The Peru Gazette

When New York was experiencing our worst days, we were moved by the generosity of states around the country. We promised we would pay that forward when other states were in need, and today we are doing just that. New York will deliver a shipment of the medication Remdesivir to Florida tomorrow as the state […]

COVID-19 July 10 Updates Nursing Home Visitation Updates State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker announced today that nursing homes and long term care facilities in New York will be allowed to resume limited visitations for facilities that have been without COVID-19 for at least 28 days, a threshold set by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid […]

From the office of NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli Federal Aid Needed to Cushion the Blow as Revenues Drop The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected many local governments’ revenues and its impact will likely be severe for many municipalities’ finances, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. As sales […]

Source: Gyms, still shut, are part of a class-action lawsuit against NYS | Newsday

July 9, 2020. The number of total hospitalizations remains steady. Yesterday, there were 851 total hospitalizations. And we are encouraged and grateful that this week the number of people being intubated dropped below 100 for the first time since the crisis began in full. We’ve made incredible progress as a state, but that progress is […]

I understand many people are anxiously awaiting a decision on school reopening. New York has 700 school districts statewide that range from rural to urban to suburban districts and we have been spending the past weeks and months in discussion with all stakeholders on what September looks like. As in every other decision on reopening, […]

Source: Cuomo’s emergency powers questioned | NCPR News

Source: Malls in some New York regions can reopen this week, Cuomo says – syracuse.com

Source: Governor Cuomo Announces Individuals Traveling to New York from Three Additional States Will Be Required to Quarantine for 14 Days | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

I hope you enjoyed your holiday weekend. We are proceeding with our phased reopening approach with proper caution. Today, New York City begins Phase 3 of reopening but indoor dining will not move forward at this point. The Mid-Hudson region will enter Phase 4 of reopening tomorrow, July 7 and Long Island is on track […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: DOH Report Says Staff Spread COVID-19 In Nursing Homes

Source: New York State Fair canceled for 2020: ‘A really tough one,’ Cuomo says – syracuse.com

Source: Coronavirus in NY: Hospitalizations stay below 900; 10 new deaths – syracuse.com

Source: SUNY schools waive SAT, ACT requirements amid coronavirus pandemic – syracuse.com

June 30, 2020. Last week, along with my fellow governors of New Jersey and Connecticut, I announced a travel advisory for all individuals traveling to NY from states with significant community spread. Individuals traveling to NY must quarantine for a 14-day period upon arrival. In recognition of the situation, we have added eight additional states […]

Source: Number of states under New York quarantine order doubles

Source: New York Republican chair calls for end to Cuomo’s emergency powers – syracuse.com

Source: Local business owners call on Gov. Cuomo to reopen malls

Source: Impact of air conditioning circulating COVID-19 delays reopening of gyms, malls, cinemas | Top Stories | nny360.com

Source: New York cities face “temporary” 20% state aid cuts | NCPR News

June 26, 2020. Our strategy for reopening has been to reopen in phases—following the data and opening broader as it dictates. We also have a strategy of test, trace and isolate. The contact tracing program allowed us to quickly identify two clusters related to COVID-19 in Upstate New York — one at an Oswego County […]

Source: Adirondack prison swings from juniors to seniors | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Campers Encouraged to Follow Guidelines to Help Prevent Spread of COVID-19 While Enjoying Beauty of Adirondacks and Catskills The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that additional DEC campgrounds in the Adirondack and Catskill parks will open on July 1 to existing reservation holders for the 2020 season. To maintain social […]