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Source: 4 ways smoking pot can still cause you trouble in New York state – syracuse.com

Source: Big outdoor venues in NY can have more fans for concerts, games if they’re vaccinated – syracuse.com

Source: NY lawmakers extend Covid eviction moratorium through August – syracuse.com

Lawmakers from both parties pass ‘safe staffing’ bills for hospitals and nursing homes Source: “Safe Staffing” Bills Pass NYS Legislature

Source: Governor Cuomo Announces FY 2022 Budget Invests an Historic $5 Billion in Child Care, Fulfilling Many Recommendations Included in Child Care Availability Task Force Report

May 4, 2021. New Yorkers have embodied the spirit of New York Tough, and it shows in our numbers more and more every day. As the rate of vaccinations increases and the rate of infection decreases we are able to accelerate the reopening. I urge those who have yet to be vaccinated to protect themselves, […]

Source: In historic decision, court rules for trees over snowmobile trails | Sun Community News ALBANY | On a 4-2 vote announced Tuesday, the New York Court of Appeals ruled that 27 miles of state-planned snowmobile trails intended to connect towns in the Central

Source: Local reps weigh in on eviction moratorium extension | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | On May 3 the Senate voted on the extension of the “COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020” and the “COVID-19 Emergency Protect Our Small Bus

Source: SUNY campuses allow vaccinated to go mask-free | NCPR News

Source: Hiking reservations begin at a popular Adirondack trailhead | NCPR News

More Than $850M Paid Out, Overtime Hours Up Almost 40 Percent Over Last Decade The total cost of overtime in 2020 at state agencies reached an all-time high at more than $850 million, continuing an upward trend over the last decade and spurred on by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report released today by […]

May 3, 2021. As we continue our progress against COVID-19 in New York, we’re able to take additional steps to reopen our economy and help businesses and workers. Today, in union with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, we announced the easing of pandemic restrictions related to the tri-state region’s businesses, […]

Source: Educators could reap early retirement benefits | News | pressrepublican.com

More details here. Source: Governor Cuomo, Governor Murphy and Governor Lamont Announce Significant Easing Of COVID-19 Pandemic Restrictions on Businesses, Gatherings and Venues

Source: New York ends Covid capacity limits for businesses; what it means to you now – syracuse.com

The good news comes with a big caveat: Businesses must continue to maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet between patrons. Source: Nearly all Covid capacity limits ending May 19 in NY, but there’s a catch – syracuse.com

Senator Dan Stec today voted against legislation (S6362A) that would extend emergency tenant eviction protections for another four months. The measure passed the State Senate today and a vote is expected in the Assembly. “Early in the pandemic, when so many people lost their jobs and there was tremendous uncertainty, this law made sense,” said […]

New York — Nearly all of New York’s Covid-19 capacity limits on businesses will end May 19, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said today. Starting that date, bars and restaurants, museums, theaters, retail stores, gyms and fitness centers, amusement parks and family entertainment centers, hair salons, barber shops and offices and more will no longer be subject […]

Source: Cuomo raises capacity limits for salons, ends Covid cluster zone strategy – syracuse.com

Source: Clock is ticking for Upstate NY counties to ‘opt-in’ for lowering deer hunting age with firearms – newyorkupstate.com

April 30, 2021. Today we’re further easing restrictions on restaurants, personal care services and gyms. Our progress makes this possible. On May 7, indoor dining in NYC, hair salons, barber shops and other personal care services will expand to 75 percent capacity. And beginning May 15, gyms and fitness centers can expand to 50 percent […]

The Governor announced today that hair salons, barber shops and other personal care services will expand to 75 percent capacity beginning May 7. The Governor also announced that he will rescind the Executive Order establishing the micro-cluster zone strategy in light of New York State’s progress against the COVID-19 pandemic. Applicable state public health guidance […]

Source: New York restaurants prepare to apply for ‘revitalization’ grants

Source: The Editorial Board: NY Hero Act needs changes to make safety rules less heavy-handed | Editorial | buffalonews.com

Source: NY GOP aims to pick gubernatorial candidate in June, 17 months before election – syracuse.com