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Local companies awarded state funding for workforce development

Tenney advocating for small business support in next relief bill

Construction begins on Marcy-New Scotland transmission line project

Vermont dairy agency offering grants for agritourism in the Northeast

Tops Markets merging with Price Chopper/Market 32

Frankfort company gets $400K from state to expand, produce more hospital gowns

Federal grant funding available to Utica nonprofits

NY sales tax revenue drops 10% in 2020, more than 2009 recession

No tax increase in Palmieri's 2021-22 Utica budget proposal

New York to allow lottery ticket delivery using phone apps

NY Assembly to pass legislation helping workers, small businesses

Mega Millions ticket wins $1 billion jackpot

MetLife Foundation donates $150K to help nonprofits in Mohawk Valley during pandemic

New transmission line project will allow transfer of clean energy from Marcy to Albany County

Former Word of Life Church building for sale in Chadwicks

Fly Creek Cider Mill closing, may reopen pending pandemic impacts

Local leaders react to Cuomo's dual scenario budget proposal

Utica-Rome Speedway up for sale

Schumer: Biden team commits to covering $2 billion more in pandemic costs in NY

State allows indoor dining again in hot spots following lawsuit

2021 State of the State: Cuomo introduces affordable internet proposal for low-income families

Dozens of job openings available at Briggs & Stratton

SBA reviving Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses

Millions of Americans still waiting for second stimulus payment

Cuomo proposes allowing online sports betting to boost state's revenue

Macy's closing Sangertown Square store by April

Still waiting for your stimulus payment? Here's where you can check the status

Cuomo: Extended unemployment benefits to begin next week in NY

House approves $2,000 stimulus checks, sending to GOP-led Senate

NY passes law to limit evictions, closures in pandemic

A look at how relief funds will be allocated in New York, nationally

U.S. jobless claims rise to 885,000 amid resurgence of virus

Herkimer BOCES completes purchase of former Remington school

Herkimer County Hunger Coalition donates to local charities

Former Utica Steam Cotton Factory to be redeveloped

NDAA provision supporting semiconductor industry good news for Cree facility

COVID presents difficult decisions for restaurant owners

In face of 'grim' jobs report, Biden backs more COVID-19 aid

More Remington employees furloughed, firearms license progressing

U.S. hiring slows sharply to 245,000 jobs as virus intensifies

Mortgage rates fall to record low for 14th time in 2020

Judge dismisses Nexus Center contractor's claims against Oneida County

Utica restaurant temporarily closes after positive COVID tests

COVID-19 adds an extra need for Giving Tuesday donations

Thruway Authority approves rate hike, bill surcharge

Herkimer Save A Lot to close later this month

Oneida Nation and Oneida County partner to attract workers to CNY

NRA pays $2.5 million after NY probe into 'dangerous' insurance

Forget sad Thanksgiving: Early Christmas fever takes over

Picente releases Oneida County's $434 million 2021 budget proposal

AAA: Gas prices remain steady in Utica area since last week

DEC awards funding to projects throughout Mohawk River Watershed

Construction resumes on Verona Hampton Inn

Virtual Job Fair held via Zoom in Otsego County

Rome cost-cutting measures through pandemic help avoid tax hikes in 2021 budget

NYS Thruway Authority finishes hearings on proposed toll increase

Exclusive: Remington Arms new owners discuss future of Ilion plant & workers

Social Security benefits going up a modest 1.3% next year

Public invited to comment on proposed Thruway toll hikes

Giotto Enterprises adding 50 jobs after signing 'Pledge to American Workers'

Local woman receives SBA's Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award

New Remington owners plan to call back at least 200 workers; Marlin line relocating

Harbor Freight in Herkimer Grand Opening Oct. 17, still hiring

Oneida County budget deadline extended to November

Unemployment rates on downward trend since start of coronavirus pandemic

Tax department advises those on unemployment to consider adjusting withholdings to avoid owing taxes

Cree facility taking shape as framework construction continues

Budget director: NY won't consider slashing spending until after November election

Rome business gets $100K grant to expand production, create jobs

Annual Polar Express train ride postponed to 2021

Griffo pushes state to delay plastic bag ban enforcement

U.S. home sales spike an unprecedented 24.7% in July

Herkimer County IDA awarded $1 million for water line project

Construction continues on $9M office building project in Rome

2 businesses awarded DRI funding for new locations in Rome

New York prepares for potential surge in unemployment claims

Local housing authorities receive $640K in CARES Act funding

NASA research to be conducted at Rome drone test site

Briggs & Stratton has 200 job openings in Sherrill

Cuomo calls Trump's executive order 'laughable'

Home 2 Suites by Hilton opens in Utica

Utica Children's Museum awarded $200K for new location

New law allows businesses to manufacture, sell liquor-infused ice cream

Local companies awarded nearly $2 million to produce PPE

36,000 acres of land in Adirondacks on the market for $180 million

Oneonta regional airport gets $70K in federal funding

Home prices on the rise throughout the U.S.

Faxton Urgent Care closing, layoffs looming as MVHS struggles to recover from pandemic

Earthbound Trading Company moving into Sangertown Square

New York State considering changing an old law to allow hair salons to open on Sundays

Griffiss airport receives $4.5 million for runway improvements

Schumer pushes for federal investment in semiconductor production at Cree

NDAA passes House, includes measures to help local industries

Mohawk Valley Economic Development District receives $400K in CARES Act funding

Briggs & Stratton files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Orgill construction ahead of schedule in Rome

Tioga Downs Racetrack closing permanently in October

Vernon Downs to lay off most of its staff without word from state on reopening

Crews finish foundation at Cree construction site in Marcy

Herkimer County Chamber of Commerce holds focus group to discuss reopening

New York Coronavirus Cases

County data is updated nightly.

Cases: 1670716

Reported Deaths: 48049

County	Cases	Deaths
Queens	214905	8858
Kings	214366	9200
Suffolk	164539	3105
Nassau	150538	2935
Bronx	146559	5920
Westchester	109038	2116
New York	105491	3954
Erie	66059	1610
Richmond	57895	1590
Monroe	52990	993
Rockland	39149	895
Orange	37631	730
Onondaga	32606	634
Dutchess	22678	410
Albany	21030	333
Oneida	19829	480
Niagara	15404	312
Broome	15169	336
Saratoga	12095	145
Schenectady	10946	178
Ulster	10206	229
Rensselaer	9124	132
Putnam	8460	86
Chautauqua	7379	123
Chemung	6454	130
Oswego	6060	89
Ontario	5858	89
St. Lawrence	5622	89
Steuben	5545	138
Cayuga	5406	89
Jefferson	4852	63
Sullivan	4822	60
Herkimer	4578	107
Wayne	4510	65
Cattaraugus	4458	76
Genesee	4450	118
Madison	3869	85
Clinton	3704	26
Livingston	3576	56
Tompkins	3489	42
Columbia	3425	96
Fulton	3389	84
Montgomery	3219	107
Cortland	3192	60
Allegany	2913	81
Warren	2872	55
Wyoming	2853	49
Tioga	2826	56
Greene	2682	71
Orleans	2463	81
Chenango	2461	70
Otsego	2402	43
Washington	2366	52
Franklin	2120	12
Lewis	2080	30
Seneca	1632	53
Delaware	1543	33
Essex	1356	26
Schoharie	1229	13
Yates	1017	26
Schuyler	870	12
Hamilton	285	2
Unassigned	182	118
Out of NY	0	193