Governor Cuomo – Latest Briefing
Today Governor Cuomo provided updates on Hospitals, Schools and Mental Health.
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CLICK the link below to view the full briefing
Schools in N.Y. State Closed Until End of Academic Year
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Governor Cuomo said it was impossible to reopen schools “in a way that would keep our children and students and educators safe.”
Here’s what you need to know:
- Schools across N.Y. State will stay closed through the end of the school year, Cuomo said.
- Bodies pile up as New York struggles to bury its dead.
- It’s May 1, rent is due, and the #CancelRent movement is growing.
- A paramedic from Colorado who came to N.Y.C. to help fight the virus has died of it.
- The last patients at the Javits Center temporary hospital will be released today.
CLICK HERE to see the full article
A New Report Survey Paints Stark Picture for Hudson Valley Nonprofits Income Plummets While Many See Increased Need for Services
Mid-Hudson Valley nonprofit organizations are reeling financially because of the COVID-19 economic shutdown. For many, this has driven up the need for services while simultaneously causing a dramatic drop in revenue due to plummeting donations, fees for services, and canceled fundraising activities. For others, it has meant a temporary halt to income-generating programs and activities.
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CLICK HERE to learn more about Funding and Loan Opportunities for Hudson Valley
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According to a recent survey of 215 nonprofits conducted by the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP), more than half of the nonprofits surveyed throughout Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Sullivan and Ulster counties described their financial circumstances as so difficult they may have to make significant changes – from laying off staff to ceasing operations – within four months or less. This, they say, is coming against a backdrop of increased demand among some nonprofits for their services due to heightened need brought on by the pandemic.
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WE’RE STILL OPEN HV — Get your business listed in this free directory for local businesses being impacted by COVID-19
We’re Still Open HV is a new local resource for brick and mortar businesses in the Hudson Valley to let the community know that they are “still open” and to share what modifications they have made to stay open during the COVID crisis.
You can search for restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, retail businesses, among others, to find out what those businesses are offering, link to their social media and websites, and support local business.
This is a completely free directory for local businesses being impacted by the coronavirus. Click below to get your business signed up.
COVID-19 Updates
What You Need To Know
NEWNew York State to Begin Tracing COVID-19
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On April 30, New York State announced a contact tracing pilot program supported by Mayor Mike Bloomberg to begin in the coming weeks. The contact tracing program will be used to control the infection rate of the disease.
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Advisory Board Formed for Business ReopeningP
Governor Cuomo recently announced the creation of the ‘New York Forward Re-Opening Advisory Board’ to help guide the state’s re-opening strategy. The advisory board will be chaired by former Secretaries to the Governor Steve Cohen and Bill Mulrow and includes over 100 business, community and civic leaders including Heather Briccetti, President & CEO of The Business Council.
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Additional Guidelines for Phased Reopening Plan RevealedP
On April 28, Governor Cuomo outlined additional details on a phased in business reopening plan for New York State. A 12 point guideline for businesses to follow was revealed.
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Members Making an ImpactP
National Grid is lending support and resources to produce critical equipment for healthcare workers and patients. Read more
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Tell us what your company is doing so we can highlight your efforts on our Members Making an Impact page.
Latest In New York
Coronavirus Casesp
As of this mailing there have been 304,372 confirmed cases in New York State with 167,478 confirmed cases in New York City.
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Reopening the Hudson Valley Hospitality Industry
Please Join Joe Bonura JR. & Mike Bonura (BONURA Hospitality Group)P
This discussion will tackle the critical challenges facing the hospitality industry during COVID-19 and will present suggestions to Governor Cuomo on how to reopen in a safe environment for workers and customers
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TOPIC: Guideline strategies for reopening the Hudson Valley Hospitality Industry
DATE: May 5thTIME: 10:15 AM
This discussion will tackle the critical challenges facing the hospitality industry during COVID-19 and will present suggestions to Governor Cuomo on how to reopen in a safe environment for workers and customers.
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REGISTER and submit your questions and comments below.
