This Week In New York
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October 2, 2020
New York State
- NY & NJ Launch Exposure Notification Apps to Track Spread of COVID-19
New York City
- Comptroller DiNapoli: NYC’s Critical Restaurant Industry Threatened by Pandemic
- Bills Signed by the Mayor
Briefs
- NYS DFS Extends Mental Health Coverage for Frontline Workers to November 27th
- Court Dismisses Major Portion of Lawsuit Against NY’s Rent Regulation
- Governor Expected to Cut $300 Million from State Court Budget
- Seneca Gaming Corporation Lays Off 300 Employees Across Western NY
- Governor Appoints Members to the Clinical Advisory Task Force to Review COVID-19 Vaccines
- Governor Signs Executive Order Reminding International Travelers Entering NY to Quarantine
- NYC DOH Empowers City Agencies to Close Businesses that Break COVID Rules
- Fall Foliage Report
September 18, 2020
New York State
- NYS DOH Revises Nursing Home Visitation Guidelines
New York City
- NYC, United Federation of Teachers, and Council of School Supervisors & Administrators Announce School Reopening and Staffing Plan.
- Appeals Court Bars Release of NYPD Disciplinary Records as Union Lawsuit Progresses
- Initiatives Approved by the City Council
Briefs
- Comptroller DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.8 Percent in August
- New Proposed Regulations Released to Accelerate the State’s Wind and Solar Projects
- Mayor de Blasio Announces Open Streets: Restaurants Will Expand to Weekdays at 40 Locations Citywide
- NYC Launches New Cleanliness Initiatives for Streets and Parks
September 11, 2020
New York State
- Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Requiring Plans to Protect Public Workers in Future Health Emergencies
New York City
- Businesses Call Upon Mayor to Restore NYC’s “Safe and Healthy Work Environment”
- Dining in NYC Allowed to Resume Beginning September 30th with 25 Percent Occupancy Limit
- Governor Directs MTA to Bolster Mask Compliance on Public Transit System
Briefs
- NYSUT Prepares Legal Action Calls on State Leaders to Stop Cuts to Schools
- NYC Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia Announces Resignation
- DOL Provides Guidance Regarding FFCRA Leave Related to School Reopening
- NYC Gym Owners Sue Mayor de Blasio for Barring Fitness Classes in Reopening Plan
- LIRR Unveils New Technology That Identifies Least Crowded Trains Before Riders Leave Home
September 4th, 2020
New York State
- Comptroller DiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates To Increase
- New York Casinos & Malls In NYC Allowed to Reopen Next Week with Limited Capacity
New York City
- NYC Restaurants Sue City & State Over Indoor Dining Rules
- Vision Zero: NYC Lowers Speed Limits by 5 MPH on 9 Major City Streets
Briefs
- Governor Cuomo Announces School Reporting Requirements and Online Dashboard to Track COVID-19
- NY Absentee Ballot Portal is Now Open & Requests Can Be Made Directly Online
- New York State Releases New Guidelines for Agri-tourism Businesses
- Two Out of Three NY Restaurants Fear Closure Without Aid
- Mayor de Blasio Appoints Gary Jenkins as Administrator of the Human Resources Administration (HRA)
September 25, 2020
New York State
- NYS to Create COVID-19 Vaccine Task Forces
New York City
- NYC’s Recovery Agenda Vision for City’s recovery centers on public health and social justice
- Bills Approved by the City Council
Briefs
- NYS Announces FDA Approval for COVID-19 Saliva Swab Test
- Governor Cuomo Announces Executive Order Extending Moratorium On COVID-Related Commercial Evictions Until October 20
- Foliage Report
- Mayor de Blasio Extends Executive Order 148 & Announces Alternate Celebrations for Signature Events
- NYC Indoor Pools to Open at 33 Percent Capacity
- Mayor de Blasio Announces Expanded Furloughs for City Employees