Binghamton University Twitter study tracks early days of COVID-19 pandemic in U.S.
VESTAL, N.Y. — A new, preliminary study from instructors at Binghamton University looks at a snapshot of the U.S. coronavirus response on Twitter. Read More
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M&T Bank approaches nearly 2,000 PPP loans in Syracuse-Utica region
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — M&T Bank Corp., the largest bank in the 16-county Central New York region by deposits, says it has so far made 1,995 government-backed loans, totaling $416 million, in the Syracuse/Utica area under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Read More
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Tioga Chamber selects new president and CEO
OWEGO, N.Y. — The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce has appointed Andrew Hafer as its next president and CEO, effective May 29. Read More
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New York drone test site in Rome using $1.6M federal grant for UTM work
ROME — The New York UAS test site at Griffiss International Airport in Rome is using a federal grant of $1.6 million for work on unmanned traffic management (UTM). Read More
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Jefferson County hotel occupancy rate plunges nearly 35 percent in March
WATERTOWN — As the coronavirus shutdown of travel and much of business and daily life took effect in March, hotels in Jefferson County saw a sharp drop in guests in the month, according to a recent re Read More
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Chemung Financial profit falls 44 percent in 1st quarter
ELMIRA — Chemung Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: CHMG), parent company of Chemung Canal Trust Company, recently reported that its net income fell 44 percent to $2.5 million, or 51 cents a share, in the first quarter, from $4.5 million, or 92 cents, in the year-ago period. Read More
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Oneida County reports deadliest day yet with four COVID-19 deaths
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County on Thursday reported four COVID-19 deaths, bringing its total to 27. Read More
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Cortland, Cayuga, and Chemung counties get the nod to resume elective surgeries
Cayuga, Cortland, and Chemung counties are among 12 additional counties that Gov. Andrew Cuomo says are now eligible to resume elective surgeries. Read More
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Cuomo to CNY: Start to reopen the economy
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday gave the Central New York region the go-ahead to partially reopen its economy starting Friday — following nearly two months of lockdown. Read More
Health Care & Education
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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 -
Cuomo gives the go-ahead for phase 2 reopening in CNY, four other regions NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — The Central New York, Mohawk Valley, North Country, and Southern Tier regions have received the greenlight to start the second phase of their economic reopening, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced early Friday afternoon. Read More
Construction, Design & Real Estate
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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
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Cuomo gives the go-ahead for phase 2 reopening in CNY, four other regions NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — The Central New York, Mohawk Valley, North Country, and Southern Tier regions have received the greenlight to start the second phase of their economic reopening, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced early Friday afternoon. Read More
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Developers sought for Canastota project in state canal initiative CANASTOTA, N.Y. — Madison County is seeking developers to partner on a project to turn 160 Center St. in Canastota into a “canalside pocket neighborhood” as part of the state’s Reimagine the Canals initiative. Read More
Manufacturing & Engineering
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New York State launches $100 million small-business loan fund NEW YORK, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Friday announced a new $100 million working-capital loan program for small businesses and nonprofits that did not receive federal COVID-19 assistance. Read More -
Big declines in orders, shipments hampered New York manufacturing activity in May Still, manufacturers expect conditions to be better later this year A monthly gauge of New York manufacturing activity indicated the industry continues dealing with “significant declines” in orders a Read More
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ESD awards Ithaca firm $560K to produce COVID-19 respirator masks ITHACA, N.Y. — An Ithaca company will use a state grant to retool its facility for N95 respirator mask production. Read More