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State starts planning how it will restart the economy following coronavirus shutdown
ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday said the state has begun thinking about how it will start to roll back the unprecedented restrictions

How Syracuse’s loan program for small businesses seeking COVID-19 relief will work
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Small businesses in the city of Syracuse that have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic can now apply for emergency loans through

The Agency, Binghamton Chamber working remotely through at least April 13
DICKINSON, N.Y. — The Agency and Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce started a remote work plan, as of March 19 with an anticipated end date

Audit: hotels owe Onondaga County more than $318K in room-occupancy taxes
SYRACUSE — Some hotels and motels owe Onondaga County more than $318,000 in room-occupancy taxes. Onondaga County Comptroller Martin Masterpole on March 10 released the findings of an audit on Onondaga County’s hotel/motel room occupancy tax. The report covered 46 hotels and motels for the period of 2017 through 2018 and found Onondaga County is

Cuomo mandates that non-essential businesses keep 100 percent of their workforce home
(Updated on 3/20 at 5:00 p.m.) ALBANY, N.Y. — After the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in New York state again soared overnight, Gov. Andrew

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,
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