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Syracuse firm to renovate former Utica factory
UTICA, N.Y. — A Syracuse company will handle the redevelopment of the former Utica Steam Cotton Factory at 600 State St. in downtown Utica. Lahinch

New program brings pop-up stores to downtown Ithaca
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) has created a new program allowing some new eateries and specialty shops to set up temporary space

Pfizer/BioNTech COVID vaccine arrives at Upstate University Hospital
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 arrived at Upstate University Hospital on Tuesday morning. Upstate vaccinated the first hospital workers at midday in front of

Unshackle Upstate appoints Wilcox as new executive director
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Unshackle Upstate announced Tuesday that its executive board has chosen Justin Wilcox to be its new executive director. Unshackle Upstate describes itself

The Mission Restaurant in Syracuse to close permanently
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Mission Restaurant in downtown Syracuse will be closing its doors for good after it serves customers one last time this Saturday,

Oneida Indian Nation hospitality recruitment continues, target area expanded
Word of the recruitment campaign followed Disney’s announcement of mass layoffs of hospitality workers in Orlando. In addition to adding New York City and Atlantic

Oneida County appoints new director of health
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente, Jr. on Monday announced the appointment of Daniel Gilmore as the county’s new director of health. He

State Police arrest Ithaca-area man for car theft after traffic stop
ITHACA, N.Y. — New York State Police in Ithaca announced Friday that a recent traffic stop led them to arrest an area man for stealing

Viewpoint: Tips to help manage holiday stress during COVID-19
Feeling stressed? You’re not alone. Stress levels are rising due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the numerous disruptions in our daily lives. The American Psychological

MVHS CEO discusses staffing, PPE issues as COVID-19 cases rise
That’s according to a YouTube video from Darlene Stromstad that MVHS released on Wednesday, Dec. 9 to update the community on key issues related to
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