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DEC Announces New York’s Trout and Salmon Fishing Season Opens April 1

New York Anglers Encouraged to Get Outside Safely, Practice Social Distancing during COVID-19 Public Health Crisis State Stocking More than 2.2 Million Catchable-Size Trout in New York Waters State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today reminded New Yorkers that trout and salmon fishing season opens on Wednesday, April 1. New York’s coldwater […]

Correctional officers’ union at FCI Ray Brook sounds the alarm | Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Correctional officers’ union at FCI Ray Brook sounds the alarm | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Cuomo says coronavirus cases accelerating, apex could strike in two weeks

Source: Cuomo says coronavirus cases accelerating, apex could strike in two weeks

Get Involved: How You Can Help | Department of Health

Source: Get Involved: How You Can Help | Department of Health

DEC Releases Draft New York State Forest Action Plan – NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation

DEC Releases Draft New York State Forest Action Plan Plan Available for Public Comment through April 3 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the release of the draft New York State Forest Action Plan for public review and comment. The State Forest Action Plan is a 10-year strategic plan for […]

NY, IRS push tax deadline to July 15

Source: NY, IRS push tax deadline to July 15

NY hospitals ordered to expand capacity, Army and Navy to help downstate | NCPR News

Source: NY hospitals ordered to expand capacity, Army and Navy to help downstate | NCPR News

CLINTON COUNTY URGES RESIDENTS TO REMAIN HOME 

PLATTSBURGH, NY – Clinton County Government Officials can’t stress strongly enough for ALL residents, especially those that are most susceptible to the impacts of the COVID-19 virus, to stay home. Practicing, what has overnight become a common household term, social distancing is crucial to combating the virus by limiting the spread and ultimately protecting the […]

Coronavirus funeral rules: State loosens policy; immediate family can attend

By Elizabeth Doran | edoran@syracuse.com The immediate family of the deceased can now attend a private funeral and burial in New York. That’s the state government’s clarification of the rules, the state funeral director’s association said today. After the governor’s executive order Friday banning gatherings, funeral directors were told there could be no funeral ceremonies […]

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced he is signing the “New York State on PAUSE” executive order

EXECUTIVE ORDER Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced he is signing the “New York State on PAUSE” executive order, a 10-point policy to assure uniform safety for everyone. It includes a new directive that all non-essential businesses statewide must close in-office personnel functions effective at 8PM on Sunday, March 22, and temporarily bans all non-essential gatherings […]

It’s official: New York State calls off exams due to coronavirus closures

Source: It’s official: New York State calls off exams due to coronavirus closures

State joins Feds in extending tax deadline to July 15 | Newsday

Source: State joins Feds in extending tax deadline to July 15 | Newsday

Cuomo orders non-essential remain home, coronavirus cases top 7,100

Source: Cuomo orders non-essential remain home, coronavirus cases top 7,100

Barber shops, hair and nail salons ordered to close by governor | WNYT.com

Source: Barber shops, hair and nail salons ordered to close by governor | WNYT.com

Coronavirus live updates: Cuomo asks health-care retirees to be reserve force

Source: Coronavirus live updates: Cuomo asks health-care retirees to be reserve force

Cuomo directs 90-day mortgage relief program in New York State – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Cuomo directs 90-day mortgage relief program in New York State – Sun Community News & Printing

Cuomo: No More Than 25% of Company’s Workforce Can Leave Home

The new rule doesn’t apply to essential services like supermarkets, pharmacies, medical facilities, the media and gas stations. Read More: Cuomo: No More Than 25% of Company’s Workforce Can Leave Home

Cuomo signs bill to guarantee sick leave for New Yorkers during COVID-19 outbreak

Source: Cuomo signs bill to guarantee sick leave for New Yorkers during COVID-19 outbreak

Cuomo: NY businesses required to keep 50 percent of workforce home | wgrz.com

Source: Cuomo: NY businesses required to keep 50 percent of workforce home | wgrz.com

Non-Essential Employees Statewide Not to Report to Work Beginning March 17 | OPWDD

Source: Non-Essential Employees Statewide Not to Report to Work Beginning March 17 | OPWDD

A COVID-19 Message From Governor Cuomo

Dear Fellow New Yorker, I write to update you on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). During this pandemic, I cannot implore you enough to social distance — which means limiting all in-person social interactions as much as possible. Experts agree that staying apart is critical if we want to reduce the strain on our health care system […]

NY, CT, NJ to close restaurants, gyms, bars, and more starting Monday night as NY cases rise to 950 

Source: NY, CT, NJ to close restaurants, gyms, bars, and more starting Monday night as NY cases rise to 950 | News 4 Buffalo

Coronavirus: State officials are enforcing crowd limits at bars/restaurants – syracuse.com

Source: Coronavirus: State officials are enforcing crowd limits at bars/restaurants – syracuse.com

Cuomo suspends candidate petition process | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Cuomo suspends candidate petition process | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Governor Cuomo’s Coronavirus Update

https://www.facebook.com/GovernorAndrewCuomo/videos/797536340737348/?v=797536340737348&notif_id=1584290999996272&notif_t=live_video_share