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Vernon Downs set to close in stages later this year unless state offers tax breaks
VERNON, N.Y. — Mid-State Raceway, Inc., which does business as Vernon Downs Casino & Hotel, filed a notice with the state this week that it

SUNY Poly receives grant to launch virtual-reality engineering project
The goal of the project is to explore and develop a non-proprietary library of virtual-reality (VR) videos and models related to solid mechanics, structures, and

Cayuga Health drops mask requirement
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cayuga Health has dropped mandatory masking requirements for patients and visitors effective May 11, due to reduced COVID transmission rates. Self-screening remains

Naturally Lewis awards grants in first round of vacant-property revitalization program
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — Nine projects throughout Lewis County will use grant funding totaling nearly $691,000 as part of the vacant property revitalization (VPR) program. The

Cayuga Cancer Center receives $1 million gift
ITHACA, N.Y. — A $1 million, multi-year gift to Cayuga Medical Center will support the facility and equipment needs of the Cayuga Cancer Center. Former

Oneida County Tourism celebrates travel and tourism week
“Travel and tourism is an integral part of Oneida County, powering a strong local economy, creating jobs, and strengthening our community’s culture and identity,” OCT

Utica University commencement set for Thursday, with SEC commissioner as speaker
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica University will hold its commencement exercises on Thursday, May 11 at 5 p.m. in the Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica

Bassett Healthcare names new CFO and COO
Morgan has transitioned from his role as interim CFO since March to assume the position full time. Prior to joining Bassett, he served as interim

Herkimer College appoints College in Prison program coordinator
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer County Community College has appointed Karen Scott of Vernon Center as coordinator of the College in Prison program. Scott is responsible

Slocum-Dickson plans May 23 hiring event for nurse practitioners and physician assistants
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — Slocum-Dickson Medical Group will host a hiring event for nurse practitioners and physician assistants from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on May 23 at
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