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Area companies help secure needed supplies in coronavirus emergency
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO, the region’s primary economic-development organization, says area business have been stepping up with vital donations of needed personal protection equipment

Onondaga County’s coronavirus case count rises to 81 from 60
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The number of positive cases of coronavirus in Onondaga County jumped to 81 on Wednesday from 60 the day before. Of the

WellNow Urgent Care starts in-vehicle check-in process in response to the coronavirus pandemic
WellNow Urgent Care — which has offices in Central New York and across the upstate New York region — has started a new in-vehicle check

Rome Memorial Hospital submits plan to increase capacity 50 percent
ROME, N.Y. — Rome Memorial Hospital (RMH) on Tuesday submitted to the New York State Department of Health its required “surge” plan to increase its

Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton opens COVID-19 test site
HAMILTON, N.Y. — Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton on Tuesday opened a testing site for coronavirus (COVID-19). The hospital did so in coordination with the

Onondaga County reports 1st coronavirus death, says 8 are hospitalized, 3 critical
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County confirmed its first coronavirus-related death on Tuesday, and said eight more patients are hospitalized with the illness, including three in

Le Moyne College postpones commencement ceremonies over coronavirus concerns
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Le Moyne College has postponed its two 2020 commencement ceremonies, citing the “recommendations from multiple government and health agencies limiting the number

Syracuse University cancels May commencement ceremony
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University (SU) has canceled in-person commencement and related convocation ceremonies in May amid the coronavirus pandemic. The university will also continue

How Onondaga County’s bridge-loan program for SBA emergency loan applicants will work
(Updated 3/24 at 6:10 p.m.) SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Office of Economic Development has created a temporary bridge-loan program to assist businesses in

Onondaga County warns customers of Solvay meat market about potential coronavirus exposure
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County officials are asking anyone who may have visited Ascioti’s Market in Solvay on the afternoon of St. Patrick’s Day to
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