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Cuomo approves phase 3 reopening in Central New York, four other regions
ALBANY, N.Y. — The Central New York, Mohawk Valley, North Country, and Southern Tier regions have received the go-ahead to begin the third phase of

Oneida County learns of additional nursing-home deaths, upping COVID-19 death toll to 71
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County on Wednesday said it learned of four nursing-home deaths that occurred “within the last two weeks” that are part of

Oneida Indian Nation casinos reopen following pandemic shutdown
VERONA, N.Y. — Oneida Indian Nation gaming properties resumed operations for regional residents on Wednesday. Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, Point Place Casino in

OCC, SUNY Empire State College sign agreement on addiction studies bachelor’s degree program
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — Students who want to earn a bachelor’s degree in addiction studies at SUNY Empire State College (ESC) can begin their work at

Ithaca College decides to hold virtual commencement for Class of 2020 in August
ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca College will hold a virtual commencement ceremony for graduates in the Class of 2020 on Aug. 2. Ithaca College President Shirley

President Trump signs PPP loan flexibility bill into law
Small-business owners now have some more flexibility and time in the federal government’s emergency forgivable loan program designed to help them during the coronavirus pandemic

JCPenney to close seven New York stores, including Destiny USA location
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (OTC MKTS: JCPNQ), parent company of the retailer JCPenney, plans to close stores at Destiny USA, along with locations in

McMahon, other upstate county executives discuss economic recovery from pandemic
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Central New York passed phase one of New York’s regional economic reopening with flying colors and is now working its way through

May U.S. jobs report stuns with gain of 2.5 million jobs and drop in jobless rate
The U.S. economy surprisingly added 2.5 million jobs in May and the unemployment rate fell to 13.3 percent from 14.7 percent in April May as

Agency partners with National Development Council to participate in NY Forward loan program
DICKINSON, N.Y. — The Agency has announced a new partnership with the National Development Council (NDC) to provide assistance to Broome County businesses impacted by
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