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ICS acquires Ithaca computer IT firm, Brightworks
ITHACA — ICS — an information-technology (IT) support firm with offices in Endicott, DeWitt, and Ithaca — announced it has acquired Brightworks Computer Consulting of Ithaca. ICS didn’t disclose the acquisition cost or any financial terms of the its acquisition agreement. As an IT implementation, support, and hosting-services company, the services that Brightworks offers will […]
Tioga County announces COVID-19 emergency relief loan program for small businesses
OWEGO — Small businesses in Tioga County that have been impacted by the coronavirus crisis can now apply for emergency loans through the county’s COVID-19 emergency relief program. The Tioga County Legislature created a $475,000 fund to provide 0-percent interest, 180-day emergency loans to small businesses in the county that have fewer than 50 employees.
Centro will remind riders to wear masks per governor’s order, but won’t refuse those who don’t
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Friday night at 8 p.m., an executive order from Gov. Andrew Cuomo goes into effect, requiring everyone over the age of two
Mirabito Convenience Store employee tests positive for coronavirus, Broome County warns customers
DICKINSON, N.Y. — An employee of the Mirabito Convenience Store at 879-881 Upper Front St. in Dickinson has tested positive for COVID-19, the Broome County
Oneida County COVID-19 death total rises by two, to six
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County on Thursday reported two more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the county’s total to six. The county provided no further details
CenterState CEO survey: 55 percent of CNY firms reduce workforce amid coronavirus crisis
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A new CenterState CEO survey found that 55 percent of responding businesses reported a decrease in product demand during the coronavirus shutdown
Akel family donates $50,000 for UHS workers
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Akel family has donated $50,000 to the UHS Foundation to support health-care workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic
Cuomo extends coronavirus shutdown to May 15
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York state’s COVID-19 lockdown will continue for at least another 29 days after Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday extended the “NY
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Hancock International Airport has secured nearly $13 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding as the facility reports a 47 percent passenger
Kirkwood man accused of causing $1,600 in damage to a vehicle
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — New York State Police in Binghamton on Monday night arrested a Kirkwood man after he allegedly caused more than $1,600 in damage
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