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Binghamton man busted after stealing vehicle and abandoning it at a gas station
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — A Binghamton man stands accused of stealing a vehicle in the city, before abandoning it at a gas station in the town

New York state’s flood of unemployment-insurance claims slowed last week
The surge of people filing first-time applications for unemployment benefits in New York state amid the coronavirus pandemic slowed by nearly 50 percent last week.

How much money did Central New York colleges get from the federal stimulus package?
The U.S. Department of Education recently announced allocations of more than $12.5 billion from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund to colleges and universities across

Galaxy Media cancels 2020 Taste of Syracuse over coronavirus concerns
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Organizers of the annual Taste of Syracuse event have decided to cancel it for 2020, citing “public health and safety concerns related

MVHS announces staff furloughs as part of four-month COVID-19 recovery plan
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) on Wednesday implemented a furlough of some employees that will continue through Aug. 13. MVHS emphasizes that

Oswego Health sets up tent for new entrance to emergency department
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Health has opened a tent to triage all emergency room (ER) walk-in visits as the number of COVID-19 cases increases. In

Broome County reports 12th COVID-19 death, announces expanded testing
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Broome County Executive Jason Garnar on Tuesday reported the county’s 12th death from COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. The victim

Oneida County reports three COVID-19 deaths in one day
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County on Tuesday reported three more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the county’s total to 11. The county provided no other details

Syracuse University says COVID-19 crisis has cost it $35 million, so it will cut pay, freeze hiring
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — With a more than $35 million budget shortfall from the coronavirus pandemic, Syracuse University plans salary reductions for senior leaders, a faculty

Cuomo OKs elective surgeries in certain counties, St. Joseph’s CEO says he’s ready
Speaking at Monday’s Onondaga County coronavirus briefing, Leslie Luke, president and CEO of St. Joseph’s Health, said the hospital and its staff are ready to
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