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Governor Cuomo Announces 30-Day Amendments to Legislation Establishing Comprehensive Adult-Use Cannabis Program
GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES 30-DAY AMENDMENTS TO LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING COMPREHENSIVE ADULT-USE CANNABIS PROGRAM IN NEW YORK 30-Day Amendments Detail How $100 Million in Social Equity Funding will be Allocated, Enable the Use of Delivery Services, and Refine Criminal Charges Related to Improper Sales to Reduce Impact on Communities Hit Hardest by the War on Drugs Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced 30-day amendments to the Governor’s proposal to establish a... -
Governor Cuomo Announces Restaurant and Bar Closing Times to be Extended to 11 P.M.
GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES RESTAURANT AND BAR CLOSING TIMES TO BE EXTENDED TO 11 P.M. STATEWIDE BEGINNING SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14 7,068 Patient Hospitalizations Statewide – Lowest Since Christmas Day – Hospitalizations down 869 in Past Week 1,358 Patients in the ICU; 941 Intubated Statewide 7-Day Average Positivity Rate is 4.04% – Lowest Since November 30 – 35 Consecutive Days of Decline NYC 7-Day Average Positivity Rate is 4.75%... -
Governor Cuomo Announces Statewide Positivity is at Lowest Since November 25th
GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES STATEWIDE POSITIVITY IS 3.54%, LOWEST SINCE NOVEMBER 25 7,342 Patient Hospitalizations Statewide – Lowest Since December 26 1,402 Patients in the ICU; 941 Intubated Statewide 7-Day Average Positivity is 4.16% – Lowest Since December 1 34 Consecutive Days of Decline, Down 48% Since Early January Post-Holiday Peak New York City 7-Day Average Positivity 4.95% – Lowest Since December 27; Down 23% Since Early January... -
Governor Cuomo Announces Sports and Entertainment Events in Major Stadiums Can Re-Open with Limited Spectators
GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS IN MAJOR STADIUMS AND ARENAS CAN REOPEN WITH LIMITED SPECTATORS BEGINNING FEBRUARY 23 Events Permitted to Re-Open in Arenas and Stadiums with a Capacity of 10,000 People or More Using the Buffalo Bills Pilot Program as a Model, Facilities Will Be Required to Follow Similar Operational Guidelines in Order to Re-Open Barclays Center Already Approved to Re-Open on February 23 for Brooklyn... -
Governor Cuomo Announces NYC Indoor Dining Can Reopen Early on February 12th
New York City Restaurants Can Now Open on Lunar New Year Day; Guidance Available Here 7,716 Patient Hospitalizations Statewide 1,454 Patients in the ICU; 961 Intubated Statewide Positivity Rate is 4.28% 114 COVID-19 Deaths in New York State Yesterday 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... -
Governor Cuomo Announces List of Comorbidities and Underlying Conditions Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine
Cancer, Chronic Kidney Disease, Pulmonary Disease, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Heart Conditions, Immunocompromised State, Severe Obesity, Pregnancy, Sickle Cell Disease or Thalassemia, Type 1 or 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Cerebrovascular Disease, Neurologic Conditions and Liver Disease Will Be Eligible 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... -
Governor Cuomo Announces Federal Vaccine Supply to Increase to 20% for the Next Three Weeks
GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES FEDERAL VACCINE SUPPLY TO INCREASE TO 20 PERCENT FOR THE NEXT THREE WEEKS Total of 2 Million Vaccines Administered To Date Private Pharmacies Will Receive an Additional 10% Directly from the Federal Government to Supplement the Doses Allocated to Them by the State As of Noon today, New York’s Health Care Distribution Sites Have Administered 91% of First Doses Received from Federal Government Vaccine Dashboard Will... -
Governor Cuomo Announces NYC Indoor Dining Can Reopen at 25% Capacity on Valentine’s Day
Change Takes Effect Assuming COVID-19 Positivity Rate Continues on Its Current Trajectory; Guidance Available Here Receptions Can Take Place Under Strict State Guidance Starting March 15 8,357 Patient Hospitalizations Statewide 1,543 Patients in the ICU; 1,012 Intubated Statewide Positivity Rate is 4.65% 151 COVID-19 Deaths in New York State Yesterday Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that assuming New York State’s COVID-19 infection rate stays on its current trajectory, indoor... -
Following Decline in New Case and Hospitalization Rates, Orange Zone Restrictions Lifted Statewide
Following Decline in New Case and Hospitalization Rates, Orange Zone Restrictions Lifted Statewide; 5 Yellow Zones Remain in New York City and Newburgh Additional Cases of the UK Variant Have Been Found Across New York State, Bringing Total Cases to 42 8,771 Patient Hospitalizations Statewide 1,558 Patients in the ICU; 1,027 Intubated Statewide Positivity Rate is 5.44% 170 COVID-19 Deaths in New York State Yesterday Governor Andrew M. Cuomo... -
Empire State Development Announces Beam Suntory Inc. will Relocate its Headquarters to New York City
Contact: Kristin Devoe | Kristin.devoe@esd.ny.gov | (518) 414-1087 ESD Press Office | pressoffice@esd.ny.gov | (800) 260-7313 New York Remains Preeminent Hub for Business Growth and Corporate Expansion 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...
