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Pandemic grounds 2020 Greater Binghamton Air Show
MAINE, N.Y. — Citing uncertainty about the spread of the coronavirus, Broome County officials have canceled the 2020 Greater Binghamton Air Show. The event, which has drawn thousands of spectators in the past, had been scheduled for July 25 at the Greater Binghamton Airport in the town of Maine. The county says the air show […]
Report: U.S. restaurant customer transactions declined by 42 percent in week ended March 29
97 percent of U.S. restaurants are impacted by COVID-19-related dine-in shutdowns Restaurant customer transactions fell by 42 percent in the U.S. in the week ending March 29 compared to same week a year ago, according to a new report from NPD Group, Inc., a research and data analytics firm. About 97 percent of U.S. restaurants

Farm to Fork 101: Reconnecting the Farmer & the Consumer
Mark Pawliw lived the food and restaurant lifestyle through his 25-plus years of experience in the industry, but he realized that something was missing. What was lacking was a connection to the producers, growers, and chefs that bring the food to your plates, the drink to your glasses, and the art of cooking that ties

Laci’s Tapas Bar temporarily closes due to coronavirus restrictions
SYRACUSE — Laura Serway, owner of Laci’s Tapas Bar at 304 Hawley Ave. in Syracuse, says she has every intention of reopening the restaurant when the current coronavirus restrictions are lifted. A note on the restaurant’s website says that as of Thursday, March 26, Laci’s is “closed until further notice.” “At this time, continuing to

OCC plans to hold graduation ceremony in early August, outdoors
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — Onondaga Community College (OCC) announced it plans to hold an outdoor commencement ceremony on campus for its Class of 2020 on Sunday,

Madison County asks residents to alternate the days they go out for necessary items
WAMPSVILLE, N.Y. — Madison County officials on Tuesday asked residents to alternate the days that they go out for necessary items to help stop the

Cuomo extends coronavirus shutdown to April 29
ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday extended the “NY PAUSE” directive — mandating non-essential businesses and schools remain closed — another two weeks

Centro cuts some bus routes, reduces service levels during coronavirus pandemic
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — As of Monday, Centro is beginning a plan to reduce its service levels as the coronavirus pandemic continues. The changes will come

Ithaca Wegmans coffee shop employee tests positive for coronavirus, Tompkins County warns
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Tompkins County Health Department announced Sunday that a Wegmans employee who works in the coffee shop of its Ithaca store has

Fifth death The Onondaga County Health Department has received hospital notification of a fifth confirmed COVID-19 death. The person who passed away was a
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