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COVID-19 May 29 Updates Phase II Updates After much confusion, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the North Country can enter Phase II. The NY-Forward website was also updated today to provide specifics for industries allowed to reopen under Phase II. Those industries are as follows: Offices: Summary Guidelines Detailed Guidelines Safety Plan Template Real Estate: Summary Guidelines […]

Source: State Lawmakers Pass Over 30 COVID Related Bills

The North Country Chamber of Commerce is welcoming the announcement that Phase Two of the business re-opening process can now begin in the North Country region. “Though the unexpected delay was frustrating, this green light is good news on two fronts,” states Garry Douglas, Chamber President. “First and foremost, it’s good news because it means […]

Source: 8 ways offices will look different as CNY approaches phase two of reopening – syracuse.com

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C.  –  Congresswoman Elise Stefanik voted today in favor of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, bipartisan legislation that she cosponsors. This legislation would provide flexibility for small businesses that have utilized PPP loans. Specifically, this legislation extends the period businesses can utilize funds and receive forgiveness […]

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Updates on PPP Loan Forgiveness On Friday, the SBA released additional guidance for borrowers and lenders on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness. For information on the borrower requirements for loan forgiveness, visit this website. For information on loan review procedures for lenders and borrowers, visit this website. Please note, loan forgiveness is not automatic- to […]

Today I signed an Executive Order that permits store owners to deny entry to people who refuse to wear masks. Many stores have already implemented policies to this effect, and this order clarifies that they are within their rights to do so. People may choose to put themselves at risk but they don’t have the […]

May 28, 2020 The Latest Experts are still learning about coronavirus as the death toll continues climbing past 100,000. For months, public health officials have urged people to stay 6 feet apart to slow its spread through respiratory droplets. But some experts say 6 feet may not be enough and that airborne transmission of the […]

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More than 180 nations worldwide have confirmed cases of the coronavirus. The following have the highest number as of 4 a.m. ET*: US 1,699,933 (+1.10%) Brazil 411,821 (+5.27%) Russia 370,680 (+2.30%) UK 268,619 (+0.76%) Spain 236,259 (0.00%)** Italy 231,139 (+0.25%) France 183,038 (+0.10%) Germany 181,524 (+0.18%) Turkey 159,797 (+0.65%) India 158,613 (+4.44%) Source: Johns Hopkins […]

Today the U.S. death toll from the Coronavirus pandemic topped 100,000, a tragic milestone. This is an unfathomable and immeasurable loss. Words simply fail in capturing the scale of this loss and the trauma and grief it has caused. Each person who we lost was loved. Each person will be missed. We stand united in […]

Source: Vermont reports no patients hospitalized for COVID-19 Wednesday

By John T. Ryan Peru – Almost everyone is frustrated that the COVID-19 pandemic is depriving 2020 graduating classes the traditional pomp and circumstance of a formal graduation ceremony. This morning Peru High School Principal Matt Berry, several staff members, and parents were doing their part to honor the seniors. They placed individual large photo […]