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JCPenney to close seven New York stores, including Destiny USA location
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (OTC MKTS: JCPNQ), parent company of the retailer JCPenney, plans to close stores at Destiny USA, along with locations in
McMahon, other upstate county executives discuss economic recovery from pandemic
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Central New York passed phase one of New York’s regional economic reopening with flying colors and is now working its way through
May U.S. jobs report stuns with gain of 2.5 million jobs and drop in jobless rate
The U.S. economy surprisingly added 2.5 million jobs in May and the unemployment rate fell to 13.3 percent from 14.7 percent in April May as
Agency partners with National Development Council to participate in NY Forward loan program
DICKINSON, N.Y. — The Agency has announced a new partnership with the National Development Council (NDC) to provide assistance to Broome County businesses impacted by
City of Utica allows restaurants to use its sidewalks for outdoor dining
UTICA, N.Y. — The City of Utica on Wednesday announced that restaurants can apply to use city sidewalk space for outdoor dining now that the
Cuomo says restaurants in CNY, other phase 2 regions can reopen for outdoor dining Thursday
ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced that outdoor dining at restaurants will be permitted in Central New York and six other regions
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University’s leader says he doesn’t believe it’s possible to hold an in-person commencement ceremony for the Class of 2020 until after
SUNY Chancellor stepping down, to lead Ohio State University
ALBANY, N.Y. — SUNY Chancellor Kristina Johnson is stepping down to become the next president of the Ohio State University, effective Sept. 1. State University
MVCC freezes tuition as part of 2020-21 budget
UTICA, N.Y. — The newly approved budget for Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) includes a freeze on tuition and student fees and no layoffs. The
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
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