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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 […]

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/29/watch-live-new-york-gov-andrew-cuomo-holds-a-press-conference-on-the-coronavirus-outbreak.html?fbclid=IwAR1a8xwmpQw-qx60SPjh6CrrlW1dl2zV0ENSjKEs2_wWG0UbZ7l53jdHsbQ

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

Source: Decision on New York school closures will be made by end of week, Cuomo says

Source:coronavirus New York: Governor Andrew Cuomo’s 12-step plan to reopen NY – ABC7 New CYork

Source: More than 1,000 prison staff contract coronavirus statewide, 20 inmates test positive in Washington County | NCPR News

Source: Cuomo officials say without federal help, deep state budget cuts coming | NCPR News

Source: NY pension fund to loan $50M to small, struggling businesses | Newsday

Source: Farmers have too much food to sell. New York might buy it | NCPR News

State Pension Fund Supports Paycheck Protection Program; Pursuing Additional $100 Million Allocation New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund) is putting $50 million toward the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a component of the latest coronavirus relief package. Under the PPP, employers can […]

Source: As coronavirus deaths in NY fall below 400, Cuomo gives some details about phased reopening – syracuse.com

State Will Conduct Antibody Testing for First Responders and Transit Workers Starting Next Week   Confirms 10,553 Additional Coronavirus Cases in New York State – Bringing Statewide Total to 282,143; New Cases in 57 Counties   Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the state is expanding diagnostic testing criteria to […]