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What’s Considered An ‘Essential Service’ In NYS?
Per Governor Cuomo's latest directive, 100% of non-essential workers must now work from home. This latest attempt to curb the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus has raised questions about what New York Sate defines as an "essential service"...
Cuomo: 100% of Non-Essential Workforce Must Stay Home
Governor Andrew Cuomo issued a further mandatory workforce reduction on Friday morning across all of New York State with the exception of essential services.
The latest directive states that ALL non-essential employees must work from home from this point forward...
Salons, Barber Shops and Tattoo Parlors to Close Saturday
Starting Saturday night at 8PM, all barber shops, salons, tattoo parlors and other personal care services will be closed to the public.
Per WIVB:
The new executive order issued for New York State says this includes nail technicians, cosmetologists, estheticians, and the provision of electrolysis, laser hair removal services...
Erie County Can No Longer Issue Widespread Coronavirus Tests
In his press conference on Thursday, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz noted that Erie County no longer has the ability to issue widespread coronavirus tests.
He also provided an update on the status of Erie County. As of Thursday Erie County is up to 29 positive tests, with 315 pending tests...
Cuomo: 75% of Workers Must Work Outside of the Office
Governor Andrew Cuomo issued a further mandatory workforce reduction on Thursday morning across all of New York State with the exception of essential services. The latest directive states that each business needs to have at least 75% of its workforce working from home (or somewhere other than the business)...
Erie County Running Low On Test Supplies, One New Case Confirmed
In a press conference Wednesday evening, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz provided an update on the status of Erie County's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In addition to reporting another confirmed case of COVID-19 in North Collins (bringing the total in Erie County to 21), he stated that Erie County is dangerously low on supplies to test for COVID-19...
Cuomo Directs Temporary Closure of Malls
Per WIVB, Governor Cuomo has announced that all indoor portions of malls, amusement parks and bowling alleys have been directed to close at 8PM on Thursday.
The latest in Cuomo's population density reduction policies was also adopted by neighboring states Pennsylvania, Connecticut and New Jersey to ensure policies remain consistent...
Canadian Border Will Close To Non-Essential Travel
Per USA Today, the United States-Canada border will soon close to all non-essential travel.
Travelers will no longer be able to cross the border for either recreational or tourism reasons. Essential travel and supply chains will not be affected by the restriction--food, fuel, medicine and more necessities can continue to pass through the border...
Cuomo: 50% of Workforce Must Work Outside the Office
Governor Andrew Cuomo issued a mandatory workforce reduction on Wednesday across all of New York State with the exception of essential services. An executive order will state that each business needs to have at least 50% of its workforce working from home (or somewhere other than the business)...
The Rolling Stones at New Era Postponed
The Rolling Stones have officially postponed their "No Filter Tour" which was headed to New Era Field on June 6th.