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Jun 15, 2021

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...

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May 25, 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...

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May 17, 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...

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May 13, 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...

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May 3, 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...

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Mar 7, 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...

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Mar 3, 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...

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Feb 22, 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...

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Feb 12, 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,...

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Jan 13, 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...

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Dec 11, 2020

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...

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Dec 10, 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...

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Nov 11, 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,...

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Aug 17, 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...

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Aug 14, 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...

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Jul 16, 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:...

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Jul 8, 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...

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Jul 7, 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...

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Jun 30, 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...

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Jun 16, 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...

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