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Binghamton University moves to online-only instruction
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University, like universities all across New York and the nation, on March 19 shifted to online-only instruction, as part of its

Slocum-Dickson plans to expand in Utica Business Park
UTICA — Slocum-Dickson Medical Group PLLC plans to expand its operations into the Utica Business Park at 117 Business Park Drive in the city of Utica, according to a March 12 joint announcement from Utica mayor Robert Palmieri and councilwoman Celeste Friend. The medical group will lease about 80,000 square feet “to enhance existing services

Hancock Estabrook expands Ithaca office with addition of new attorney
ITHACA — Hancock Estabrook, LLP says attorney Jacob McNamara recently joined the firm in its Ithaca office. McNamara came aboard as an associate in the litigation, corporate and trusts & estates practices, the firm announced. He joined Hancock Estabrook on Jan. 6 of this year, Renee Benda, the firm’s marketing director, tells CNYBJ in an

State directs banks to provide mortgage-payment relief to borrowers
Not long after the governor’s morning announcement, Norwich–based NBT Bank (NASDAQ: NBTB) announced its plans to institute coronavirus-related policies. NBT Bank announced it has temporarily

Cuomo mandates that businesses reduce “in-office” staff by 75 percent
ALBANY, N.Y. — After the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in New York state jumped overnight, Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday morning announced that businesses

Oneida County confirms second coronavirus case; 130 awaiting test results
UTICA , N.Y. — Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. on Wednesday confirmed the second positive case of an Oneida County resident with the

Onondaga County coronavirus case count rises to six
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A woman in her 20s is the third confirmed case of coronavirus in Onondaga County, County Executive Ryan McMahon announced in his

Oneida County has first confirmed coronavirus case
UTICA , N.Y. — Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. on Tuesday confirmed the first positive case of an Oneida County resident with the

Oneida Nation to close all three casinos Monday at 5pm; offers no timeline for reopening
VERONA. N.Y. — Oneida Indian Nation late Monday morning announced that it will be temporarily closing its three casino properties — Turning Stone Resort Casino

Oneida County Executive Picente declares state of emergency, shuts all public schools
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. announced Friday afternoon that he is declaring a state of emergency in the county and
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