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St. Lawrence University President Fox to retire in 2021
CANTON, N.Y. — St. Lawrence University President William L. Fox has announced his plan to retire on June 30, 2021, after 12 years at the


Oneida County reports 10 COVID-19 cases, no deaths in last day
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County on Wednesday announced 10 new coronavirus cases in the last day, down from 12 infections the day before. Oneida County

MACNY to hold September virtual event in place of its annual dinner
DeWITT, N.Y. — MACNY, the Manufacturers Association, is planning a two-week long virtual event in September in place of its annual dinner, which is usually

Colgate president serving as chair of New York Six Liberal Arts Consortium
HAMILTON, N.Y. — Colgate University President Brian Casey is now serving a two-year term as chair of the New York Six Liberal Arts Consortium. His

Madison County warns of possible public exposure to virus at Oneida Walmart
ONEIDA, N.Y. — The Madison County Health Department announced Tuesday it has learned of a possible public exposure to COVID-19 at the Walmart in Oneida

UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) announced that the medical staffs of Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare (FSLH) and St. Elizabeth Medical Center

Oneida County daily coronavirus cases slow to low single digits
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County on Monday announced just two new coronavirus cases in the last day, continuing the recent trend of single-digit daily infections.

Tompkins Financial posts profit increase in Q2, but year-to-date net income is down
ITHACA — Tompkins Financial Corp. (NYSE: TMP) recently reported net income of $21.4 million, or $1.44 per share, in the second quarter, up from $19.4 million, or $1.27 a share, in the same period in 2019. Tompkins Financial’s year-to-date net income was $29.4 million, down from $40.4 million in the year-prior period. “Economic stress” resulting

Downtown Ithaca Alliance board elects new officers
ITHACA — The Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) board of directors recently elected new officers for 2020-21. • John Guttridge, managing member of Urban Core LLC and developer of Press Bay Alley and Court, was elected as president of the Downtown Ithaca Alliance board of directors. • Ashley Cake, owner of The Watershed and The Downstairs, was chosen
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