Post: Sep. 10, 2020
Cuomo: Over 9 Million COVID-19 Tests Conducted to Date In New York State
Governor Cuomo yesterday announced over 9 million diagnostic tests for COVID-19 have been conducted to date in New York State, and that the number of positive cases yesterday — 0.98 percent — was below one percent for the 34th day in a row. The Governor also confirmed 757 additional cases of novel coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 441,911 confirmed cases in New York State.
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Post: Sep. 9, 2020
Cuomo: 33rd Straight Day with COVID-19 Infection Rate Below 1 Percent
Governor Cuomo yesterday announced the 33rd straight day that New York State’s COVID-19 infection rate has been below 1 percent. Tuesday 0.91 percent of tests reported to the state were positive. The number of new cases, percentage of tests that were positive and many other helpful data points are always available at forward.ny.gov.
The Governor also announced that indoor dining in New York …
Post: Sep. 8, 2020
Four States Added to Incoming Travel Advisory – 2 Territories Removed
Governor Cuomo yesterday announced four additional states—Delaware, Maryland, Ohio and West Virginia—meet the metrics to qualify for New York State’s COVID-19 travel advisory. Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands have been removed. The advisory requires individuals who have traveled to New York from areas with significant community spread to quarantine for 14 days. The quarantine …
Post: Sep. 7, 2020
Cuomo Announces Online COVID-19 Testing Dashboard for Schools and another one for SUNY
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday that New York state will launch an online dashboard to track COVID-19 tests in school districts. Districts will be required to provide the State Department of Health with daily data on the number of people who tested positive for the coronavirus in each of their schools. They must also provide a link to the dashboard on their websites. The requirement will take …
Post: Sep. 3, 2020
Cuomo: Casinos Can Open at 25% Capacity
Governor Cuomo announced yesterday that casinos and video lottery facilities across the State, as well as malls in New York City will be allowed to reopen on Wednesday, September 9th. Casinos must have enhanced air filtration systems in place, will be limited to 25% of maximum occupancy, masks will be required, and six feet of social distancing for all machines must be in place. Table games will …
Post: Sep. 2, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces 26th Straight Day with COVID-19 Infection Rate Below 1 Percent
Governor Cuomo yesterday announced the 26th straight day that New York State’s COVID-19 infection rate has remained below 1 percent. Yesterday, 0.80 percent of tests reported to the state were positive. The number of new cases, percentage of tests that were positive and many other helpful data points are always available at forward.ny.gov.
U.S. Manufacturing Activity Strongest in Nearly Two Years in August
U.S. manufacturing activity accelerated to a nearly …
Post: Sep. 1, 2020
Alaska and Montana Back on Restricted Travel List
The Governor issued a press release yesterday announcing Alaska and Montana have once again met the metrics to qualify for the 14-day quarantine requirement for travelers entering New York. No states have been removed from the mandatory quarantine requirements. 32 states and Guam are on the restricted list.
The release also provides an overview of New York’s COVID-19 tracking data from Monday, …
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More than 80 Socially Distanced Golfers Attended The Council Golf Outing August 31st.
The event was at times surprisingly normal and at other times a bit surreal. 80 golfers attended the outing that began with masked golfers registering on a staggered schedule, proceeded to boxed lunches on the golf carts, continued to a shotgun start leading to some good (and not so good) golf. Finally it concluded without an award ceremony or cocktails or dinner.
We all missed the food and …
Post: Aug. 31, 2020
In the continuing efforts to keep your people safe and your factories running efficiently, we are often looking to technology for solutions. CI and our Associate Member, HRP discuss the latest innovation and safety technologies to prevent the spread of COVID 19. This conversation is facilitated by Shaun Malin, Regional Manager, and will cover topics including:
C-19 Preparedness, Prevention, …
Post: Aug. 30, 2020
Cuomo Executive Order Directs Development of Covid and Flu Testing and Reporting
The Among other thins related to the election, the Executive Order directs the Commissioner of Health to develop by emergency regulations, comprehensive statewide protocols for the timely testing and reporting of all COVID-19 and Influenza cases to continue to ensure, as flu season approaches, the State has the most accurate data to evaluate the number of positive cases and to best ensure timely …
Post: Aug. 27, 2020
Testing “Swat Team” Deployed in Western NY Amid Uptick in COVID-19 Cases
Governor Cuomo deployed a testing SWAT team to Western New York yesterday to address the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases in the region. The team will open free rapid testing sites across the region in partnership with Kaleida Health, Erie County Medical Center, and Catholic Health. Eight new testing sites will open on Saturday, August 29.
New York State will deploy 50 rapid testing machines to support …
Post: Aug. 26, 2020
Cuomo: 19 Straight Days Under 1 .0 Percent, Criticizes New CDC Testing Guidance
The Governor issued a press release yesterday saying that New York’s COVID-19 tracking data from August 25th. For the 19th straight day, New York’s rate of positive tests was below one percent. Of the 71,189 test results reported to the State, 0.79% (566) were positive. The State continues to monitor the increase in positive test results in Western New York related to several industrial …
Post: Aug. 25, 2020
Restricted Travel List: Five States Removed One Territory Added
Alaska, Arizona, Delaware, Maryland and Montana—have been removed from New York State’s COVID-19 travel advisory. Guam has been added. The advisory requires individuals who have traveled to New York from areas with significant community spread to quarantine for 14 days.
The Governor added that the State has had a rate of positive tests below 1 percent for 18 straight days. Yesterday, 2 …
Post: Aug. 24, 2020
Cuomo Briefing: Infection Rate and Western New York “Hot Spots”
In a press briefing held on Long Island Governor Cuomo announced that the State’s infection rate is 0.66%, the lowest infection rate since the beginning of the pandemic. The State has averaged a one percent or under daily infection rate since June, and has been under one percent for 17 straight days.
Western New York has seen a recent increase in infection rate which has been driven, in part, by …
Post: Aug. 23, 2020
Cuomo: Sixteen Straight days Positive Infection Rate Below One Percent
The Governor issued a press release this morning detailing New York’s COVID-19 tracking data from yesterday, August 22nd. Of the 74,043 test results reported yesterday, 0.77% (572) were positive. This is the sixteenth straight day that the positive infection rate has been below one percent. Additionally, Governor Cuomo announced that the number of COVID-19 related hospitalizations has dropped …
Post: Aug. 20, 2020
New York’s COVID-19 Hospitalizations Drop to Lowest Number Since March 18
Governor Cuomo announced yesterday that New York State’s COVID-19 hospitalizations dropped to 518—the lowest number since March 18. Yesterday’s infection rate of 0.74 percent marked the 13th straight day with an infection rate below 1 percent. The number of COVID-19 patients in ICUs dropped to 120, matching the state’s previous low since March 16. The governor also updated New …
Post: Aug. 19, 2020
Cuomo: Decision on Fall High School Sports Will Come Next Week
Governor Cuomo said in a press briefing Wednesday that he expects to decide the fate of scholastic sports in the next week. Those athletics have been prohibited since the coronavirus shut down schools in the spring.
The New York State Public High School Athletic Association has pushed the start of fall season to Sept. 21, at the earliest. The NYSPHAA has also established a Plan B that would try to …
Post: Aug. 18, 2020
Alaska and Delaware Added to the List of Restricted States
Governor Cuomo announced yesterday that two additional states meet the metrics to qualify for the travel advisory requiring visitors to quarantine for 14 days. The newly-added states are Alaska and Delaware. No areas have been removed.
The governor also announced that for the 11th straight day, New York State’s rate of positive tests was below 1 percent. Governor Cuomo also updated New Yorkers …
Post: Aug. 17, 2020
Cuomo: Gyms in NY Can Reopen August 24 – Masks Mandatory…
Governor Cuomo outlined the parameters for reopening gyms in New York state during a briefing Monday. Gyms can reopen on August 24 at the earliest, however localities must open them no later than September 2.
Gyms will have a 33% capacity limit, and masks must be worn at all times. Visitors will have to sign in, so that in the event of an outbreak, officials can perform contact tracing. The governor …
Post: Aug. 16, 2020
Bowling Alleys and Fitness Centers Can Reopen Beginning this Week, NYC Cultural Centers Next Week
On a conference call with members of the press Friday morning Governor Cuomo announced that fitness centers and bowling alleys will be allowed to reopen. The State will release public heath protocols for fitness centers today, August 17th. Bowling alleys will be able to open today, August 17th at 50% capacity, mandatory face coverings, every other lane closed, cleaning protocols, and table service …
Post: Aug. 13, 2020
Six Reasons the Next Stimulus Package be Delayed Until September
As millions of Americans await more federal unemployment benefits and states and localities ask for more financial support, Congress has not finalized a new stimulus bill. Given the ongoing impasse, it may be increasingly likely that the next stimulus package may be delayed until September. Why? Here are 6 potential reasons why the next stimulus package may be delayed until September.
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As a practical matter, employers, who are facing their own economic struggles, can ill afford to pay employees for unproductive time spent educating, supervising or caring for children at home. And the job still needs to get done. This has left many employers asking, “Is there a solution to this “academic” problem?”
Certainly, not a simple one. Once you move beyond leave obligations, …
Post: Aug. 12, 2020
New York Conducts Nearly 88,000 Tests Tuesday, an All Time High
Governor Cuomo today announced that 87,776 COVID-19 tests were reported to New York State Tuesday—a new record high for tests in a single day. “We’re continuing to move forward protecting New Yorkers.” Governor Cuomo said. “New York is reaching new heights in its ability to track and trace the virus, and that’s evidenced by the record number of tests—nearly 88,000—that …
Post: Aug. 11, 2020
Cuomo Adds, Removes States on Quarantine List
The Governor issued a press release this morning announcing Hawaii, South Dakota, and the Virgin Islands have met the metrics to qualify for quarantine requirements for travelers entering New York.
At this time Alaska, New Mexico, Ohio, and Rhode Island have been removed from the list. The quarantine applies to any person arriving from an area with a positive test rate higher than 10 per 100,000 …
Post: Aug. 9, 2020
President Trump Signs Executive Orders After Coronavirus Relief Talks Falter
Today, President Trump signed four executive orders aimed at extending COVID-19 relief provisions as lawmakers continue to be unable to reach an agreement.
The executive orders:
- Defer payroll tax on wages paid from September 1 through December 31, 2020.
- Extend enhanced unemployment benefits, but at $400 a week instead of $600.
- Extend student loan payment relief.
- Seek to protect renters and homeowners from eviction.
The payroll tax deferral would appear to apply to the employee portion of the taxes for employees making less than $4,000 per bi-weekly pay period before tax (approximately $100,000 per year). (Social Security tax paid …
