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How do I get a contact tracing job in NY? Work from home in coronavirus battle – syracuse.com

Source: How do I get a contact tracing job in NY? Work from home in coronavirus battle – syracuse.com

Plans for reopening take shape in CNY: Here’s what we know so far – syracuse.com

Source: Plans for reopening take shape in CNY: Here’s what we know so far – syracuse.com

OneWorkSource reopens centers as state relents | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: OneWorkSource reopens centers as state relents | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

ORDA puts Olympic Center tunnel on hold | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: ORDA puts Olympic Center tunnel on hold | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Governor Cuomo’s May 12th COVID-19 Briefing

DiNAPOLI: APRIL SALES TAX COLLECTIONS DECLINE OVER 24 PERCENT AFTER COVID-19 SHUTDOWN

Local sales tax collections dropped 24.4 percent in April compared to April 2019, leaving many of New York’s local governments grappling with shortfalls, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Sales tax collections totaled $1.02 billion in April. Plummeting sales tax collections were widespread, leaving counties, cities and some other local governments short by about […]

Want to see if your NY region is ready to reopen? State launches new dashboard – syracuse.com

Source: Want to see if your NY region is ready to reopen? State launches new dashboard – syracuse.com

NY nursing homes required to test staff for COVID-19 twice a week

Source: NY nursing homes required to test staff for COVID-19 twice a week

The North Country needs about 500 more tests to begin first phase of reopening | NCPR News

Source: The North Country needs about 500 more tests to begin first phase of reopening | NCPR News

BREAKING: North Country close to reopening; Finger Lakes, Mohawk Valley, Southern Tier on May 15th | NCPR News

Source: BREAKING: North Country close to reopening; Finger Lakes, Mohawk Valley, Southern Tier on May 15th | NCPR News

Assemblyman Billy Jones’ May 11th COVID-19 May 11 Updates

NYForward: Reopening the State   Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a new initiative called NYForward that will help guide the state in reopening after the NY On PAUSE order ends on May 15.   The state will open regionally in four phases and each region will have to meet the following criteria before it can reopen. […]

Cuomo: Statewide Shutdown Ends May 15; 3 Regions Meet Criteria to Begin Reopening, but not the North Country

Source: Cuomo: Statewide Shutdown Ends May 15; 3 Regions Meet Criteria to Begin Reopening – NBC New York

Governor Cuomo May 11th COVID-19 Briefing

Governor Cuomo’s May 10th COVID-19 Briefing

Oswego bar, Binghamton brewpub lose liquor licenses for violation of coronavirus order – syracuse.com

Source: Oswego bar, Binghamton brewpub lose liquor licenses for violation of coronavirus order – syracuse.com

Cuomo Extends Authority for ‘PAUSE’ Order, But Some Reopening Still Possible After May 15 – NBC New York

Source: Cuomo Extends Authority for ‘PAUSE’ Order, But Some Reopening Still Possible After May 15 – NBC New York

Cuomo on unemployment report: ‘The economics are devastating’ | NCPR News

Source: Cuomo on unemployment report: ‘The economics are devastating’ | NCPR News

New York state-run campgrounds won’t open until June

Source: New York state-run campgrounds won’t open until June

Locals Appointed to “New York Forward” Advisory Board

News from Assemblyman Billy Jones   The New York Forward Reopening Advisory Board was created to help guide the reopening and rebuilding strategy for New York as it recovers from the COVID-19 public health emergency.   Garry Douglas, President and CEO of the North Country Chamber of Commerce, and James McKenna, President and CEO of […]

Assemblymen Jones and Stec call for action on mounting unemployment insurance claims

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) has caused the shutdown of thousands of businesses across the United States and millions of Americans are out of work. In New York State, over 1.6 million residents have filed for unemployment and frustration is mounting as claims continue to be unprocessed.[1] Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) and […]

Contesting Your Property Assessment

Click here to view an NYS Department of Taxation and Finance Video 

Is Your Assessment Fair? NYS Dept. of Taxation & Finance video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5OtqfIlWk8&feature=youtu.be

NYS Property Taxation Explained

CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE VIDEO 

North country has met 5 of Cuomo’s 7 criteria to reopen | Public Service News | nny360.com

Source: North country has met 5 of Cuomo’s 7 criteria to reopen | Public Service News | nny360.com

Local hospitals get more federal aid | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Local hospitals get more federal aid | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise