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Covid-19: Five Regions In New York On Track To Enter Phase 4 This Week
Half of New York’s 10 regions are on track to enter Phase 4 of the state’s mandated four-phase reopening as the state continues its recovery from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The Mohawk Valley, Finger Lakes, North Country, Central New York, and Southern Tier are all set to enter Phase 4 of reopening their economies as of Friday, June 26, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced during a COVID-19 briefing on Wednesday, June 24 in Manhattan.
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In Phase 4:
Low-risk, ou…
Covid-19: There Are Now New Rules For Graduations, Houses Of Worship In NY
New York’s recovery from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been quicker than expected, allowing for the loosening of rules for potential graduation ceremonies and houses of worship.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced over the weekend, that in-person graduations will be permitted with less than 150 people starting Friday, June 26.
In addition, churches, mosques, temples, and other religious buildings in regions that reach Phase 2 of reopening can open back up with 25 percent capacity.
In both cases, proper social distancing protocols must be maintained, and the reopening is subject to …
Covid-19: Five NY Regions Cleared To Move To Phase 2 Reopenings, Including Barbershops, Salons
After some initial confusion, five regions in upstate New York have been given the green light to enter Phase 2 of their reopening plans amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that as of 1 p.m. on Friday, May 29, the Finger Lakes, North Country, Mohawk Valley, Central New York, and the Southern Tier can reopen selected businesses, though under strict guidelines.
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Phase 2 includes office-based jobs, real estate, barbershops, salons, and expanded retai…
Covid-19: Hudson Valley, Long Island To Resume In-Person Courthouse Operations
With the mid-Hudson Valley and Long Island regions set to begin reopening amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, courts will also begin opening up doors to in-person proceedings.
Janet DiFiore, the Chief Judge for New York State, announced on Tuesday, May 26 that courts will begin phasing the return of judges and staff to courthouses in the regions now that they’ve met the state mandates for reopening.
Beginning on Wednesday, May 27, courts will gradually resume in-person operations in Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties, followed by Ulster and Sullivan counti…
Covid-19: Here Are New Activities, Low-Risk Businesses Restarting This Week Downstate
While some regions will begin reopening their economies in New York this week, some limited activities and recreation options will be permitted downstate, where the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is still prevalent.
When several of the state's 10 regions “unpause” on Friday, May 15, some activities will be permitted statewide, including landscaping, gardening, other low-risk recreational activities such as tennis, and drive-in movie theaters.
“We’re going to open businesses statewide that are low risk, giving some recreational choices, such as tennis, or drive-in movie theaters,” New York Go…
