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Cuomo mandates that businesses reduce “in-office” staff by 75 percent
ALBANY, N.Y. — After the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in New York state jumped overnight, Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday morning announced that businesses

McMahon order closes Onondaga County malls, including Destiny USA, over coronavirus concerns
“enhance” Onondaga County’s efforts to “flatten the curve” through social distancing. “Our community has come together in a truly remarkable way during this crisis. Let’s

Destiny USA stays open but reduces hours due to local coronavirus restrictions
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Citing local coronavirus restrictions and closures, Destiny USA has decided to reduce its hours of operations, effective Wednesday. “Until further notice,” its

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Onondaga Historical Association (OHA) announced it is closing its museum and all its facilities, effective Wednesday, “until further notice,” in response

Organizers postpone May 3 Mountain Goat Run due to coronavirus
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Organizers of the popular Mountain Goat Run have postponed the 42nd annual edition of the 10-mile road race through Syracuse city streets,

The MOST to close immediately over coronavirus concerns, projected reopening is April 1
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology (MOST) is closing to the public “effective immediately” due to concerns about the

Oneida Nation to close all three casinos Monday at 5pm; offers no timeline for reopening
VERONA. N.Y. — Oneida Indian Nation late Monday morning announced that it will be temporarily closing its three casino properties — Turning Stone Resort Casino

Cuomo announces expansion of Green Lakes, other projects
MANLIUS — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on March 10 announced the expansion of Green Lakes State Park in Manlius, as part of several state parks land-protection projects that cover more than 760 acres in Central New York and the Southern Tier. The governor has proposed a $3 billion Restore Mother Nature Environmental Bond Act to

Crews to work on nearly $10M energy-efficiency project at Marriott Syracuse Downtown
SYRACUSE — Nearly four years after it re-opened, the Marriott Syracuse Downtown, the former Hotel Syracuse, is preparing for a nearly $10 million project for energy-saving upgrades. “Physical work in the building won’t start for about another 35, 45 days,” says Ed Riley, CEO of Brine Wells Development. Brine Wells Development, the hotel developer;

Utica College to transition to online classes March 23
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica College announced it will transition all on-campus, in-person classes to online instruction, effective March 23. “We anticipate resuming in-person classes on
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