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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 […]

Source: NY, IRS push tax deadline to July 15

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 […]

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

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

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

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Source: State Corrections suspends prison visit over COVID-19 concerns | wgrz.com

Source: First major part of NY Thruway’s $355M cashless system installed near Syracuse (video) – syracuse.com

Source: Cuomo: Requirement to have 180 school days waived; decision to close up to districts – syracuse.com

Source: NY state workers to get 2 weeks’ paid leave if ordered into COVID-19 quarantine – syracuse.com