Governor announces Mid-Hudson region to start Phase One on Tuesday…   Long Island “on track” to start Phase One on Wednesday but not a done deal

The New York Forward Loan Fund (NYFLF) is a new economic recovery loan program aimed at supporting New York State small businesses, nonprofits and small landlords as they reopen after…

The State is extending the sales tax filing deadline to June 22nd

The Empire State Restaurant and Tavern Association, which lobbies for restaurant and bar owners, is urging the state to allow restaurants to reopen sooner — in Phase 2 — according to…

The Empire State Restaurant & Tavern Association has represented restaurants and bars throughout the State since 1935. These establishments have been closed for weeks, except for take-out and delivery, causing…

https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/politics/albany/2020/05/19/restaurants-ny-want-open-sooner-than-planned-how-theyd-do/5218212002/ ALBANY – Restaurants in upstate New York would have to likely wait a month before they could reopen under the state’s current plan. They want the process sped up.…

What’s New? The statewide shutdown, known as New York On PAUSE, came to an end Friday when the Central New York, Finger Lakes, Mohawk Valley, North Country, and Southern Tier…

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions for the application. The form and instructions inform borrowers how to apply…

The guidance from New York State for the operations of golf courses have been revised, relaxing the rules throughout the state. The following was removed from the guidance: ”However, golf…

The State Liquor Authority continues to receive complaints from local officials about licensees being open in violation of the Governor’s NY on Pause order and they’re taking action against operators…

Renewal Fees for Bars, Restaurants and Manufacturers Extended to July 31st The State Liquor Authority (SLA) today announced an extension until July 31 of its policy to defer payments of…

ALBANY – Small businesses, the backbone of the New York State economy, turned to state lawmakers Wednesday to complain about federal Covid-19 economic response efforts and to urge Albany not…