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New state law requires plans to protect public workers in health emergencies
A new state law requires all public employers to create plans to “adequately” protect workers in the event of another state disaster emergency involving a communicable disease. The plans would apply to both the state and localities, including school districts, the office of Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced. The governor signed the legislation on Labor Day. Plans […]
The Agency seeks proposals for purchase and redevelopment of former “IBM Country Club” site in Union
UNION, N.Y. — The Agency on Thursday announced it is seeking proposals for the purchase and redevelopment of the site formerly known as the “IBM
Oneida County reports 11 COVID-19 infections in last day
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County officials on Wednesday reported that the county had 11 new coronavirus cases in the last day. The number of active
City seeks buyer for former Syracuse Developmental Center property
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh has announced that the former Syracuse Developmental Center campus is for sale. It is the “long vacant,” 48-acre
Syracuse mayor extends weekend Walton Street closure for dining, shopping through September
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The weekend conversion of Walton Street in Armory Square into a two block, open air café and shopping area will continue through
Elmira man busted for trying to use counterfeit bills at area Kohl’s store
BIG FLATS, N.Y. — The New York State Police announced they have arrested an Elmira man after he tried to use counterfeit $50 bills to
State Police arrest pair for home burglary in Chenango
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — New York State Police in Binghamton announced they have arrested two Broome County residents following a break-in at a residence on Wilson
Onondaga County could lay off up to 250 people due to COVID-19 financial losses
The 154,000 workforce hours translates to about 250 people, he said. McMahon declined to specify which county departments the layoffs would affect. If the federal
Onondaga County warns of potential COVID-19 exposure at Skaneateles business
SKANEATELES, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Health Department has confirmed that an employee at the LakeHouse Pub in Skaneateles has tested positive for COVID-19. Members
Onondaga, Madison counties to allow indoor classes at gyms
Both Onondaga County and Madison County on Thursday announced they are allowing gyms and fitness centers to hold indoor classes again after five months of
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