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From the office of Assemblyman Dan Stec Republican candidate for NYS Senate   Drive-thru diplomas, virtual ceremonies are simply inadequate   The Governor and State Department of Health issued guidelines for graduation ceremonies today and Assemblyman Dan Stec (R,C,I-Queensbury) is pointing out that they are just not good enough for our students and school districts. […]

COVID-19 June 3 Updates Restaurant Outdoor Seating Update Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced today that outdoor dining at restaurants will be permitted under Phase Two of reopening. Restaurants that have already entered Phase Two can reopen for outdoor dining beginning tomorrow, June 4th. Outdoor tables must be spaced six feet apart, all staff must wear face coverings […]

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: State Lawmakers Pass Over 30 COVID Related Bills

Updates on PPP Loan Forgiveness On Friday, the SBA released additional guidance for borrowers and lenders on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness. For information on the borrower requirements for loan forgiveness, visit this website. For information on loan review procedures for lenders and borrowers, visit this website. Please note, loan forgiveness is not automatic- to […]

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From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones “For weeks, I, along with local officials, have been voicing concerns about testing capacity as the Governor’s directive called for increased testing as a requirement to regionally reopen, including the testing mandates for nursing homes. Now the stark reality of our worries has been realized as Wadsworth testing […]

US-Canada Border Update The American and Canadian governments have agreed to extend the existing restrictions on non-essential travel across our shared border for an additional 30 days. The restrictions have been extended until June 21. Individuals may cross the border only for established essential purposes including health care workers and others commuting for essential work, […]

The state will reopen in four phases, with at least 2 weeks between each phase.   Here is a breakdown of each phase:   Phase One: Construction Manufacturing Retail – Curbside Pickup Wholesale Trade Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting Phase Two: Professional Services Retail Administrative Support Real Estate / Rental & Leasing Phase Three: Restaurants […]

News from Assemblyman Billy Jones   The New York Forward Reopening Advisory Board was created to help guide the reopening and rebuilding strategy for New York as it recovers from the COVID-19 public health emergency.   Garry Douglas, President and CEO of the North Country Chamber of Commerce, and James McKenna, President and CEO of […]

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) has caused the shutdown of thousands of businesses across the United States and millions of Americans are out of work. In New York State, over 1.6 million residents have filed for unemployment and frustration is mounting as claims continue to be unprocessed.[1] Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) and […]

Source: North Country representatives keep pushing for broadband | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

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 […]

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) announced he is seeking accounts of North Country residents helping the community recover from the novel coronavirus pandemic. Jones plans to share stories submitted from residents on social media to show how the community is coming together during these difficult times. “North Country residents are never ones to shy away from […]

Pro Bono Legal Services for those Denied Unemployment Insurance Benefits   The New York State Bar Association and state court system are offering pro bono legal services for people who need help in securing unemployment benefits.   Starting this week, NYSBA says that people can go to their website and be matched with a lawyer […]

Source: Upstate reps see path for reopening | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

 Assemblyman Dan Stec (R,C,I-Queensbury) today applauded the announcement by Governor Cuomo that New York State will use a regional approach to reopening New York State’s economy. This move comes on the heels of the bipartisan advocacy of Assemblyman Stec, local and regional leaders and area small business owners to abandon a one-size-fits-all approach for one […]

Source: Local lawmakers to Cuomo: Upstate standards for reopening economy differ from NYC | Public Service News | nny360.com

Urges rethinking of statewide pause until May 15, two-tier approach to jumpstarting upstate economy is vital Assemblyman Dan Stec (R,C,I-Queensbury), who is running for State Senate in the 45th District, today issued the following statement concerning Governor Cuomo’s plan to continue “New York State on Pause” through May 15: “While I understand the need to […]

COVID-19 April 16, 2020 Updates Important General Updates Governor Cuomo’s Mask Executive Order: face coverings are only required in public spaces in situations where social distancing is not possible If you cannot keep 6 feet away from other people when in a public space, wear a mask The New York State on Pause order has […]

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) is asking the federal government for more federal aid in the event that a new stimulus bill is passed. As it stands, New York has more recorded cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus than any other state in the nation, and in order to […]

State agriculture industry on the brink of collapse due to coronavirus pandemic From the office of Assemblyman Dan Stec candidate for NY State Senate Assemblyman Dan Stec (R,C,I-Queensbury) and his Assembly colleagues are calling on President Trump and New York’s Congressional delegation to take action on behalf of our agricultural industry. In a letter sent […]

Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.14 New York ON PAUSE Order Extended All non-essential businesses will remain closed and social distancing protocols will remain in effect until April 29 The CDC recommends wearing a mask in public Also, remember to please remain 6 feet away from people in public, including in grocery stores When shopping for […]

Source: Davis, Stec share takes on state budget | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Assemblyman Dan Stec (R,C,I-Queensbury), who is running to succeed Betty Little as Senator in the State’s 45th Senate District today issued the following statement: “Yesterday, Governor Cuomo made a decision to deploy the National Guard on a mission to remove many of our ventilators and ship them to downstate hospitals. This comes on the heels […]