month
NYSEG Stadium in Binghamton to host fireworks display July 3
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Binghamton Rumble Ponies are planning to hold the annual fireworks display at NYSEG Stadium over the Independence Day holiday weekend. The
UNPAUSING CNY: Snapshots of life as Central New York reopens its economy amid the pandemic
A representative from Alamo’s Grocery & Deli (left) at 128 Walton St. in Syracuse on June 24 spoke with New York Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul
Syracuse University cuts under three dozen jobs as it deals with pandemic financial losses
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University on Thursday confirmed that some of its administrative units, schools, and colleges eliminated “less than three dozen” staff positions. The
Syracuse airport awarded nearly $11 million in federal funding for renovation projects
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Hancock International Airport has secured nearly $11 million in federal funding for renovation projects at the facility. The funding comes from
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