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Concessions operator at Syracuse airport warns employees of 54 layoffs

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Buffalo–based Delaware North, which operates food and beverage eateries at Syracuse Hancock International Airport, has told 54 of its employees they will be out of a job longer than previously anticipated. Read More

Colgate president serving as chair of New York Six Liberal Arts Consortium

HAMILTON, N.Y. — Colgate University President Brian Casey is now serving a two-year term as chair of the New York Six Liberal Arts Consortium. Read More

Madison County warns of possible public exposure to virus at Oneida Walmart

ONEIDA, N.Y. — The Madison County Health Department announced Tuesday it has learned of a possible public exposure to COVID-19 at the Walmart in Oneida last Thursday, July 30. Read More

MVHS medical staffs to merge

UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) announced that the medical staffs of Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare (FSLH) and St. Elizabeth Medical Center (SEMC) plan to merge. Read More

State pension fund posted slight negative return in fiscal year ending March 31, amid pandemic

ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Common Retirement Fund generated a -2.68 percent return on investments in the state fiscal year ending March 31, as the COVID-19-induced market selloff in March and late February hurt asset values. Read More

Oneida County daily coronavirus cases slow to low single digits

UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County on Monday announced just two new coronavirus cases in the last day, continuing the recent trend of single-digit daily infections. Read More

CenterState CEO promotes Rogers to management team as VP for racial equity & social impact

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO announced it has promoted Dr. Juhanna Rogers to its leadership team as its new vice president for racial equity and social impact. Read More

St. Joseph’s Health offering cord-blood donation program to expectant mothers

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Parents delivering babies at St. Joseph’s Health Hospital will now have the chance to voluntarily donate their baby’s umbilical cord blood to the Upstate cord blood bank at Upstate Medical University. Read More

Syracuse College of Law, RIT sign 3+3 admissions agreement

The Syracuse University College of Law and the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) have entered into a 3+3 admissions agreement for RIT students who want to pursue a career in law. (Eric Reinhardt / CNYBJ) Read More