Issue 168: June/July 2020

The Impact on the CNY Economy. Stories on the aftermath of the COVID-19 epidemic and how it’s affecting all aspects of our lives — how we work, have fun and…

Local Businesses Get Another Shot at COVID-19 Relief

New round of funding may be available through Payroll Protection Program By Lou Sorendo While the powers in Washington look to replenish the COVID-19-inspired Paycheck Protection Program overseen by the…

100 Black Men of Syracuse

Nonprofit emphasizes work with youth, preparing it for job market, better life By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Ali Rahman of Syracuse views poverty as a domino effect. Once it hits a…

Issue 167: April/May 2020

Surgeon Duane Tull is Oswego Health’s new chief medical doctor. He talks about what’s been done to offer high-quality health services in Oswego County. Go to Issue - April/May 2020

COVID-19: Getting Information from Social Media? Oh, Boy!

Those who rely on social media for information are getting bombarded with misinformation. See some examples seen mostly on Facebook and LinkedIn By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant As with any other…

$451,497 — That’s the Amount Oswego County Wires Every Tuesday to NYS to Cover Medicaid Expenses

By Lou Sorendo It’s @medicaidtuesday. Phil Church, administrator for Oswego County, has taken to Twitter to inform the local community about the soaring cost of Medicaid. His tweets occur on…

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Waives COVID-19 Cost Sharing

Submitted by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Excellus BlueCross BlueShield will waive out-of-pocket costs for COVID-19 medical testing, diagnosis and treatment for its fully insured employer groups, individual market qualified health plans…

COVID-19 Emergency Relief Program for Oswego County’s Small Businesses

Submitted by Operation Oswego County In light of the devastating impact being felt by small businesses throughout Oswego County due to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak, Operation Oswego County, Inc. (OOC), with…