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Halbritter says Oneida Nation casinos have seen “decent response” since reopening
VERONA, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation’s leader says patrons have returned in modest numbers to its casinos since reopening in June as the organization continues pandemic protocols to prevent spread of the coronavirus. Ray Halbritter, Oneida Indian Nation representative and Nation Enterprises CEO, also contends the organization has a role as an “economic engine” […]

Syracuse airport to temporarily relocate rental-car operators
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) on Thursday announced that all rental-car operations at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) will be temporarily

Tioga Downs implements plan to keep patrons safe during pandemic
NICHOLS, N.Y. — Tioga Downs Casino Resort has released the details of its “We’re a Safe Bet!” health and safety plan designed to protect the well-being of both customers and employees. The casino resort was among the state-approved casinos that reopened Sept. 9 with its hotel facility reopening on Sept. 11. The facilities reopened with
Broome County hotels continued business bounceback in August
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Hotels in Broome County continued to see a small pickup in guests in August compared to the past few months, but occupancy was still down sharply from a year earlier as the coronavirus pandemic continues to suppress travel and hospitality, according to a recent report. The hotel occupancy rate (rooms sold as

Syracuse mayor quarantines after Binghamton mayor’s positive COVID-19 test
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh on Thursday said he is undertaking a “precautionary” quarantine after potential exposure to COVID-19 at a New York

Oneida County reports one COVID-19 death, recent virus exposures
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County officials on Thursday reported that the county had one new COVID-19-related death in the last day, bringing its total to

Madison County warns of possible virus exposure at diner
WAMPSVILLE, N.Y. — The Madison County Health Department on Thursday warned the public that a recent visitor to Knotty Pine Diner in Wampsville tested positive

Madison County warns of potential COVID-19 exposures at various businesses
WAMPSVILLE, N.Y. — Madison County Health Department has confirmed that people who have tested positive for COVID-19 recently visited several locations in Madison County. Members

Binghamton University to shift to remote learning Thursday over COVID-19 concern
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University is set for a “precautionary pause” on all in-person classes and activities following an increase in COVID-19 cases both in

Binghamton hospitals restrict visitation after recent COVID-19 spike
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Following the recent jump in COVID-19 cases in Broome County, Binghamton’s two main health systems, UHS and Lourdes, announced a policy of
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