Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that, building off of the successful Buffalo Bills pilot program, sports and entertainment events in major stadiums and arenas with a capacity of 10,000 or more people can re-open with limited spectators beginning February 23. Following the model established as part of the successful Buffalo Bills pilot program, venues and events must follow similar guidelines ...

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New York City indoor dining can reopen at 25 percent capacity on February 12, Lunar New Year Day. The reopening was previously scheduled for Valentine’s Day, but restaurants requested an earlier reopening date to allow staff to prepare and the request has been granted. The reopening is subject to strict state guidance, which can be found ...

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today released the list of comorbidities and underlying conditions that New York State will use to determine eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine. New Yorkers who have one of the comorbidities on the list will be eligible for the vaccine beginning February 15. “New Yorkers with comorbidities and underlying conditions exist throughout the state’s population—they’re our teachers, lawyers and ...

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today updated New Yorkers on the state’s vaccination program. As of noon today, New York’s health care distribution sites have received 1,554,450 first doses and already administered 91 percent or 1,414,241 first dose vaccinations and 76 percent of first and second doses. Delivery of the week 8 allocation from the federal government begins mid-week. Following a call with the White House ...

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that assuming New York State’s COVID-19 infection rate stays on its current trajectory, indoor dining in New York City can reopen at 25 percent capacity on Valentine’s Day. The reopening will be subject to strict state guidance, which can be found here. The Governor also announced that marriage receptions will be able to resume in accordance with state ...

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that following a decline in new case and hospitalization rates over the past weeks all orange zone restrictions, and some yellow zone restrictions, have been lifted statewide, with remaining yellow zones in New York City and Newburgh where communities continue to qualify under the state’s metrics for yellow zones. In New York City, the Bronx, Queens ...

Empire State Development today announced that Beam Suntory, a world leader in premium spirits, including Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark Bourbon brands, Courvoisier cognac and Suntory Whisky, will relocate its global headquarters from Chicago, IL to 11 Madison Avenue in Manhattan, bringing 150 jobs to New York City over the next five years. Empire State Development Acting Commissioner and President ...

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the launch of a new large-scale renewable energy procurement program, known as Competitive Tier 2, which will retain New York’s existing renewable energy resources, promote lower statewide carbon emissions, and help support the state’s economic recovery by increasing in-state competition and reducing energy costs. Today’s announcement demonstrates ...

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that leading alternative energy technology provider Plug Power Inc. will establish a $125 million Innovation Center in New York State creating 377 new jobs. The center, located in the Town of Henrietta, Monroe County, will be the first world’s first Gigafactory for Proton Exchange Membrane technology. The company will use this facility to manufacture hydrogen fuel cell ...