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Source: Mall titan: Lockdown puts store operators in ‘grave danger’   | Local News | thedailystar.com

Source: Cuomo’s office explains why Destiny USA can’t reopen yet – syracuse.com

We are witnessing a lot of events occurring simultaneously. It is easy to be confused. There are many who want to intentionally blur the lines between peaceful, legitimate protesters and looters. They want you to watch the videos of the looting — not the video of Mr. Floyd being murdered. Don’t fall for it. Throughout […]

Source: Summer day camps in NY can open later this month, Cuomo says – syracuse.com

Our state’s response to Coronavirus is an incredible feat. All of New York — 19 million people — responded to this crisis with a level of determination and discipline that amazed me. Just 50 days ago, at the height of the crisis in New York, 800 people died a single day and we were experiencing […]

COVID-19 June 1 Updates Important Information for Hair Salons and Barbershops There have been questions about mandated testing for employees at hair salons and barbershops. We reached out to the Governor’s office and Empire State Development and they informed us of the following: It is RECOMMENDED that employees at hair salons and barbershops are tested […]

Source: Cuomo orders AG probe into “disturbing” police actions at protests | NCPR News

Project Removing Railroad Bridge over the Interstate 87  The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that crews are scheduled to begin demolition operations on a railroad bridge crossing I-87 in the Town of Plattsburgh, Clinton County on Tuesday, June 2 with work expected to be complete by Wednesday, June 10. As part […]

Dear Governor Cuomo, As president of the union that represents the uniformed men and women of the New York State Police and as a member of the boards of the National Association of Police Organizations, the National Troopers Coalition, the Police Conference of New York and the Northeast Regional Troopers Coalition – which collectively represents […]

Before I turn to the latest COVID news, I want to address the violent protests in our state and across the nation. The outrage we are seeing is a response not only to the killing of George Floyd but to the continuing racism in this country that is chronic, endemic and institutional. It is collective […]

Source: After days of confusion, Cuomo says dentists in NY can reopen statewide – syracuse.com

COVID-19 May 29 Updates Phase II Updates After much confusion, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the North Country can enter Phase II. The NY-Forward website was also updated today to provide specifics for industries allowed to reopen under Phase II. Those industries are as follows: Offices: Summary Guidelines Detailed Guidelines Safety Plan Template Real Estate: Summary Guidelines […]

Source: State Lawmakers Pass Over 30 COVID Related Bills

The North Country Chamber of Commerce is welcoming the announcement that Phase Two of the business re-opening process can now begin in the North Country region. “Though the unexpected delay was frustrating, this green light is good news on two fronts,” states Garry Douglas, Chamber President. “First and foremost, it’s good news because it means […]

Source: Update: Governor Cuomo extends Phase 1, businesses erupt in confusion | NCPR News

Today I signed an Executive Order that permits store owners to deny entry to people who refuse to wear masks. Many stores have already implemented policies to this effect, and this order clarifies that they are within their rights to do so. People may choose to put themselves at risk but they don’t have the […]

Today the U.S. death toll from the Coronavirus pandemic topped 100,000, a tragic milestone. This is an unfathomable and immeasurable loss. Words simply fail in capturing the scale of this loss and the trauma and grief it has caused. Each person who we lost was loved. Each person will be missed. We stand united in […]

Source: North Country region eyes phase 2 of reopening for Friday

Source: Coronavirus in NY: Cases, maps, charts and resources