With COVID numbers vastly improved, Governor Hochul this morning announced she will allow her indoor vax-or-mask mandate for businesses to expire effective tomorrow. However, she said the policy will remain…

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that she’s extending the state mask mandate policy, which requires New Yorkers to wear face coverings in all public indoor settings unless the area is restricted…

The SLA has posted a notice on the homepage of their website warning licensees that suffering and permitting gambling is still illegal. Our conversations with the Authority confirm that it…

Governor Kathy Hochul proposed her Executive Budget last week outlining her priorities for the year ahead featuring initiatives to help restaurants, bars, and other small businesses. The Governor highlighted her…

The appeals court has stayed the lower court decision pending the appeal, so the mask mandate will remain in place while the appeal is pending. Please note that the State…

As we reported earlier, a State Court overturned the mask mandate yesterday. The State of New York has filed an appeal and it is likely, but not certain, that the…

New York State Supreme Court Judge Thomas Rademaker struck down Governor Kathy Hochul’s statewide mask mandate for schools and public locations. We understand this to include restaurants, taverns, bars, etc.…

The minimum wage will increase throughout New York State, except in New York City at the end of the month. The minimum wage on Long Island and Westchester will increase…

The Governor signed three bills into law this month designed to help applicants through the licensing process and provide a reduced penalty for certain administrative SLA violations: Temporary permit –…

New York’s ban on expanded polystyrene foam containers and loose fill packaging, commonly referred to as ‘packing peanuts,’ begins Jan. 1, 2022. Initially, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)…

The New York State Department of Health has provided posters that can be used to clearly communicate your policy to your customers. They have made available posters for mandatory mask…

The New York State Department of Health has updated the Frequently Asked Questions: Proof of Full Vaccination or Mask Requirement for Businesses and Venues document to further clarify the requirements…