Mid-Hudson Valley Region Begins Phase 2

What you need to know

The Mid-Hudson Valley entered Phase 2 of reopening.  Long Island will enter Phase 2 June 10th. You can read more about our New York Forward guidance for Phase 2 here.

Tax Abatement Deadline
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The new deadline for filing property tax abatements is July 15, 2020. Yesterday, legislation was signed authorizing local governments to extend this deadline in recognition of the hardships many families and businesses continue to face as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Testing remains a top priority.
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There are now more than 800 COVID-19 testing sites across the state.
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More information on where and how to get tested for COVID-19 is available at coronavirus.health.ny.gov.
Testing Sites
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New York, in partnership with CORE, has established 11 new testing sites in communities that have been particularly impacted by COVID-19.
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CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and strengthening communities affected by or vulnerable to crises.
You MUST wear a mask when riding public transportation systems
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Metro-North has taken unprecedented steps in preparing for riders’ return to the service. Trains and stations are cleaned and disinfected nightly, and the state is delivering 500,000 cloth masks, as well as 10,000 gallons and 100,000 2-oz. bottles of hand sanitizer to the railroad. Remember: You MUST wear a mask when riding public transportation systems.
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It is mandatory and a sign of respect for your fellow riders.

Phase 3 – Re-Opening Guidance for Food Service / Restaurants & Personal Care

Food Service / Restaurants
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New York State has released guidance for Phase 3 re-opening of food service/restaurants & Personal Care
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The anticipated date for our Mid-Hudson Region (including Putnam County) to enter Phase 3 is Tuesday, June 23, 2020.
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The guidance summary, the detailed guidance, and the safety plan template are available HERE:
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The main features of Phase 3 are:
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  • Limit indoor capacity to no more than 50% of maximum occupancy, exclusive of employees.
  • All indoor and outdoor tables with seating for customers must be separated by a minimum of 6 ft. in all directions.
  • Patrons must wear face coverings at all times, except while seated
  • Ensure all staff wear face coverings at all times and that they practice hand hygiene and use bare hand barriers
  • Affirm you have reviewed and understand the state issued industry guidelines, and that you will implement them (Phase 3).
  • Conspicuously post completed safety plans on site.
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Similar to the Phase 2 (outdoor seating) guidelines, you must affirm that you have read the Phase 3 guidelines and will implement them. You must also create a new safety plan (or modify your existing plan) and post that plan on site.
Personal Care
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This guidance applies to non-hair-related personal care businesses and services, including tattoo and piercing facilities, appearance enhancement practitioners, massage therapy, spas, cosmetology, nail specialty, UV and non-UV tanning, or waxing.
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You must affirm that you have read the Phase 3 guidelines and will implement them. You must also create a new safety plan (or modify your existing plan) and post that plan on site.
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The guidance summary, the detailed guidance, and the safety plan template for Phase 3 Industries can be found HERE:
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COVID Updates

Guidance On COVID-19 Workers’ Compensation

The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board has published a COVID-19 and Workers’ Compensation Q&A document to answer questions about workers’ compensation benefits to employees who contract COVID-19 while on the job.
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