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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 1,790,191 (+1.12%) Brazil 514,849 (+3.29%) Russia 405,843 (0.00%)** UK 276,156 (+0.71%) Spain 239,479 (+0.10%) Italy 232,997 (+0.14%) India 190,962 (+4.36%) France 189,009 (+0.14%) Germany 183,500 (+0.11%) Peru 164,476 (+5.66%) Source: Johns Hopkins […]

Airport and Airlines COVID-19 Update The Plattsburgh International Airport is open and operational. However, several of our airlines continue to operate flights on a reduced basis. The Airport restaurant has reopened on a limited basis. As for Car Rentals, Avis, Enterprise, and Hertz, are open to support car rental needs. Airport staff, TSA and the Airlines are […]

Dear Governor Cuomo, As president of the union that represents the uniformed men and women of the New York State Police and as a member of the boards of the National Association of Police Organizations, the National Troopers Coalition, the Police Conference of New York and the Northeast Regional Troopers Coalition – which collectively represents […]

Before I turn to the latest COVID news, I want to address the violent protests in our state and across the nation. The outrage we are seeing is a response not only to the killing of George Floyd but to the continuing racism in this country that is chronic, endemic and institutional. It is collective […]

Source: Violence, looting in Upstate NY: Protests turn ugly in Buffalo, Albany, Rochester (videos) – syracuse.com

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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 […]

Source: Update: Governor Cuomo extends Phase 1, businesses erupt in confusion | NCPR News

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 […]