GOVERNOR’S BRIEFING/June 10, 2020 Every Region Of NY Open NEW YORK – All 10 of New York State’s economic development regions are now in one phase of reopening, Governor Cuomo reported as his daily briefing this morning. He also confirmed 674 additional coronavirus cases in New York State, bringing the statewide total to 380,156. The new cases are in 35 counties; it included two in Otsego County, but that has not been confirmed by the county Health Department.…
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GOVERNOR’S BRIEFING/Monday, June 9 BIG APPLE’S BACK, CUOMO DECLARES NEW YORK – As New York City entered Phase One of reopening today, Governor Cuomo announced the Big Apple is now eligible to resume elective surgeries and ambulatory care in its recently embattled hospitals. He also announced the state is opening 14 new temporary testing sites at churches located in communities particularly impacted by COVID-19, in partnership with Northwell Health and SOMOS Community Care. The state is continuing to focus efforts…
GOVERNOR’S BRIEFING/Thursday, May 28 Cuomo, Perez, Rock Message: Wear A Mask! NEW YORK CITY – Cheered on by actress Rosie Perez and comedian Chris Rock, Governor Cuomo today issued an Executive Order authorizing businesses to deny entry to people who do not wear masks or face-coverings. The governor made the announcement at noon in New York City, as Otsego County businesses awaited details on how to enter the Phase 2 reopening tomorrow, which permits stores and offices to reopen for…
GOVERNOR’S BRIEFING/Wednesday, May 27 In D.C., Cuomo Asks For Legislation That Will Help The States From the Governor’s Press Office WASHINGTON – Governor Cuomo earlier today called on the U.S. Senate to pass a coronavirus relief bill that helps all Americans and provides unrestricted fiscal support for states. The next bill should focus on funding state and local governments, working families, state testing and tracing efforts and a real economic stimulus, with no handouts to corporations that do not protect…
GOVERNOR’S BRIEFING/Tuesday, May 27 Cuomo, Trump To Meet Today At White House ALBANY – Governor Cuomo Tuesday announced the Mid-Hudson Region has met all seven metrics and could begin Phase One of reopening, joining the Capital Region, Western New York, Central New York, North Country, Finger Lakes, Southern Tier and Mohawk Valley Regions, which includes Otsego County. Long Island is still on track to reopen today, May 27, when their contact tracing operation comes online and if deaths continue to…
GOVERNOR’S BRIEFING/Sunday, May 24 Beaches, RV Parks Campgrounds Open On Memorial Day LONG ISLAND – State beaches will be open for Memorial Day, Governor Cuomo said in today’s briefing. RV parks and campgrounds are also open. “We’re at the beach,” the governor said at this morning’s daily briefing. “What do New Yorkers do Memorial Day Weekend?”…
GOVERNOR’S BRIEFING/May 23, 2020 Worst Hit Regions May Reopen Soon, Cuomo Announces ALBANY – On Long Island, the number of coronavirus deaths is continuing to drop and contract tracing is coming online, and if this trend continues Long Island could be ready to open by Wednesday, Governor Cuomo announced today at his daily briefing. After New York City, Long Island and Westchester County were the hardest his areas in the state.…
GOVERNOR’S BRIEFING/Friday, May 22 $100M Loan Program Created For Women, Minority Businesses ALBANY – Governor Cuomo today launched the $100 million New York Forward Loan Fund to provide flexible and affordable loans to help small businesses, focusing on minority and women-owned small businesses, that did not receive federal COVID-19 assistance. The state will take a smart, targeted approach for distributing these loans, focusing on businesses with 20 or fewer employees and less than $3 million in gross revenues. Businesses interested…
GOVERNOR’S BRIEFING: Wednesday, May 20 Cuomo Allows 10 People To Worship Together ALBANY – Governor Cuomo today announced that, beginning Thursday, religious gatherings statewide will be allowed, but limited to 10 people practicing strict social distancing and wearing masks. Additionally, drive-in and parking lot services will also be allowed beginning Thursday. The Governor also announced the state is convening an Interfaith Advisory Council to discuss proposals to safely bring back religious services. For list of the members of the Interfaith Advisory…
GOVERNOR’S BRIEFING, Saturday, 4/18 Cuomo Allows Clerks To Wed Us From Afar ALBANY – At today’s briefing, Governor Cuomo said he will issue an Executive Order allowing town and village clerks to perform wedding ceremonies via video conference, a practice banned under current law. He will also allow engaged couples to obtain marriage licenses remotely.…