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TSA’s tips for flying during the coronavirus pandemic
The number of travelers choosing to fly has plummeted as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. However, if you must fly, here are some tips from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for traveling during the pandemic. Tip 1: Bring that hand sanitizer with you. TSA is currently allowing one liquid hand sanitizer container, up to […]
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University says it is participating in SUNY’s systemwide esports tournament. The three-week competition formally started April 27. Binghamton entered four teams
Onondaga County hotel occupancy rate tumbles more than 40 percent in March on COVID-19 impact
SYRACUSE — Onondaga County hotels saw a substantial decline in guests in March, as the coronavirus shutdown took effect, starting mid-month. The hotel occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county plunged nearly 41 percent to 31 percent in March, according to STR, a Tennessee–based hotel market data and analytics
County health officials warn of possible virus exposure at two area stores
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Health Department is warning customers about possible coronavirus exposure on recent days at the Cricket Wireless store in the
Cornell says it’s “simply too soon” to say students will be back on campus this fall
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University remains “hopeful” that it will be able to resume campus operations for the fall semester, but as of now, “it
Cuomo says this year’s State Fair only happens if all of New York state reopens
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The fate of the New York State Fair is contingent upon the entire state of New York being open for business, as
Cuomo outlines phased plan to reopen New York, starting with construction, manufacturing
ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday outlined a phased plan to reopen New York’s economy following the COVID-19 shutdown, starting with construction and
Oneida County hotel occupancy rate plummets nearly 42 percent in March
UTICA, N.Y. — Hotels in Oneida County saw a massive decrease in guests in March, as the coronavirus pandemic and its resulting government shutdowns of much of business and daily life in New York took effect, starting mid-month. The hotel occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county plunged 41.7
Galaxy Media cancels 2020 Taste of Syracuse over coronavirus concerns
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Organizers of the annual Taste of Syracuse event have decided to cancel it for 2020, citing “public health and safety concerns related
Syracuse University says COVID-19 crisis has cost it $35 million, so it will cut pay, freeze hiring
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — With a more than $35 million budget shortfall from the coronavirus pandemic, Syracuse University plans salary reductions for senior leaders, a faculty
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