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The Governor announced today that hair salons, barber shops and other personal care services will expand to 75 percent capacity beginning May 7. The Governor also announced that he will rescind the Executive Order establishing the micro-cluster zone strategy in light of New York State’s progress against the COVID-19 pandemic. Applicable state public health guidance […]

Source: Vermont news: Civil lawsuit filed against Koffee Kup bakery over abrupt layoffs

Source: Abrupt closure of Koffee Kup bakery affecting local businesses

Source: New York restaurants prepare to apply for ‘revitalization’ grants

Source: The Editorial Board: NY Hero Act needs changes to make safety rules less heavy-handed | Editorial | buffalonews.com

Source: Broadway poised to announce September return

Source: Yes, the chicken wing shortage is real in Upstate New York. And check out those prices – syracuse.com

Source: Yes, the chicken wing shortage is real in Upstate New York. And check out those prices – syracuse.com

Source: Groups appeal ANR permit to sink ferry in Lake Champlain | Sun Community News MIDDLEBURY | Out of concern for Lake Champlain’s underwater ecosystems, the Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) and the Lake Champlain Committee (LCC) have appealed a permit

Source: GOP, landlords call for end to eviction ban | State News | nny360.com

Source: Cuomo: COVID-19 curfews for New York bars and restaurants ending in May

Source: First Burlington to Boston direct flight takes off Thursday

Source: Nursing Homes Concerned About Funding For New Mandates

Source: Albany Appears Poised To Extend Eviction Moratorium Again – Gothamist

On Wednesday, the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center reported just 2.82 percent of Canadians were fully vaccinated, compared to 27.12 percent in the U.S. The Leger poll results may have dampened enthusiasm at the national level for a quick border reopening, particularly if Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces re-election in the autumn. “Trudeau may […]

Source: North Country economic recovery shows signs of picking up steam | NCPR News

Food and Beverage Service Curfew The 12 a.m. food and beverage service curfew will be lifted for outdoor dining areas beginning May 17 and for indoor dining areas beginning May 31. Catered Events Curfew Changes Governor Cuomo also announced that the 1 a.m. curfew for catered events where attendees have provided proof of vaccination status or a recent negative COVID-19 test result will be lifted beginning […]

Source: ‘Challenging time for hiring’ | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Vermont reintroducing ‘work search’ requirement for unemployment benefits

The COVID-19 pandemic abruptly halted tourism in New York City, one of the world’s top tourist and business traveler destinations, during parts of 2020, resulting in a dramatic falloff in the number of visitors and creating a steep drop in economic activity, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. […]

Source: Vermont Koffee Kup abruptly closes, lays off 250 employees – VTDigger

Source: Vermont Lake Monsters announce 68-game schedule for 2021 season

Source: Collected sales tax shows recovering economy | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The past year has been hard on the economy. With non-essential businesses closing down last March, some still remain closed, the local area and economy has changed drastically.

Source: Vermont tourism industry estimated to be down by about $700 million

Source: Chamber prez: Border impact hard to quantify | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com