Health Care & Education

It’s officially over: Cuomo cancels 2020 New York State Fair

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — In a decision that probably surprised few if any people, Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced the 2020 New York State Fair will not happen amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Read More

Schumer says Crouse Health, St. Joseph’s Health need more federal COVID-19 hospital funding

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) on Monday urged the federal government to provide additional funding for hospitals that haven’t met certain criteria for COVID-19 relief funding. Read More

CNY Regional Planning and Development Board awarded $400K in CARES Act funding

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded $400,000 to the Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board (CNY RPDB). Read More

Greater Utica Chamber cancels 2020 Choo Choo Open due to COVID-19

UTICA, N.Y. — The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce announced it has canceled the 20th edition of its annual Choo Choo Open Golf Tournament, which had been scheduled for Friday, Aug. 21 at Thendara Golf Club, near Old Forge. Read More

Utica National Group Foundation awards $250K to food pantries and soup kitchens

UTICA, N.Y. — The Utica National Group Foundation announced it has awarded $250,000 to nearly three dozen food pantries and soup kitchens throughout Herkimer and Oneida counties. Read More

Oneida County reports 19 new COVID-19 cases Sunday

UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County on Sunday reported 19 new COVID-19 cases to bring the total to 1,669. Read More

ESF announces plan for fall semester

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Classes for the fall semester at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) will begin Aug. 24, including classes scheduled on Labor Day. Read More

Syracuse Opera executive director departs for new job; opera also suspends 2020 productions

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Opera has an opening in its executive director position and has also decided to suspend productions for the rest of 2020. Read More

Syracuse men’s basketball to host Green Bay on Dec. 8

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse men’s basketball announced on Thursday it has scheduled a non-conference home game against Green Bay on Tuesday, Dec. 8. Read More