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Centro bus driver tests positive for coronavirus
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Centro announced that one of its drivers has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual last worked on Friday, March 27. The driver

ITHACA, N.Y. — A hiring freeze, a salary freeze, and an “immediate” suspension of discretionary spending are among the elements of Cornell University’s plan to

Binghamton Rumble Ponies say they won’t play any home games until May 10 at the earliest
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Binghamton Rumble Ponies have formally postponed all home games before May 10 as the coronavirus crisis continues. The Rumble Ponies said

Binghamton mayor cracks down on gatherings at city parks amid coronavirus
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Binghamton Mayor Richard C. David on Monday introduced new steps the city is taking to enforce social distancing at its parks to

City of Utica, Greater Utica Chamber launch initiative to support local businesses
UTICA, N.Y. — The City of Utica and the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce have announced the #ShopGreaterUtica initiative to support local businesses as they

Cuomo extends to April 15 requirement that 100 percent of non-essential employees work from home
ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday extended the “New York on PAUSE” directive — mandating that companies have 100 percent of their non-essential

Oneida Nation gives employees 2 weeks of coronavirus-related paid time off
VERONA — Oneida Indian Nation is giving its full-time employees an additional two weeks of coronavirus-related paid time off (PTO). The Oneida Nation says it’s providing the “multi-million dollar” investment to help employees and their families “defray the economic impact caused by the coronavirus pandemic,” per a March 15 news release. Each full-time employee “immediately”

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County on Thursday reported that its number of coronavirus cases rose to 111 from 81 the day before, and those hospitalized

Le Moyne College postpones commencement ceremonies over coronavirus concerns
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Le Moyne College has postponed its two 2020 commencement ceremonies, citing the “recommendations from multiple government and health agencies limiting the number

Syracuse University cancels May commencement ceremony
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University (SU) has canceled in-person commencement and related convocation ceremonies in May amid the coronavirus pandemic. The university will also continue
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