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Source: Scott relaxes ‘Stay Home’ rules to allow small gatherings, playdates, golf and outdoor recreation – VTDigger

Source: How Vermont is deciding to spend the largest federal grant it’s ever received – VTDigger

Source: North Country representatives keep pushing for broadband | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Mausoleums go under control of Towns of Plattsburgh, Ellenburg | Local News | pressrepublican.com

The Albany Times-Union reports: ALBANY – Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo blasted the federal government Tuesday for the continued stalemate on funding state and local governments in the next stimulus bill, calling on officials to put politics aside as thousands die from the coronavirus pandemic. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has riled Democratic officials and […]

The Albany Times Union is reporting that according to Cuomo none of the state’s 10 regions currently meets the state’s re-opening standards, which include declining COVID-19 infection rates and 90-day stockpiles of personal protective equipment in hospitals. The governor’s plan, which is based on guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control, also listed schools […]

Source: Stefanik, Cuomo spar over summer camps, federal funds | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: BREAKING: Cuomo orders schools closed for the rest of the academic year | NCPR News

Source: Comptroller DiNapoli: North Country sales tax revenues were up last quarter (for what it’s worth) | NCPR News

COVID-19 May 1 Updates School Closures Updates Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced all K-12 schools and college facilities statewide will remain closed for the rest of the academic year and will continue to provide distance learning during that time. The schools will also be required to continue meal programs […]

NYS schools closed for the remainder of the academic year.   

City and State New York 2 p.m. Update Friday, May 1, 2020   Schools will remain closed for the rest of this academic year Weeks after pushing back against New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s announcement that city schools would remain closed for the remainder of the academic year – asserting that that decision […]

Source: When will NY pharmacies offer coronavirus tests? There are ‘some obstacles’ – syracuse.com

Source: State agencies face austerity measures as fiscal crisis worsens | News | pressrepublican.com

DEC and Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) are encouraging New Yorkers to engage in responsible recreation during the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis. DEC and State Parks recommendations incorporate guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the New York State Department of Health for reducing the spread of […]

Source: Hopes for Saratoga racing season dim amid virus fears | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: NY offers to pay for child care for some essential workers through May 15 – syracuse.com

Source: NY State Fair director speaks to uncertainty of 18-day festival during coronavirus pandemic – syracuse.com

Source: Cuomo sued over restricted sign language interpreters for Covid briefings – The Buffalo News

**Please note that while the Governor is talking about reopening nothing has changed since the last executive order – we are still operating under NY at PAUSE until May 15th. All talks taking place are in the planning stage only.**   Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today outlined additional guidelines for […]

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Source: School boards warn thousands of jobs are imperiled by funding inaction | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com