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New York State issues guidance for businesses opening in phase 2
New York State officials have released the guidelines for businesses to follow in reopening in phase two of the state’s restart from the coronavirus shutdown.
New York State launches $100 million small-business loan fund
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Friday announced a new $100 million working-capital loan program for small businesses and nonprofits that did
Utica mayor to use voluntary furloughs, early retirements to bridge revenue shortfall in city budget
UTICA, N.Y. — Voluntary furloughs, an early retirement incentive, and a hiring freeze are among the actions that Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri is taking to
The Agency launches Broome County Reopening Playbook
DICKINSON, N.Y. — The Agency has introduced what it calls the Broome County Reopening Playbook. It seeks to provide “one-stop source for the information you
Here’s how small businesses can apply to get their PPP loans forgiven
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury on Friday night released a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
Opportunities in Estate Planning During the COVID-19 Crisis
In the last several weeks, we have seen the drastic impact of the COVID-19 crisis on our health, way of living, and the economy. While these times may feel uncertain, there are still many factors in your control and even opportunities for those who seek them out. This is especially true regarding your estate plan. The
Governor announces CNY “Regional Control Room” to oversee reopening of area economy
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon, Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh, and Randy Wolken, president and CEO of MACNY, the Manufacturers Association, will be
Cuomo greenlights phased regional reopening starting May 15
IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. — New York State’s COVID-19 lockdown is poised to partially end across the Mohawk Valley and Southern Tier — and likely Central New
DEC cites construction firm for environmental violations at St. Lawrence River site
MORRISTOWN — On March 23, Mike Sherry, an environmental conservation police officer with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), was patrolling along the St. Lawrence River in the town of Morristown at 295 River Road, when he saw several construction vehicles. Sherry noted that a company was working on the riverbank, so
New York Enacts Paid Sick-Leave Law
The budget bill signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on April 3, includes an amendment to the Labor Law that requires New York employers to provide sick leave to employees. The legislation becomes effective 180 days after it was enacted, which appears to be Sept. 30, 2020. The amount of sick leave an employer is required to
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