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City of Utica allows restaurants to use its sidewalks for outdoor dining
UTICA, N.Y. — The City of Utica on Wednesday announced that restaurants can apply to use city sidewalk space for outdoor dining now that the

Cuomo says restaurants in CNY, other phase 2 regions can reopen for outdoor dining Thursday
ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced that outdoor dining at restaurants will be permitted in Central New York and six other regions

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University’s leader says he doesn’t believe it’s possible to hold an in-person commencement ceremony for the Class of 2020 until after

SUNY Chancellor stepping down, to lead Ohio State University
ALBANY, N.Y. — SUNY Chancellor Kristina Johnson is stepping down to become the next president of the Ohio State University, effective Sept. 1. State University

MVCC freezes tuition as part of 2020-21 budget
UTICA, N.Y. — The newly approved budget for Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) includes a freeze on tuition and student fees and no layoffs. The

Destiny USA asks state to reconsider decision keeping malls shut in phase 2
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Destiny USA’s owner says it hopes New York State will reconsider its “surprising” decision to not allow enclosed shopping centers to open

Barclay Damon to give attorneys, staff the option to work from home even after offices reopen
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Barclay Damon, LLP “in the coming weeks” will reopen its 12 Northeast offices following their closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Its

2020 Syracuse Nationals car show is canceled; will return in 2021
GEDDES, N.Y. — Organizers of the 2020 Syracuse Nationals car show announced Monday they are canceling this year’s event, which had been scheduled for mid-July,

Broome County IDA, City of Ithaca awarded EPA $300K brownfield grants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the Broome County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) and the City of Ithaca $300,000 brownfield grants for specific projects in their respective areas. The local grants are part of more than $3 million in grants EPA made to New York organizations. A brownfield is a property for which

Dentists across New York state reopen for routine dental care
Dental practices across New York state reopened Monday for regular dental care like checkups and cleanings after being restricted to only emergency care for two
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