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- Aug 30, 2021
Expanded Eligibility for NYS COVID-19 Grant Program
Governor Kathy Hochul announced changes to the NYS COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program that increases the pool of...
mbohne
- 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...
mbohne
- 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...
mbohne
- 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...
mbohne
- 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...
mbohne
- Apr 13, 2021
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...
mbohne
- Mar 12, 2021
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...
mbohne
- Mar 10, 2021
$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...
mbohne
- 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...
mbohne
- Mar 4, 2021
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...
mbohne
- 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...
mbohne
- Feb 22, 2021
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...
mbohne
- 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...
mbohne
- 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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- Feb 3, 2021
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...
mbohne
- Jan 27, 2021
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...
mbohne
- Jan 8, 2021
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, 2021
'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, 2021
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...