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Oneida County announces additional possible public exposure to virus at area stores

UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County officials on Tuesday reported recent, possible public exposure to the coronavirus at area retailers including Rite Aid in New Hartford and Aldi in Utica. Read More

Destiny USA asks state to reconsider decision keeping malls shut in phase 2

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Destiny USA’s owner says it hopes New York State will reconsider its “surprising” decision to not allow enclosed shopping centers to open alongside other retailers in phase two of the state’s regional reopening from the coronavirus shutdown, which began last Friday. Read More

Barclay Damon to give attorneys, staff the option to work from home even after offices reopen

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Barclay Damon, LLP “in the coming weeks” will reopen its 12 Northeast offices following their closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

2020 Syracuse Nationals car show is canceled; will return in 2021

GEDDES, N.Y. — Organizers of the 2020 Syracuse Nationals car show announced Monday they are canceling this year’s event, which had been scheduled for mid-July, due the coronavirus pandemic. Read More

Onondaga County Health Department warns of possible COVID-19 exposure at local coffee business

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Health Department has confirmed that an employee at Recess Coffee, located at 110 Harvard Place in Syracuse, has tested positive for COVID-19. Read More

Oswego Health removes COVID-19 triage tent at hospital

OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Health on Friday removed the respiratory triage tent that it had set up outside its Oswego Hospital emergency room a few weeks before to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

Dentists across New York state reopen for routine dental care

Dental practices across New York state reopened Monday for regular dental care like checkups and cleanings after being restricted to only emergency care for two months. Read More

Syracuse University outlines COVID-19 public-health framework for fall semester

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Requiring face masks, screening the entire student body to begin the semester, a contract-tracing program, and a testing site for students suspected of exposure to COVID-19. Read More

Cornell gathering input on possible fall-semester campus reopening

ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University says it is seeking feedback from its faculty on instructional planning for the autumn and input from students regarding the fall semester. Read More