2020 in pictures: A look back at an unforgettable year in Central NY
Updated Dec 31, 2020;
Posted Dec 30, 2020
A nurse checks a patient s IV bag in the Upstate University Hospital s Covid-19 ICU Wednesday, December 16, 2020.N. Scott Trimble | strimble@syracuse.com
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It’s been a year like no other for people around the globe, with the coronavirus pandemic taking front and center stage. As 2020 comes to a close, we look back at the images that best captured the challenges - and even some triumphs - during this time in Central NY.
Syracuse University #notagainsu student protesters refuse to leave the Crouse Hinds Hall building Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Syracuse University. Students protesting racism and prejudice on campus continued to occupy the administrative building for the 11th day in a row.Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com
COVID-19 Quarantine Time Shortened in New York
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In early December, the CDC shortened the recommended time someone should spend in quarantine after being exposed to COVID-19 from 14 days to 10 days. The CDC said someone without COVID-19 symptoms could end quarantine after 10 days without taking a test and after seven days with a negative COVID-19 test.
However, the CDC still recommended the full 14-day quarantine, saying that was the safest option. While the CDC said the quarantine time could be 10 days the CDC left it up to local public health authorities to determine and establish quarantine options for their jurisdictions.
Grants from CNY Arts help agencies and artists through Covid (Your Letters)
Updated Dec 24, 2020;
To the Editor:
In response to the crisis facing the arts sector in Central New York caused by the pandemic, CNY Arts has been in the process of raising $1M for the CNY Arts Covid-19 Impact Fund. This initiative, which is almost half-way to its goal, has and will continue to provide emergency funding for arts agencies and artists in Cayuga, Cortland, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, and Oswego counties.
CNY Arts would like to thank its many community partners for their role in the success of this fund drive so far. We are gratified at the number of supporters, including businesses and individuals too numerous to mention here. As we look back at the first six months of this effort, our organization is especially appreciative of the challenge grants provided by The Central New York Community Foundation, The Dorothy and Marshall M. Reisman Foundation, and the John Ben Snow Foundat
Will Syracuse University students return in January? Depends on post-holiday caseloads, McMahon says
Updated Dec 23, 2020;
Posted Dec 23, 2020
Syracuse University looks slightly different in the Covid-Era, hundreds of signs dot the campus reminding of masks, the stay safe pledge, social distancing and reminders to get tested, Syracuse, N.Y., Friday August 28, 2020
Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.
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Syracuse, N.Y. – Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon said public health and Syracuse University officials are watching for coronavirus case trends in mid-January to determine whether and when students could return to campus.
Specifically, officials are looking at Jan. 9 to 16, McMahon said today. That’s when Covid-19 cases might again surge because of holiday gatherings.
Covid relief bill includes $15B for independent concert venues, theaters: ‘We did it!’
Updated Dec 21, 2020;
Posted Dec 21, 2020
Jill Anderson, artistic director at Syracuse Stage, at the podium in front of the Westcott Theater Thursday speaking on behalf of a bill that would offer $10 billion in aid for the live entertainment industry. To her left is Redhouse Arts Center director Samara Hannah, and to her right, in order, are U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon, Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh and Syracuse Common Councilor Joe Driscoll.
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Congress’ new $900 billion coronavirus relief bill includes good news for the entertainment industry, which has been largely shut down since the Covid-19 pandemic began in March.