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Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

The New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) today announced employer contribution rates for the State Fiscal Year 2021-22 will increase from 14.6 percent to 16.2 percent of payroll for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and from 24.4 percent to 28.3 percent of payroll for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS). NYSLRS is […]

September 2, 2020. New York State launched an online portal where all registered voters can request an absentee ballot if you are worried about in-person voting due to COVID. There’s no need to wait — you can request an absentee ballot for the November 3rd election today. (Please note that you must already be registered to vote […]

Fall is a special time in New York State. It is fast approaching, and we want to make sure families and communities can safely enjoy all the season has to offer. Today, new guidance was released on seasonal activities, which include corn mazes, pick-your-own fruit and vegetable operations, hayrides and haunted houses, on how to […]

Source: New NY law requires employers to give sick leave to all workers; here’s what you need to know – syracuse.com

The North Country Chamber of Commerce advises that Vermont imposes travel limits for Essex, Hamilton counties The state of Vermont has imposed travel restrictions for New York’s Essex and Hamilton counties.   The restrictions were imposed as Essex County contends with its first major outbreak at a nursing home. As of Monday, at least 84 […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Governor Cuomo today announced new state guidance for agritourism businesses as New York State enters the Fall season. The businesses, which include corn mazes, pick-your-own fruit and vegetable operations, hayrides and haunted houses, are considered low-risk outdoor arts and entertainment and are permitted to operate under New York’s NY Forward guidance. The businesses that can […]

Source: Absentee Voting | New York State Board of Elections

Source: Rise in coronavirus transmission ‘inevitable’ when schools reopen, Cuomo says – syracuse.com

It’s been 184 days since New York’s first confirmed COVID case. Yesterday, 66,241 tests were reported with 656 positive — a 0.99% infection rate. The total hospitalizations statewide dropped to 418, the lowest number since this crisis began, and there were 109 New Yorkers in ICUs — also the lowest number recorded. Sadly, we lost […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: NY Thruway update: Cashless toll system on track for start by end of 2020 – syracuse.com

Source: SUNY Oneonta to suspend in-person classes for 2 weeks after 105 coronavirus cases found – syracuse.com

Source: Cuomo says update on reopening NY casinos coming this week – syracuse.com

Source: Cuts to state education aid upend hybrid learning plans at urban schools

In response to an uptick in COVID cases in Western New York, New York State has set up eight new free rapid testing sites. Four of the sites are in Buffalo and another is in Dunkirk, where there has been a cluster of cases at a manufacturing plant. Residents of Western New York (Allegany, Cattaraugus, […]

Source: Schools say permanent 20% cuts would be devastating | NCPR News

Source: New York Gov. Cuomo: Local districts will make call on return of high school sports – syracuse.com

Source: Cuomo sets coronavirus case limit for NY colleges to pause in-person classes – syracuse.com

Source: Former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver heads to prison

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: Extra $300 in NY unemployment benefits: What you need to know – syracuse.com

Source: Coronavirus: SUNY Plattsburgh punishes 43 students after packed party – syracuse.com

August 26, 2020. Today we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment’s adoption into the U.S. Constitution, giving women the right to vote. We honor the suffragists and activists who fought for equality and paved the way forward—and we stand united in the fight to break down remaining barriers to full equality for Americans. […]