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“Only 29% believe they can remain viable at 50% inside occupancy without outdoor seating. 22% believe they need 75% to be viable while 48% need a return to full inside capacity to remain viable.” The North Country Chamber of Commerce is calling for urgent attention to the future of the region’s restaurants following a survey showing […]

September 9, 2020. New Yorkers have worked hard to comply with reopening guidelines and we have some good news. Starting September 30th, restaurants in New York City can reopen for indoor dining with a limit of 25 percent capacity. All restaurants that choose to reopen must adhere to strict safety protocols, including temperature checks, face […]

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Source: “Misery on Main Street”: North Country leaders prep for economic turmoil if Congress doesn’t pass state, local aid | NCPR News

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Source: Coronavirus in NY: 4 states added, 2 removed from quarantine list – syracuse.com

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Source: The skinny on food waste; new incentives for composting programs – – The Adirondack Almanack

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Source: SUNY Oneonta cancels in-person classes this fall | Newsday

Earlier this week, in response to an uptick in COVID cases in Western NY, the State set up eight rapid testing sites for residents in the region. I wanted to share some of the results with you. From the testing team’s effort, a total of 6,385 tests were performed with results delivered in 15 minutes. […]

Source: Some NY casinos can reopen starting September 9th | NCPR News

Source: DEC opens comments for Fish Creek Campground management plan – – The Adirondack Almanack

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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 […]

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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 […]

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