re-open

Governor Andrew Cuomo started off the holiday weekend by reminding everyone of the importance of wearing face masks. His statement was designed to both emphasize the need during the holiday and also serve as a general reminder. New York state is still in the process of entering various re-opening phases. Since the Rochester and Finger […]

New York State posted a new tool this week called the “New York Forward Business Reopening Lookup Tool” to help business owners determine when they’re allowed to re-open during the pandemic and the new health standards they must follow to do so safely. A business owner only needs to visit here and click the “Get Started” button […]

New York officials hope to re-open barber shops and hair salons in Phase 1 areas, such as the Rochester and Finger Lakes region, within approximately two weeks. During his daily pandemic briefing this weekend, Governor Andrew Cuomo explained that the plan is tentative because of the up-close nature of the work: “That is an occupation […]

Many Rochester businesses are keen to re-open and start serving the residents of Rochester again after being forced to close by the state’s pause for nonessential businesses. As this pause is set to expire, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a four-step plan to gradually re-open businesses in New York. Cuomo announced construction and manufacturing would be […]

Initially deemed non-essential workers and ordered to close their shops several weeks ago, barbers and hair stylists are now being given the choice to re-open their businesses in many states. As pointed out by CNN on Tuesday, April 28, black barbers are struggling with this decision. Although many of them can’t afford to remain closed […]