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COVID-19: Concert Venues, Comedy Clubs Not Safe To Reopen; 'We're Not Out Of Woods,' Cuomo Says COVID-19: Concert Venues, Comedy Clubs Not Safe To Reopen; 'We're Not Out Of Woods,' Cuomo Says
Covid-19: Concert Venues, Comedy Clubs Not Safe To Reopen; 'We're Not Out Of Woods,' Cuomo Says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is taking a “wait-and-see” approach when it comes to reopening large concert venues and comedy clubs during the COVID-19 pandemic. While much of the state’s economy has reopened for business, Cuomo has deemed large venues that could draw large crowds too risky due to the potential spread fo the virus. Cuomo said that with students in New York colleges and schools returning to class, he wants to wait to see if there is any spike in COVID-19 cases before opening up any businesses considered “non-essential.” “I am not in this job to cause people pain, so help me Go…

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COVID-19: Here's When NY Casinos Can Reopen, What Restrictions Will Be In Place COVID-19: Here's When NY Casinos Can Reopen, What Restrictions Will Be In Place
Covid-19: Here's When NY Casinos Can Reopen, What Restrictions Will Be In Place Feeling lucky? Casinos in New York State have been given the green light to begin reopening next week, albeit with certain restrictions in place to help prevent any spike or spread of COVID-19. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Thursday, Sept. 3 that casinos and video lottery terminal facilities can reopen as of Saturday, Sept. 9 with a 25 percent occupancy limit. According to Cuomo, any venues that reopen will be subject to safety restrictions that include strict enforcement of face coverings except when eating or drinking, and social distancing. The reopening decision will apply…

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COVID-19: Here's Rundown Of Cases By Municipality As Westchester Moves Near Reopening Phase 3 COVID-19: Here's Rundown Of Cases By Municipality As Westchester Moves Near Reopening Phase 3
Covid-19: Here's Rundown Of Cases By Municipality As Westchester Moves Near Reopening Phase 3 Westchester could be a week away from entering Phase 3 of the four-phase process of reopening the economy as the state recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Hudson Valley is on track to enter Phase 3 as of Tuesday, June 23, when it would join Western New York, the Capital Region, Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, Central New York, Mohawk Valley, and North Country. In Phase 3, indoor dining is permitted, as well as personal care services such as nail salons and tattoo parlors, though all businesses will be under strict restrictions. In Westchester, 216,186 residents have …

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Here's What To Know As Hudson Valley Starts Phase 2 Of Reopening Process COVID-19: Here's What To Know As Hudson Valley Starts Phase 2 Of Reopening Process
Covid-19: Here's What To Know As Hudson Valley Starts Phase 2 Of Reopening Process The Hudson Valley region has just become the latest in New York to enter Phase 2 of reopening the economy as the state recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Under the guidelines set forth for the state's 10 regions, the Hudson Valley is has started the second part of the four-phase process on Tuesday, June 9, with businesses reopening under strict guidelines. Earlier story - COVID-19: There Are Now New Rules For Graduations, Houses Of Worship In NY Those businesses will only be permitted to reach 50 percent occupancy, social distancing will be required, and face cov…

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COVID-19: Day Now Set For Hudson Valley Reopening COVID-19: Day Now Set For Hudson Valley Reopening
Covid-19: Day Now Set For Hudson Valley Reopening Click here for a related story - COVID-19: Here's What You Should Know About The Four Phases Of NY Reopenings A day and date are now set for Phase 1 of the reopening of the Hudson Valley's economy amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Contact tracers have been identified and will be trained through the Memorial Day weekend with the first of the four phases of reopening now scheduled to begin on Tuesday, May 26 in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, Ulster and Sullivans counties, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Saturday, May 23 at his daily COVID news briefing in Albany…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Fourth NY Region Reaches Benchmark To Reopen Economy; Check Status Of Six Others COVID-19: Fourth NY Region Reaches Benchmark To Reopen Economy; Check Status Of Six Others
Covid-19: Fourth NY Region Reaches Benchmark To Reopen Economy; Check Status Of Six Others A fourth region in New York has been given the green light to “unpause” some non-essential businesses when the state begins slowly reopening the economy on Friday, May 15. North Country has joined the Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, and Mohawk Valley as regions that have met the seven metrics set forth by the state to begin reopening. You can check an online dashboard to track how close New York's six other regions are to reopening here. According to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, provided nothing changes, the four regions can begin opening businesses for phase one on Friday, May 15, which …

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by Zak Failla