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Two area agencies awarded CARES Act funding for mental-health services
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Agencies headquartered in Syracuse and DeWitt will use nearly $1.6 million in federal grant funding for mental-health and suicide-prevention services. Syracuse–based Liberty

Katko says DOT submits draft I-81 plan to Federal Highway Administration
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has submitted the draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) for the massive Interstate 81 (I-81)

Onondaga County warns of potential COVID-19 exposure at Baldwinsville business
BALDWINSVILLE, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Health Department has confirmed that a server at Angry Garlic restaurant at 29 Oswego Street in Baldwinsville has tested

OCC to host Syracuse Police training academies through at least 2025
The department will use campus facilities to both train future officers and host other police training courses, OCC said. Designated OCC classrooms, offices, and athletic

Del Lago furloughed more than 1,000 employees amid pandemic
TYRE, N.Y. — Del Lago Resort & Casino furloughed more than 1,000 employees after the coronavirus pandemic forced it to abruptly shut its doors four

People news: Northland Communications adds Dwyer to executive team
Northland Communications announced it has promoted Matt Dwyer, director of network engineering, to the firm’s executive team as vice president of operations. Northland is telecommunications

Oneida Nation formally opens Lake House at Sylvan Beach
SYLVAN BEACH, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation on Monday opened the Lake House at Sylvan Beach, its newest gaming, dining, and entertainment venue. The

Restart Oneida County reopening kits distributed to more than 200 organizations
ROME, N.Y. — Oneida County companies are receiving Restart Oneida County reopening kits. Mohawk Valley EDGE in partnership with Oneida County, New York State, Presto

MVHS plans job cuts, furloughs, closure of Faxton Urgent Care to deal with pandemic financial losses
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) announced plans for job cuts, “extended or new” furloughs, and the closure of Faxton Urgent Care as

Centro awarded $5.5 million in federal CARES Act funding for operations
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Centro said it will use an additional $5.5 million in federal funding for operating and capital expenses, “which are necessary to maintain
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