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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...

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Accepting Applications: $800 Million Small Business Recovery Grant Program

The small business recovery grant program makes up to $800 million in funding available for small businesses to help them recover from...

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$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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Jun 15

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

$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

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

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

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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Apr 13

City of Albany Announces Upcoming Extended Patio & Outdoor Café Program Season

The City of Albany is kicking-off another season of the highly-anticipated Extended Patio & Outdoor Café program designed to assist local...

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Mar 12

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan Announces Launch of 'Restart Albany'

In response to President Biden’s signing of the American Rescue Plan and the continued expansion of COVID vaccine availability, Mayor...

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Mar 11

$1.9 Trillion Bill Moves Forward, Here's What's In 'The American Rescue Plan' For Small Businesses

Reported in the Washington Business Journal and Albany Business Review, The $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill, passed Wednesday by the...

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Mar 7

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 4

SBDC: Updated PPP Sole Proprietor, Independent Contractor, Self-Employed Loan Calculation Guidance

The SBA has released updated guidance for the new PPP Loan Calculations for Sole Proprietors, Independent Contractors and Self-Employed...

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Mar 3

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

Starting Feb. 24: Smallest of Small Businesses To Be Prioritized For PPP Loans

On Monday, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced the following regarding the Paycheck Protection Program. The announcement's...

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Feb 22

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

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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Feb 3

Applications Due March 3: Discover Albany Hospitality Great Program

The Michele L. Vennard Hospitality Grant Program of the Albany County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Fund is a fund of the Community...

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Jan 27

Applications Open For Downtown Resiliency Forgivable Loan Program

As small businesses have experienced major economic impacts related to COVID-19, state-mandated restrictions, and winter weather, the...

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Jan 8

Next Round Of PPP Is Starting January 11: Local Resources And Information

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Treasury Department, announced today that the Paycheck Protection...

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Jan 5

'Raising The Bar' Restaurant Recovery Fund Announced By Empire State Development

The initial round of grants through this program will be up to $5,000, restaurants can apply to the “Raising the Bar Restaurant Recovery...

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Jan 4

Applications Are Available: Albany County COVID-19 Small Business Grant Program

The program will be administered by the Advanced Albany County Alliance LDC through a partnership with the Community Loan Fund, which...

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Dec 30, 2020

$500,000 In Grants To Be Made Available For Small Businesses In Albany County

On Wednesday, Albany County Executive Dan McCoy was joined by Albany County Legislature Chairman Andrew Joyce and Community Loan Fund of...

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Most Recent News

NY State's COVID-19 Restrictions Lifted Across Commercial Settings

Accepting Applications: $800 Million Small Business Recovery Grant Program

$800 Million Small Business Recovery Grant Program Announced To Support NY Small Businesses

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NY State's COVID-19 Restrictions Lifted Across Commercial Settings

$800 Million Small Business Recovery Grant Program Announced To Support NY Small Businesses

Effective May 19, New York Adopts CDC's Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated Individuals

STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR CUOMO ON NEW CDC GUIDANCE ON MASK WEARING FOR FULLY VACCINATED INDIVIDUALS

Easing of COVID-19 restrictions on businesses, gatherings and venues announced

City of Albany Announces Upcoming Extended Patio & Outdoor Café Program Season

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan Announces Launch of 'Restart Albany'

$1.9 Trillion Bill Moves Forward, Here's What's In 'The American Rescue Plan' For Small Businesses

Starting March 19 Restaurants Can Move To 75 Percent Indoor Capacity

SBDC: Updated PPP Sole Proprietor, Independent Contractor, Self-Employed Loan Calculation Guidance

Starting April 2 Event, Arts and Entertainment Venues Can Reopen At 33% Capacity

Starting Feb. 24: Smallest of Small Businesses To Be Prioritized For PPP Loans

Additional Reopening Guidelines Announced As Infection Rates Continue To Fall

Restaurant and Bar Closing Times to be Extended to 11 P.M. Statewide Beginning Feb. 14

Applications Due March 3: Discover Albany Hospitality Great Program

Applications Open For Downtown Resiliency Forgivable Loan Program

Next Round Of PPP Is Starting January 11: Local Resources And Information

'Raising The Bar' Restaurant Recovery Fund Announced By Empire State Development

Applications Are Available: Albany County COVID-19 Small Business Grant Program

$500,000 In Grants To Be Made Available For Small Businesses In Albany County

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