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Oneida Indian Nation plans to reopen its three casinos on June 10
VERONA, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation announced Tuesday that it is targeting June 10 to reopen its three casinos — Turning Stone in Verona,

Centro to use $28M federal grant for operating expenses
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Centro will use a $28 million federal grant award for operating, preventive maintenance, and administrative expenses. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal

Secret’s out: Amazon is coming to Clay
CLAY, N.Y. — Amazon, Inc., the world’s largest retailer, will be the tenant that occupies the massive warehouse and distribution center under construction in the

Ithaca College plans to reopen for on-campus instruction in early October
ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca College on Monday said it’s making plans to open for on-campus instruction for students on Oct. 5. In response to the

Tioga Chamber selects new president and CEO
OWEGO, N.Y. — The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce has appointed Andrew Hafer as its next president and CEO, effective May 29. Hafer will succeed

ABC Creative Group releases research findings on New York state tourism
SYRACUSE — Over nine out of 10 upstate New Yorkers are at least somewhat excited about taking a vacation/traveling once quarantine and stay-at-home guidelines end. And, most (72 percent) are likely to travel by personal vehicle instead of planes, trains, buses, or cruise ships when they do. That’s according to a recent tourism study conducted
Jefferson County hotel occupancy rate plunges nearly 35 percent in March
WATERTOWN — As the coronavirus shutdown of travel and much of business and daily life took effect in March, hotels in Jefferson County saw a sharp drop in guests in the month, according to a recent report. The hotel occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county tumbled 34.7 percent

Carrols adjusts to pandemic, reports Q1 loss of more than $22M
SYRACUSE — Citing the COVID-19 pandemic, Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: TAST) reported a net loss of more than $22 million, or 44 cents a share, in the first quarter of 2020. Carrols is the nation’s largest Burger King franchisee. The loss was worse than the net loss of more than $11 million, or 32

Onondaga County reports two more virus deaths, warns of possible exposure at local business
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Two more people have died from a COVID-19 infection, bringing the Onondaga County death toll to 84. At the same time, the

Syracuse University raises tuition by nearly 4 percent for next academic year
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University has announced a tuition increase of almost 4 percent for the 2020-21 academic year along with a 7 percent increase
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