Governor Andrew Cuomo

Governor Andrew Cuomo has said that low-risk youth sports will be authorized to continue on July 6 with the phase 3 re opening plan. Low-risk sports include baseball, softball, gymnastics, field hockey, cross country and crew. Social distancing regulations will still be in place for those attending, and there can be no more than 2 […]

In a historic move, Ithaca, N.Y. is the first city in the nation to seek rent relief for tenants who’s income has been effected by the pandemic. Ithaca’s city council is asking the State of New York if its Mayor could be given the power to cancel residential and small business rent. The State Department […]

According to Governor Andrew Cuomo and his health officials, New York State now has the lowest rate of coronavirus transmission in the U.S. His announcement came during his daily briefing where he announced that 5 regions of the state were cleared to begin phase 3 re opening. The state’s re opening procedures are dependent on […]

An executive order by Governor Andrew Cuomo will order police and local governments to “reinvent” law enforcement techniques in New York. The New York State Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative ordinance states that local governments across the state have to develop a plan that “reinvents and modernizes police strategies and programs” before April 1 2021. […]

On Friday, June 12 phase 3 is set to take effect in 5 New York regions. In Phase 3, indoor dining will be available for most restaurants and personal care businesses will allowed to open again. Businesses will have to follow strict guidelines that can be found here. A few regions entered phase 2 almost […]

Governor Andrew Cuomo gave the okay for an outside small graduation for high school students. The governor said starting June 26th he will allow small graduation ceremonies of up to 150 people. It’s going to be interesting to see how this happens when you have some schools  that have classes of over 200 seniors graduating. […]

According to a press release from Governor Andrew Cuomo, “COVID-19 is still a real threat and we’re still battling it. I know it’s not on the front pages today, but it is still in people and in society, but thanks to the people of New York and the nurses, doctors and essential workers, today we […]

Some of the anchor stores at Eastview Mall opened on June 2 in accordance with Governor Andrew Cuomo’s phase 2 re opening plan. While the rest of the mall is still closed due to the the COVID-19 pandemic, certain stores that have external entrances, such as Von Maur, Old Navy and Macys are open for […]

Governor Andrew Cuomo has confirmed the Phase 2 re-opening procedure for five regions across New York. The Finger lakes, Mohawk Valley, Central New York, Southern Tier and North Country are now permitting certain nonessential businesses to re-open. These include offices, real estate, in-store retail, vehicle sales, leases and rentals, commercial building management, hair salons and […]

On Wednesday, May 27th, Governor Andrew Cuomo travelled to Washington D.C. to meet with President Donald Trump at the white house to discuss reopening the economy. During his address on Tuesday May 26th, Cuomo announced that while still very tragic, only 74 people died of coronavirus and that it’s a sign that “…We are heading […]