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NY State's COVID-19 Restrictions Lifted Across Commercial Settings
Press release available here. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that COVID-19 restrictions are lifted immediately as 70 percent of...
mbohne
Jun 15, 2021
$800 Million Small Business Recovery Grant Program Announced To Support NY Small Businesses
The announcement press release is available here at governor.ny.gov. Announced by Governor Andrew Cuomo, the small business recovery...
mbohne
May 25, 2021
Effective May 19, New York Adopts CDC's Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated Individuals
Additional details on the State's New York Forward reopening guidance updates will be available here. Read the full announcement press...
mbohne
May 17, 2021
STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR CUOMO ON NEW CDC GUIDANCE ON MASK WEARING FOR FULLY VACCINATED INDIVIDUALS
Governor Andrew Cuomo released the following statement regarding the updated CDC recommendations on mask wearing and social distancing...
mbohne
May 13, 2021
Easing of COVID-19 restrictions on businesses, gatherings and venues announced
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont today announced easing of COVID-19 pandemic...
mbohne
May 3, 2021
Starting March 19 Restaurants Can Move To 75 Percent Indoor Capacity
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that restaurants outside of New York City, which have been operating at 50 percent capacity, can...
mbohne
Mar 7, 2021
Starting April 2 Event, Arts and Entertainment Venues Can Reopen At 33% Capacity
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that beginning April 2, event, arts and entertainment venues can reopen at 33 percent capacity, up to...
mbohne
Mar 3, 2021
Additional Reopening Guidelines Announced As Infection Rates Continue To Fall
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that as New York's hospitalization and COVID-19 infection rates continue to decline, New York is...
mbohne
Feb 22, 2021
Restaurant and Bar Closing Times to be Extended to 11 P.M. Statewide Beginning Feb. 14
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that given the continued decline in hospitalization and infection rates throughout New York,...
mbohne
Feb 12, 2021
Small Businesses That Received EIDL Or PPP Loans May Now Be Eligible for The NY Forward Loan Fund
When the NYFLF launched in May, the federal Small Business Administration had just issued rules regarding companies’ eligibility for...
mbohne
Jan 13, 2021
Second Phase of Empire State Digital Launched To Support Restaurants and Food Service Industry
Join Ritual ONE through Empire State Digital, here. Governor.ny.gov press release, here Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the...
mbohne
Dec 11, 2020
New NY Forward Small Business Lease Assistance Partnership Announced
Announcement press release is available here. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the launch of the New York Forward Small Business...
mbohne
Dec 10, 2020
Governor Announces Restaurants, Gyms, SLA-Licensed Entities Must Close In-Person Service After 10PM
Governor.NY.Gov Press Release, Available Here Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced new COVID-19 restrictions on bars, restaurants,...
mbohne
Nov 11, 2020
Gyms And Fitness Centers Can Reopen Starting Aug. 24
Updated at 3:30 p.m., Governor.NY.Gov news. Governor Cuomo today announced that gyms and fitness centers can reopen in New York starting...
mbohne
Aug 17, 2020
Bowling alleys throughout New York will be allowed to reopen Monday
Governor Cuomo announced that bowling alleys will be able to operate at a 50 percent maximum occupancy limit; face coverings and social...
mbohne
Aug 14, 2020
New Regulations For Bars And Restaurants Announced By Governor Cuomo
UPDATE 7/23/20: The New York State Liquore Authority has posted a Q&A on the Food Requirement with Alcoholic Beverage Purchase Guidance:...
mbohne
Jul 16, 2020
Cuomo: Malls Outside NYC Can Open Friday
Shopping malls, which were originally supposed to be part of Phase 4 of the reopening process but put on hold due to air quality...
liz2320
Jul 8, 2020
Permission Extended For Expanded Outdoor Alcohol Service
For another month via executive order 202.48, Governor Cuomo has extended rules that allow restaurants and bars to have alcohol service...
mbohne
Jul 7, 2020
NY Forward Phase IV: What Business Owners Need To know
Governor Cuomo released the NY Forward reopening plan including a detailed list of industries and types of businesses that will be able...
mbohne
Jun 30, 2020
What Business Owners Need To know For NY Phase III
Governor Cuomo released the NY Forward reopening plan including a detailed list of industries and types of businesses that will be able...
mbohne
Jun 16, 2020
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