Join us for a Zoom webinar with the US Small Business Association on the Restaurant Revitalization Fund Apr 13, 2021 10:00 – 11:00 am Register in advance for this webinar…

New York State updated the public health restrictions and emergency authority for certain activities this week. According to an announcement from the Governor’s Office, the following have been extended: Alcohol-to-Go…

New York State has legalized the adult use of cannabis and begun what is expected to be an 18 month or longer process to allow the growth, production, and sale…

Senator Chuck Schumer brought encouraging news to the industry during our call on Tuesday, March 30th. He reported on his conversations with the new head of the Small Business Administration…

The American Rescue Plan (ARP), shepherded through the Senate by Majority Leader Schumer was signed into law by President Biden on March 12th. The ARP includes the $28.6B Restaurant Revitalization…

The State Assembly and State Senate have adopted their one house budget proposals setting the stage for final budget negotiations. We’ve been advocating for substantial funds for small business relief…

The Association called for an end to the 11 pm curfew and the food requirement for on-premises alcohol sales in a widely distributed public statement this month: Today’s announcement that…

The New York State Assembly advanced a bill allowing the State Liquor Authority to establish a cure period or similar action for first time violations of the ABC law or…

This new law grants employees up to four hours of excused leave per injection. This leave is not to be charged against any other leave the employee has earned or…

Today’s announcement that New York State will not be lifting the curfew for food service establishments defies logic while continuing to harm businesses with no public health benefit. The Department…

Governor Cuomo announced that the State is lifting the curfew for casinos, movie theaters, billiard halls, gyms, and fitness centers effective April 5. They are not changing the rules for…

Wedding receptions and catered events can now resume statewide. All venues hosting weddings and catered events must follow the State’s strict health and safety protocols, including the following requirements: Venues…