COVID-19: Hudson Valley, Long Island To Resume In-Person Courthouse Operations COVID-19: Hudson Valley, Long Island To Resume In-Person Courthouse Operations
Covid-19: Hudson Valley, Long Island To Resume In-Person Courthouse Operations With the mid-Hudson Valley and Long Island regions set to begin reopening amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, courts will also begin opening up doors to in-person proceedings. Janet DiFiore, the Chief Judge for New York State, announced on Tuesday, May 26 that courts will begin phasing the return of judges and staff to courthouses in the regions now that they’ve met the state mandates for reopening. Beginning on Wednesday, May 27, courts will gradually resume in-person operations in Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties, followed by Ulster and Sullivan counti…
COVID-19: NY On Pause Measure Extended For Long Island COVID-19: NY On Pause Measure Extended For Long Island
Covid-19: NY On Pause Measure Extended For Long Island Long Island will remain “on pause” for at least two more weeks, as New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo extended the order in certain regions of the state while others start reopening economies. Cuomo said that some downstate regions, including Long Island, will be extended through Thursday, May 28, as they work to meet the state’s seven metrics that will permit reopening. Earlier story - COVID-19: Here Are New Activities, Low-Risk Businesses Restarting This Week Downstate According to the Department of Health, Long Island has not seen: a 14-day decline in hospital deaths, or fewer than five…
COVID-19: Concerns Voiced As Local Malls Plan To Reopen COVID-19: Concerns Voiced As Local Malls Plan To Reopen
Covid-19: Concerns Voiced As Local Malls Plan To Reopen Click here for an updated story - COVID-19: Mall Owner Pulls Back On Reopening Date Simon says ... it’s time to reopen some malls in the region amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Simon Property Group announced this week that Woodbury Common Premium Outlets in Orange County will be reopening on Saturday, May 16, the day after the state “unpauses” and begins reopening some non-essential businesses. Other planned openings in New York include Shops at Nanuet, and The Westchester in White Plains. In total, nearly two dozen properties in the area are expected to reopen, pend…
COVID-19: Plan For Phased Reopening Of NY Businesses By Region Outlined By Cuomo COVID-19: Plan For Phased Reopening Of NY Businesses By Region Outlined By Cuomo
Covid-19: Plan For Phased Reopening Of NY Businesses By Region Outlined By Cuomo Some regions in New York will begin to slowly “unpause” from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as soon as Friday, May 15 if they meet certain specifications and health measures. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo made the announcement during a news briefing held at midday Monday, May 4 at Wegmans Conference Center in Rochester. Cuomo said the state will allow selected regions to begin opening some non-essential businesses in phases, though they will have to meet certain requirements before being given the green light by the state. According to state officials, Long Island, New Yo…
COVID: Completed Results Of Antibody Study Show Percentage Of NYers Testing Positive COVID: Completed Results Of Antibody Study Show Percentage Of NYers Testing Positive
COVID: Completed Results Of Antibody Study Show Percentage Of NYers Testing Positive New York's now completed antibody testing study shows the percentage of the state's population who have antibodies for the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The survey developed a baseline infection rate by testing 15,000 people at grocery stores and community centers across the state over the past two weeks.  Of those tested, 12.3 percent were positive: 11.5 percent of women tested positive and 13.1 percent of men tested positive. Gov. Andrew Cuomo shared the data in a power-point presentation during an appearance at the MTA New York City Transit Corona Maintenance Fac…
COVID-19: NY Will Take Regional Approach To Reopening, Says Cuomo, En Route To White House COVID-19: NY Will Take Regional Approach To Reopening, Says Cuomo, En Route To White House
Covid-19: NY Will Take Regional Approach To Reopening, Says Cuomo, En Route To White House With cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) stabilizing in New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that the state will take a regional approach to reopening the economy. Speaking in Buffalo before heading to the White House to discuss COVID-19 testing with federal officials, including President Trump later in the day on Tuesday, April 21, Cuomo said that with different parts of the state being impacted differently by the virus, he would be taking a regional approach to reopening non-essential businesses. “In this state, we have very different regions within New York,” Cuomo said. “People think of …