Jan 24, 2022
The latest on the COVID-19 pandemic
It is important to PIA that you are updated on developments pertaining to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak regularly.
To find the latest information about COVID-19, please review this news posting daily. Postings include topics such as:
Latest news about COVID-19 in New York:
Business & Compliance:
Jan. 5: Gov. Hochul announces comprehensive plan to strengthen New York’s workforce and to help grow the economy
Jan. 5: Gov. Hochul announces billion-dollar rescue plan for small businesses and to strengthen New York’s economic recovery
Dec. 22: Gov. Hochul signs legislation to support bars, restaurants, breweries and other small businesses
Dec. 13: ICYMI: Gov. Hochul announces Mask protocol now in effect, new FAQ resource available
Dec. 13: New mask mandate in effect for New York state
Nov. 10: Gov. Hochul announces major action to address winter surge and prevent business disruption as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rise statewide
Nov. 2: Designation of COVID-19 under NY HERO Act extended once again
Sept. 16: Gov. Hochul announces suspension of state hiring freeze implemented during the pandemic
Sept. 14: Gov. Hochul announces major progress in providing pandemic relief to impacted New Yorkers
Sept. 2: Gov. Hochul signs new moratorium on COVID-19-related residential and commercial evictions into law, effective through Jan. 15, 2022.
Aug. 25: Gov. Hochul announces expanded eligibility for the $800 million COVID-19 pandemic small business recovery grant program
Aug. 23: Statement from Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo calling for mandatory employee vaccinations following FDA approval for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
Aug. 5: Gov. Cuomo announces launch of Excelsior Pass Plus to support the safe, secure return of tourism and business travel
Aug. 1: Restaurant Return-to-Work Tax Credit Program
July 19: Canadian border to open to vaccinated Americans starting Monday, Aug. 9, 2021.
June 23: Gov. Cuomo announces New York ending COVID-19 disaster emergency tomorrow
June 17: Gov. Cuomo announces new ads for the ’Reimagine, Rebuild, Renew’ campaign to support state’s economic recovery
June 15: Gov. Cuomo announces COVID-19 restrictions lifted as 70% of adult New Yorkers have received first dose of COVID-19
June 10: Gov. Cuomo announces applications now open for $800 million COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program
June 7: Gov. Cuomo announces most remaining COVID-19 restrictions to be lifted when 70% of adult New Yorkers have received first dose of vaccine
May 17: Gov. Cuomo announces New York to adopt new CDC guidelines on mask use and social distancing for fully vaccinated individuals
May 11: Gov. Cuomo launches new decade of the Regional Economic Development Council Initiative
May 11: Back in the New York Groove: Gov. Cuomo announces launch of new ’Reimagine, Rebuild, Renew’ campaign to support state’s economic recovery
May 6: Gov. Cuomo signs first-in-the-nation NY HERO Act
May 5: Gov. Cuomo announces large-scale outdoor venue capacity increase with new, fully vaccinated fan sections starting Wednesday, May 19, 2021.
May 5: Gov. Cuomo announces Broadway to fully reopen its doors this September
May 3: Gov. Cuomo, N.J. Gov. Murphy, Conn. Gov. Lamont, announce significant easing of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on businesses, gatherings and venues
April 30: Gov. Cuomo announces New York City indoor dining will expand to 75% capacity beginning Friday, May 7, 2021.
April 28: Gov. Cuomo announces state will end food and beverage service curfew
April 26: Gov. Cuomo announces additional reopening guidance and updates New Yorkers on state’s progress during COVID-19 pandemic
April 2: Gov. Cuomo announces performing arts and entertainment venues can reopen at 33% capacity beginning today
March 26: Gov. Cuomo announces launch of Excelsior Pass to help fast-track reopening of businesses and entertainment venues statewide
March 19: Gov. Cuomo announces New York Forward COVID-safe offices partnership to expand access to testing for employers
March 12: Gov. Cuomo signs legislation granting employees time off to receive COVID-19 vaccination
March 12: Gov. Cuomo announces expansion of New York Forward Rapid Test Program to help businesses, venues and catered events reopen safely
March 10: Alert: How to avoid COVID-19 vaccination scams
March 10: Gov. Cuomo and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announce indoor dining in New York City and New Jersey will expand to 50% capacity beginning Friday, March 19, 2021.
March 9: Gov. Cuomo signs the COVID-19 Emergency Protect Our Small Businesses Act of 2021, establishing eviction and foreclosure protections for small businesses
March 7: Gov. Cuomo announces restaurants outside New York City can move to 75% indoor capacity starting Friday, March 19, 2021.
March 3: Gov. Cuomo announces event, arts and entertainment venues can reopen at 33% capacity beginning Friday, April 2, 2021.
Feb. 22: Gov. Cuomo announces additional reopening guidance for several industries as New York’s hospitalization and COVID-19 infection rates continue to decline
Feb. 20: Gov. Cuomo announces launch of NY PopsUp to support state’s performing arts industries
Feb. 19: Gov. Cuomo announces launch of New York Forward Rapid Test Program to help businesses and catered events reopen safely
Feb. 17: Gov. Cuomo announces indoor family entertainment centers can open Friday, March 26, outdoor amusement parks can open Friday, April 9, and camps can begin to plan for summer opening
Feb. 15: Gov. Cuomo announces MTA to partially restore overnight subway service
Feb. 11: COVID-19 BI bill introduced in state Senate
Feb. 10: Gov. Cuomo announces sports and entertainment events in major stadiums and arenas can reopen with limited spectators beginning Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021.
Feb. 8: Gov. Cuomo announces New York City indoor dining can reopen early on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021.
Feb. 5: Paycheck Protection Program returns
Jan. 29: Gov. Cuomo announces New York City indoor dining can reopen at 25% capacity on Valentine’s Day
Dec. 30: The federal stimulus extensions for PPP, unemployment and FFCRA tax credits
Dec. 29: Gov. Cuomo announces New Yorkers to begin receiving extended federal unemployment benefits next week
Dec. 28: Gov. Cuomo signs the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020
Dec. 10: Gov. Cuomo announces launch of New York Forward small-business lease assistance partnership
Nov. 11: Gov. Cuomo announces restaurants, bars and other SLA-licensed entities must close in-person service from 10 p.m.-5 a.m., daily, effective Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, at 10 p.m.
Oct. 27: Gov. Cuomo announces MTA to launch voluntary COVID-19 screening program for frontline employees
Oct. 1: U.S. Senate halts PPP
Sept. 10: Gov. Cuomo announces $2.3 million in Cares Act funding awarded to help small- and mid-sized manufacturers recover from COVID-19 pandemic
Sept. 9: Gov. Cuomo announces indoor dining in New York City allowed to resume beginning Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, with 25% occupancy limit
Sept. 3: Gov. Cuomo announces casinos allowed to reopen with limited capacity next week
Sept. 3: Gov. Cuomo announces malls in New York City allowed to reopen with half capacity next week
Sept. 1: Gov. Cuomo announces new state guidance for agritourism as fall approaches
Aug. 17: Gov. Cuomo announces gyms and fitness centers can reopen starting Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.
Aug. 14: Gov. Cuomo announces bowling alleys can reopen at 50% capacity starting Monday
July 20: Gov. Cuomo announces reopening of historic Roosevelt II bathhouse at Saratoga Spa State Park
July 15: Gov. Cuomo announces expanded tax filing assistance ahead of tonight’s filing deadline
July 14: Gov. Cuomo announces new COVID rental assistance program
July 6: U.S. Census Bureau Small Business Pulse Survey (updated weekly)
July 1: Gov. Cuomo announces Phase Three indoor dining postponed in New York City
June 24: Gov. Cuomo announces five regions on track to enter Phase Four of reopening Friday
June 11: Gov. Cuomo announces five regions will enter phase three tomorrow
June 10: New York Workers’ Compensation Board COVID-19 Q&A
June 9: Gov. Cuomo announces mid-Hudson Valley enters phase two of reopening today
June 5: Paycheck Protection Program requirements amended
June 3: Gov. Cuomo announces outdoor dining at restaurants will be permitted in phase two of reopening
June 2: Gov. Cuomo announces Western N.Y. enters phase two of reopening today
June 1: DMV Reopening Guidance
May 29: Gov. Cuomo extends N.Y. moratorium to Sunday, June 28, 2020
May 29: New York state has released Phase 2 guidance for reopening; start planning now
May 21: COVID-19-related bills that affect businesses, family leave introduced in state Senate
May 18: New York Forward Business Reopening Lookup tool
May 15: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces five regions will begin reopening today
May 14: Two COVID-19-related bills introduced in state Senate and Assembly
May 14: Phased reopening resources by industry
May 14: Check the status of your region
May 14: N.Y. reopening FAQs
May 13: Gov. Cuomo and Gov. Hogan call on Congress to act on state fiscal relief
May 12: Cuomo: Finger Lakes, Southern Tier and Mohawk Valley Regions ready to open May 15
May 12: Cuomo issues guide to reopening New York state
May 7: New bills introduced in New York state Legislature
May 4: Cuomo: No region of N.Y. ready to reopen under safety rules
April 30: Newly introduced Senate bills would affect N.Y. businesses
April 21: DFS states moratorium and emergency regulation apply to commercial-lines E&S fire policies
April 16: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo outlines blueprint to un-PAUSE New York
April 16: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces ’NYS on PAUSE’ extended until May 15
April 14: Essential businesses required to provide employees with face coverings
April 2: Looking for more information on paid medical, family and sick leave? PIA members can access QS91012—FFCRA paid medical and family leave, and QS91013—Additional information about paid medical, family and sick leave questions in the PIA QuickSource library.
April 2: Start applying for a Paycheck Protection Program loan Friday, April 3
April 1: How to prepare for an SBA Paycheck Protection Program loan
March 27: President signs federal stimulus package; includes loans for small businesses
March 26: Who qualifies for paid leave under the new coronavirus law
March 25: New York Senate introduces COVID-19-related bills
March 20: Gov. Cuomo issues guidance on essential services under the ’New York State on PAUSE’ executive order
March 20: Update on New York: Gov. Cuomo press conference
March 20: U.S. Treasury extends tax-filing deadline for taxpayers and businesses
March 20: Gov. Cuomo orders personal care facilities to close
March 19: Gov. Cuomo signs executive order mandating businesses that require in-office personnel to decrease in-office workforce by 75%
March 19: Paid sick leave signed by president
March 18: Treasury and IRS to delay tax payment deadline by 90 days
March 18: Pennsylvania joins New York, New Jersey and Connecticut’s regional coalition to combat COVID-19
March 17: N.Y. cyber security certification of compliance filing deadline extended to May 30 due to COVID-19
March 13: Cuomo, lawmakers negotiate paid sick leave for coronavirus quarantines
March 10: Utica National offers coronavirus guidance for employers, and educational institutions
March 3: Endorsements: COVID-19 risk management
Insurance Industry:
Nov. 3: PIA will not support reintroduced future pandemic legislation
April 7: Gov. Cuomo directs Department of Financial Services to extend regulation requiring health insurers to waive co-pays for COVID-19 vaccine until Friday, April 30, 2021.
Feb. 17: Gov. Cuomo announces open enrollment for New Yorkers is extended to Saturday, May 15, 2021, as federal marketplace reopens for millions of Americans
Jan. 21: As part of New York’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces open enrollment for uninsured New Yorkers extended through Wednesday, March 31, 2021.
Sept. 16: Gov. Cuomo announces special enrollment for uninsured extended through the end of 2020
Aug. 10: DFS extends licensing expiration date
July 7: Moratorium on cancellation of policies ends
July 2: DFS extends licensing expiration date
June 29: DFS amends emergency regulations for moratorium
June 22: U.S. insurers eye Legionnaires’ disease safeguards as buildings reopen from pandemic shutdowns
June 15: DFS extends COVID-19 regulatory relief for New York-regulated mortgage services
June 11: DFS announces remote online insurance licensing exam option
May 29: N.Y. cyber security certification of compliance filings due by June 1
May 22: DFS extends license expiration dates to July 8, 2020
May 13: Insurance producers licensed in N.J.: DOBI bulletin requires insurers to provide premium relief
May 8: Moratorium on canceling and nonrenewing policies extended to June 6
May 4: NYARP authorized to give 15% credit to policyholders
April 24: PIA National praises House passage of bill to add funds to CARES act programs
April 23: Another business interruption bill introduced in N.Y. Senate
April 16: PIA National opposes business interruption legislation
April 14: AAIS COVID-19 pandemic resource center
April 13: Update: DFS emergency regulations
April 6: DFS issues new guidance for producers on delivery of required notices to clients
April 3: Travelers’ ’Distribution Support Plan’ to provide financial assistance to agents and brokers
April 2: Insurance producers required to provide notice to policyholders by April 13, 2020
April 1: NYSIF issues bulletins for entertainment, hospitality, personal care, and childcare industries.
March 31: PIA National proposes COVID-19 recovery fund
March 31: Gov. Cuomo issues executive order modifying Insurance Law
March 30: DFS takes action for consumers and small businesses facing financial hardship during COVID-19
March 30: Legislation introduced in N.Y. Assembly would mandate COVID-19 coverage
March 30: ELANY bulletin: Relief for excess line brokers
March 27: PIA National statement on House passage of COVID-19 relief bill
March 27: PIA National statement on Senate passage of COVID-19 relief bill
March 25: DFS extends continuing-education filing deadline
March 23: Attention NYSIF restaurant policyholders
March 20: DFS announces insurance regulatory relief
March 20: Utica National offers advices on the COVID-19 pandemic: How agents and producers should respond to coverage questions
March 20: Insurance agencies exempt from workforce reduction executive order
March 19: Even during challenging times, we are committed to our members
March 19: DFS issues circular letter urging consumer support from insurers
March 17: NYDFS FAQ: The novel coronavirus and business interruption insurance
March 12: COVID-19 and what it means to you (PIA QuickSource document)
March 12: Insurers impacted by coronavirus twice over
March 9: Coronavirus will cost businesses billions. Insurance may not help.
March 6: N.Y. travel insurance to cover coronavirus in ’cancel for any reason’ policies, Gov. Cuomo says
March 6: Update from PIA: COVID-19 outbreak
Feb. 4: Many coverage exclusions with coronavirus
General Information:
Jan. 14: Gov. Hochul announces nearly $1 billion in financing for affordable housing
Jan. 13: Gov. Hochul announces joint letter to U.S. Treasury calling for additional federal rental relief
Jan. 7: Gov. Hochul announces new guidance on COVID-19 booster doses
Jan. 7: Gov. Hochul announces four new COVID-19 testing sites at MTA subway stations
Dec. 31: Gov. Hochul announces six new testing sites across New York amid recent surges in COVID-19 cases
Dec. 31: Gov. Hochul announces Winter Surge Plan 2.0
Dec. 30: Gov. Hochul announces success of Child Care Stabilization Grant initiative
Dec. 27: Statement from Gov. Hochul on CDC isolation guidance
Dec. 27: Gov. Hochul announces Excelsior Pass now available to military veterans who received COVID-19 vaccines in a Veterans Affairs facility
Dec. 26: Gov. Hochul signs executive order to support vulnerable homeowners amid winter surge
Dec. 24: Gov. Hochul announces 13 new state testing sites across New York amid recent surge in COVID-19 cases
Dec. 22: Gov. Hochul signs legislation to improve state response to COVID-19 pandemic
Dec. 22: Gov. Hochul announces COVID-19 testing at MTA subway station pop-up vaccination sites
Dec. 21: Statement from Gov. Hochul on winter surge in COVID-19 cases
Dec. 21: Gov. Hochul announces new funding to help counties with COVID-19 response costs
Dec. 17: Gov. Hochul announces deployment of more than 40 new vaccine pop-ups around the state to fight winter surge
Dec. 16: Gov. Hochul announces Department of Health Partnership with Syracuse University to expand innovative COVID-19 surveillance in wastewater
Dec. 15: Gov. Hochul announces the open registration for the ’Ski for Free’ COVID-19 booster and ages 5-11 sweepstakes
Dec. 14: Gov. Hochul announces $100 million in rent supplements for struggling New Yorkers
Dec. 11: Gov. Hochul announces Northwell Health will deploy nurses to fight COVID-19 surge in Western New York
Dec. 6: Gov. Hochul announces four more confirmed COVID-19 Omicron variant cases detected in New York state for a total of 12 known cases
Dec. 5: Gov. Hochul announces first-in-the-nation $539-million homeowner assistance fund to assist eligible New Yorkers at risk for foreclosure or displacement
Dec. 4: Gov. Hochul announces three more confirmed COVID-19 Omicron variant cases in New York state for a total of eight cases
Dec. 3: Gov. Hochul announces $9 million in awards to expand mental health, addiction and aging services for older New Yorkers in communities hard-hit by COVID-19
Dec. 2: Gov. Hochul announces five confirmed COVID-19 Omicron variant cases in New York
Dec. 2: Gov. Hochul launches Boost Up, New York campaign
Nov. 29: Gov. Hochul announces nearly $70 million in water utility assistance for low-income New Yorkers
Nov. 29: Gov. Hochul announces reopening of state vaccination site in Queensbury
Nov. 19: Statement from Gov. Hochul on CDC approval of COVID-19 booster for all adults
Nov. 19: Statement from Gov. Hochul on FDA recommendation of COVID-19 booster for all adults
Nov. 18: Statement from Gov. Hochul on Homeowner Assistance Fund approval
Nov. 17: Gov. Hochul announces new PSA to encourage parents and caregivers to vaccine 5-11-year-olds against COVID-19
Nov. 13: Gov. Hochul announces 10 state mass vaccination sites now open to 5-11-year-olds
Nov. 12: Gov. Hochul announces $25 million to provide free legal assistance for struggling tenants
Nov. 12: Gov. Hochul announces New York state requests additional federal funding for emergency rental assistance
Nov. 9: Gov. Hochul launches new Vaccinate, Educate, Graduate vaccine incentive program for 5-11-year-olds for a chance to win a SUNY or CUNY full scholarship
Nov. 5: Gov. Hochul announces new guidance and resources to support vaccination of 5-11-year-old children New York state
Oct. 27: Gov. Hochul announces New York state’s Excelsior Pass Blueprint
Oct. 19: Gov. Hochul announces new COVID-19 data hub website to expand public access, centralize information and improve the user experience
Oct. 15: Gov. Hochul announces new pandemic-era subway ridership record
Oct. 15: Statement from Gov. Hochul on commitment to protecting vaccine requirement
Oct. 8: Gov. Hochul announces major milestone achieved as 85% of adult New Yorkers have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Oct. 7: Gov. Hochul announces $125 million for landlord rent relief in New York state
Oct. 5: Gov. Hochul announces eight new #VaxtoSchool pop-up sites
Oct. 5: Gov. Hochul announces $149 million in direct community support distributed to aging New Yorkers during the pandemic
Oct. 5: Gov. Hochul expands vaccine mandate to include staff in the Office of Mental Health and the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities
Sept. 29: Gov. Hochul appoints Dr. Mary T. Bassett as commissioner of the Department of Health
Sept. 20: Gov. Hochul announces 120 pop-up vaccination sites over 12 weeks as part of state’s #VaxToSchool campaign to increase vaccination rates among younger New Yorkers
Sept. 15: Gov. Hochul announces new efforts to increase COVID-19 vaccinations and prepare for booster shots
Sept. 15: Gov. Hochul announces series of universal mask requirements to protect New Yorkers amid rise Delta variant
Sept. 15: Gov. Hochul announces release of updated financial plan showing strong fiscal position with risk ahead
Sept. 8: Gov. Hochul announces #VaxtoSchool campaign to drive COVID-19 vaccination rates among school-aged New Yorkers statewide
Sept. 2: Gov. Hochul announces new requirements and guidance for the safe reopening of New York schools
Aug. 16: Gov. Cuomo announces COVID-19 vaccination mandate for health care workers
Aug. 5: Gov. Cuomo announces mass vaccination site at Rochester’s Dome Arena relocating to SUNY Rochester Educational Opportunity Center
Aug. 2: Gov. Cuomo announces MTA and New York Port Authority employees will be required to get vaccinated for COVID-19 or be tested weekly starting Labor Day
July 28: Gov. Cuomo announces patient-facing health care workers at state-run hospitals will be required to get vaccinated for COVID-19 by Labor Day
July 27: Statement from Cuomo on new CDC guidance
July 27: Gov. Cuomo announces selection of laboratories to assist the state in the identification of COVID-19 variants
July 26: Gov. Cuomo announces streamlines application process for rent relief program
July 20: Gov. Cuomo announces four mass vaccination sites to cease operations as part of ongoing downscaling
July 7: Gov. Cuomo announces three mass vaccination sites to cease operations as part of ongoing downscaling
June 24: Gov. Cuomo announces $25 million in child care scholarships for essential workers
June 18: Gov. Cuomo announces mass vaccination sites to begin downscaling
June 17: Gov. Cuomo announces reopening of New York state Capitol
June 17: Gov. Cuomo announces 12 new pop-up vaccination sites to serve areas with lower rates
June 14: Gov. Cuomo announces 2021 New York State Fair to reopen at 100% capacity
June 7: Gov. Cuomo announces school districts can allow students to remove masks outdoors
May 31: Statement from Gov. Cuomo on indoor dining curfew being lifted
May 23: Gov. Cuomo announces more than 1 million Excelsior Passes retrieved since launch
May 20: Gov. Cuomo announces seven new pop-up vaccination sites at airports across New York state to reach more individuals who still need to get the COVID-19 vaccine
May 19: Gov. Cuomo announces new guidance for health and safety measures at child car, day camp and overnight camp programs as New York proceeds with strategic reopening
May 17: Gov. Cuomo announces the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon to return for 50th running on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021
May 17: Gov. Cuomo announces additional guidance for county fairs and festivals
May 17: Gov. Cuomo announces New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets will have fully vaccinated fan sections for 2021 NBA Home Playoff games
May 17: Gov. Cuomo announces reimagined Tribeca Festival to feature Radio City Music Hall at 100% capacity for festival’s closing night on Saturday, June 19, 2021.
May 17: Gov. Cuomo announces three pop-up vaccination sites in collaboration with MTA following success of pilot program
May 16: Gov. Cuomo announces four pop-up vaccination sites at MTA stations to continue operating following success of pilot program
May 12: Gov. Cuomo accepts NYS Clinical Advisory Task Force recommendation to immediately implement expanded use of authorization of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds.
May 12: Gov. Cuomo announces five new pop-up vaccination sites at NFTA stations in the Buffalo and Niagara Falls areas.
May 12: Gov. Cuomo announces beaches and pools to operate with six-foot social distancing
May 11: Gov. Cuomo signs legislation extending moratorium that prevents utility companies from disconnecting utilities
May 11: Statement from Gov. Cuomo on expanded use authorization for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
May 10: Gov. Cuomo announces SUNY and CUNY boards to require vaccinations for all students attending in-person classes this fall
May 10: Gov. Cuomo proposes legislation to stop discrimination against individuals who have been vaccinated
May 10: Gov. Cuomo announces Nassau Coliseum will have fully vaccinated fan section for Islanders playoff games
May 10: Gov. Cuomo announces eight new pop-up vaccination sites at MTA stations
May 5: Gov. Cuomo announces Crossgates Mall mass-vaccination site vaccine incentives
May 4: Gov. Cuomo signs extension of the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020 and the COVID-19 Emergency Protect Our Small Businesses Act of 2021
April 29: Gov. Cuomo announces New York state 1,000 COVID-19 doses for pop-up site targeting 16- to 25-year-old population in Buffalo
April 28: Gov. Cuomo announces distribution of $6.7 million in COVID-19 relief to New York’s marine fishing industries
April 27: Gov. Cuomo announces New York state to adopt new CDC guidance on mask use for fully vaccinated people
April 27: Gov. Cuomo announces all New York state mass vaccination sites will be open to walk-in appointments beginning Thursday, April 29, 2021.
April 26: Gov. Cuomo announces five new pop-up vaccination sites with walk-in appointments for New York City bodega, grocery store and supermarket workers
April 21: Gov. Cuomo announces 16 mass-vaccination sites in New York state will accommodate walk-in appointments for individuals over the age of 60 beginning Friday, April 23, 2021.
April 16: Gov. Cuomo announces applications now being accepted for $26.6-million Empire Pandemic Response Reimbursement Fund for first responders and essential workers
April 14: Gov. Cuomo announces spectators will be allowed at horse and auto races at 20% capacity beginning Thursday, April 22, 2021.
April 13: Gov. Cuomo announces new targeted effort to vaccinate workers at New York state farms and food production companies
April 13: Gov. Cuomo announces SUNY Albany vaccination site to relocate to Crossgates Mall and begin vaccinations Friday, April 16, 2021.
April 13: Statement from N.Y. Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker regarding J&J vaccine
April 12: Gov. Cuomo announces updated guidance for graduation and commencement ceremonies
April 12: Gov. Cuomo announces New York state to provide new separate allocation of 35,000 COVID-19 vaccines for college students
April 9: Gov. Cuomo announces 16 community-based pop-up vaccination sites coming online over the next week to vaccinate 7,100 New Yorkers
April 6: Gov. Cuomo announces statewide launch of Vaccinate N.Y. campaign and encourages all New Yorkers to schedule an appointment
April 5: Gov. Cuomo announces statewide launch of Roll Up Your Sleeve campaign and encourages New Yorkers ages 16 and over to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment tomorrow, April 6, 2021.
April 2: Gov. Cuomo announces 18 community-based pop-up vaccination sites coming online over the next week to vaccinate 8,500 New Yorkers
March 30: Gov. Cuomo announces collegiate sports can bring fans back to stands beginning Friday, April 2, 2021.
March 29: Gov. Cuomo announces state-run mass vaccination site to open
March 26: Gov. Cuomo announces partnership with SOMOS Community Care to vaccinate underserved New Yorkers for COVID-19 at community medical practices
March 25: Gov. Cuomo announces weather-related postponements Friday at state-FEMA mass vaccination site at former Kodak Hawkeye parking lot in Rochester
March 25: Gov. Cuomo and State Health Commissioner Dr. Zucker announce revised nursing home visitation guidance to align with federal CMS guidelines
March 25: Gov. Cuomo announces 14 community-based pop-up vaccination sites coming over the next week to vaccinate more than 4,200 New Yorkers
March 23: On 11th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act’s signing, Gov. Cuomo announces expanded eligibility for financial assistance in New York
March 22: Gov. Cuomo announces New Yorkers 50 years of age and older will be eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine
March 22: Gov. Cuomo announces Roll Up Your Sleeve campaign to encourage houses of worship of all faiths to sign up as vaccination sites
March 21: Gov.?Cuomo announces pharmacies can now vaccinate New Yorkers with comorbidities
March 20: Gov. Cuomo announces discovery of first Brazilian variant in New York state resident
March 18: Gov. Cuomo announces 16 community-based pop-up vaccination sites coming online over the next week to vaccinate more than 4,500 New Yorkers
March 17: Gov. Cuomo announces appointment now available at 10 new state-run mass vaccination sites
March 15: Gov.?Cuomo announces wedding receptions and catered events can now resume statewide
March 15: Gov. Cuomo announces three additional mass vaccination sites to open on Long Island this week
March 11: Gov. Cuomo announces 14 community-based pop-up vaccination sites coming online this week to vaccinate more than 4,000 New Yorkers
March 11: Gov. Cuomo announces quarantine for domestic travelers will no longer be required starting Friday, April 1, 2021.
March 9: Gov. Cuomo announces New Yorkers 60 years of age and older, and additional public-facing essential workers will be eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine beginning Wednesday, March 17, 2021.
March 8: Gov. Cuomo announces 10 additional state-run mass vaccination sites to open in coming weeks
March 6: Statement from Gov. Cuomo on U.S. Senate passing $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan
March 4: Gov. Cuomo announces 12 community-based, pop-up vaccination sites coming online this week to vaccinate more than 4,000 New Yorkers
March 2: New York state lawmakers moving to repeal Gov. Cuomo’s expanded executive powers
March 1: Gov. Cuomo announces state vaccine task force unanimously recommends J&J vaccine on one-year anniversary of first COVID case in New York state
Feb. 28: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state vaccination program
Feb. 27: Gov. Cuomo announces 1.5 million New Yorkers have been fully vaccinated
Feb. 25: Gov. Cuomo announces 12 community-based pop-up vaccination sites coming online this week to vaccinate more than 3,700 New Yorkers
Feb. 24: Gov. Cuomo announces eligible New Yorkers can begin making appointments at state-FEMA vaccination sites in Buffalo, Rochester, Albany and Yonkers
Feb. 24: Gov. Cuomo announces opening of state-FEMA mass vaccination site at York College in Queens and Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn
Feb. 23: Gov. Cuomo encourages eligible New Yorkers in Brooklyn and Queens to schedule an appointment to state-FEMA vaccination sites opening tomorrow
Feb. 22: Gov. Cuomo announces expanded guidelines for nursing home visitations
Feb. 19: Gov. Cuomo announces 12% of New Yorkers have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Feb. 19: Gov. Cuomo announces nursing-home visitations to resume in accordance with CMS and CDC guidelines
Feb. 19: Gov. Cuomo announces sweeping nursing home reform legislation as part of 30-day amendments
Feb. 18: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state vaccination program
Feb. 17: Gov. Cuomo announces 13 community-based pop-up vaccination sites coming online this week to provide first doses to 3,850 New Yorkers
Feb. 17: Gov. Cuomo announces four additional FEMA and state-partnered vaccination sites to open in New York, targeted at increasing equitable vaccination access
Feb. 16: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state vaccination program
Feb. 15: Gov. Cuomo announces more than one million New Yorkers fully vaccinated with second dose
Feb. 12: Gov. Cuomo announces more than 13,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in 24 hours
Feb. 9: Gov. Cuomo announces lowest seven-day average COVID-19 positivity rate since Dec. 1
Feb. 7: Gov. Cuomo announces 2.1 million vaccine doses administered
Feb. 5: Gov. Cuomo announces list of comorbidities and underlying conditions eligible for COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday, Feb. 15, 2021
Feb. 5: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state vaccination program
Feb. 4: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state vaccination program
Feb. 3: Gov. Cuomo and Mayer de Blasio announce mass vaccination site at Yankee Stadium to open Friday
Feb. 3: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state vaccination program
Feb. 2: Gov. Cuomo announces federal vaccine supply to increase to 20% for the next three weeks
Feb. 1: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state vaccination program
Jan. 31: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state vaccination program
Jan. 31: Gov. Cuomo announces New York’s COVID-19 positivity rate has declined for 23 straight days
Jan. 30: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state vaccination program
Jan. 29: Gov. Cuomo announces mass vaccination site at Yankee Stadium is in development
Jan. 29: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state vaccination program
Jan. 27: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state vaccination program
Jan. 26: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state vaccination program
Jan. 25: Gov. Cuomo announces New York state’s rate of transmission has dropped below one
Jan. 24: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state vaccination program
Jan. 23: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state vaccination program
Jan. 18: Gov. Cuomo requests to purchase COVID-19 vaccines directly from Pfizer
Jan. 16: Gov. Cuomo provides update on New York’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Jan. 15: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on vaccine distribution efforts
Jan. 15: Gov. Cuomo announces first five community vaccination kits to NYCHA housing developments
Jan. 14: Statement from Gov. Cuomo on FEMA relief for New York
Jan. 13: Gov. Cuomo announces state vaccination sites now open
Jan. 12: Gov. Cuomo announces state vaccination sites to begin opening tomorrow
Jan. 9: Gov. Cuomo announces three additional cases of U.K. strain identified in New York
Jan. 8: Gov. Cuomo announces expanded vaccination network to accelerate distribution of COVID-19 vaccine
Jan. 5: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts
Jan. 4: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on vaccination efforts across New York
Jan. 4: Gov. Cuomo announces U.K. strain of COVID-19 has been detected in Saratoga Springs
Dec. 29: Gov. Cuomo announces updated quarantine guidelines to align with CDC recommendations
Dec. 28: Gov. Cuomo announces 140,000 New Yorkers have received first vaccine dose
Dec. 26: Statement from New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker
Dec. 23: Gov. Cuomo announces new guidance from DFS to further grow hospital capacity
Dec. 23: Gov. Cuomo announces 89,000 New Yorkers have received first vaccine dose
Dec. 22: PIA praises House, Senate passage of coronavirus relief
Dec. 21: Gov. Cuomo announces N.Y. has administered 38,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Dec. 16: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on the state’s vaccination administration plan
Dec. 14: Gov. Cuomo announces first dose of COVID-19 vaccine administered in U.S.
Dec. 11: Congress struggles to pass coronavirus relief package
Dec. 9: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state’s vaccination distribution plan
Nov. 30: Gov. Cuomo announces winter plan to combat COVID-19 surge in New York state
Nov. 24: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state’s progress during COVID-19 pandemic
Nov. 19: Audio & rush transcript: Gov. Cuomo urges New Yorkers to avoid Thanksgiving gatherings and travel
Nov. 16: Gov. Cuomo announces new tool to help New Yorkers access critical benefits amid COVID-19 pandemic
Nov. 6: Gov. Cuomo announces updated COVID-19 micro-cluster focus zones
Oct. 27: California added to New York’s COVID-19 travel advisory; no areas removed
Oct. 26: Gov. Cuomo and Mariah Kennedy Cuomo announce New York state to partner with the Realreal to launch Mask Up campaign to benefit COVID-19 relief efforts and build awareness of need to wear masks
Oct. 20: Arizona and Maryland added to travel advisory
Oct. 18: Gov. Cuomo announces draft New York state COVID-19 vaccination administration program
Oct. 17: Gov. Cuomo outlines new micro-cluster strategy to tackle COVID-19 hot spots that arise in the fall
Oct. 13: Three states added to travel advisory
Oct. 9: Gov. Cuomo announces COVID-19 rapid testing to be made available for every county in New York state
Oct. 6: Gov. Cuomo announces new cluster action initiative
Oct. 6: Gov. Cuomo announces New Mexico added to travel advisory
Oct. 1: Gov. Cuomo and Gov. Murphy launch exposure notification apps to help stop the spread of COVID-19
Sept. 22: Gov. Cuomo announces five states added to travel advisory and 10 million diagnostic tests conducted
Sept. 21: Early voting and absentee voting by mail or dropbox
Sept. 20: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state’s progress during COVID-19 pandemic
Sept. 18: Statement from Gov. Cuomo on CDC reversing its COVID-19 guidance
Sept. 18: Gov. Cuomo announces DMV to expand online services
Sept. 15: Gov. Cuomo announces six states removed from travel advisory requiring 14-day quarantines
Sept. 8: Gov. Cuomo announces four states added to travel advisory requiring 14-day quarantines
Sept. 3: Gov. Cuomo announces school reporting requirements and online dashboard to track COVID-19
Sept. 1: Gov. Cuomo announces absentee ballot portal is now open and requests can be made directly online
Sept. 1: Gov. Cuomo announces two states added to travel advisory required 14-day quarantines
Aug. 25: Gov. Cuomo announces New York Fashion Week to take place in September with limited or no spectators
Aug. 20: Gov. Cuomo signs into law sweeping election reforms
Aug. 18: Gov. Cuomo adds two states to travel advisory
Aug. 10: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state’s progress during COVID-19 pandemic
Aug. 7: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state’s progress during COVID-19 pandemic
Aug. 6: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state’s progress during COVID-19 pandemic
Aug. 5: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state’s progress during COVID-19 pandemic
Aug. 3: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state’s progress during COVID-19 pandemic
July 31: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state’s progress during COVID-19 pandemic
July 29: Gov. Cuomo and Maryland Gov. Hogan statement on U.S. Senate proposal for COVID-19 relief package
July 25: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state’s progress during COVID-19
July 20: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state’s progress during COVID-19 pandemic
July 19: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state’s progress during COVID-19 pandemic
July 18: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state’s progress during COVID-19 pandemic
July 17: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state’s progress during COVID-19 pandemic
July 16: Gov. Cuomo launches National "Mask Up America" campaign amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
July 15: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state’s progress during COVID-19 pandemic
July 13: Gov. Cuomo announces new data-driven guidance for reopening schools
July 13: Gov. Cuomo urges New Yorkers to slow down in work zones as New York continues reopening
July 12: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state’s progress during COVID-19 pandemic
July 11: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state’s progress during COVID-19 pandemic
July 10: Statement from Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo allowing limited concessions at state beaches
July 10: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state’s progress during COVID-19 pandemic
July 9: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state’s progress during COVID-19 pandemic
July 4: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state’s progress during COVID-19 pandemic
July 2: Gov. Cuomo announces state park swimming pools to open July 4 weekend
July 2: Gov. Cuomo announces $4.3 million in federal funding to support local COVID-19 planning and response
July 2: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state’s progress during COVID-19 pandemic
June 27: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state’s progress during COVID-19 pandemic
June 26: Gov. Cuomo announces New York state to assist states with high infection rates
June 25: Gov. Cuomo announces hospitalizations drop below 1,000 for the first time since March 18
June 23: Gov. Cuomo announces $65 million N.Y. Forward child care expansion initiative
June 21: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state’s progress during COVID-19 pandemic
June 17: Gov. Cuomo announces lowest percentage of positive COVID-19 test results since pandemic began
June 16: Gov. Cuomo announces U.S. Open to be held without fans from Aug. 31 to Sept. 13
June 15: Gov. Cuomo announces gatherings of up to 25 people will be allowed in Phase Three of reopening
June 14: Gov. Cuomo announces low-risk youth sports for regions in Phase Three can begin on July 6
June 5: Gov. Cuomo announces lowest number of deaths and hospitalizations since COVID-19 pandemic began
May 1: Cuomo: New York schools closed rest of academic year, daily deaths hit new low
April 9: Gov. Cuomo expands absentee ballot access amid COVID-19 outbreak
April 4: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces 1,000 ventilators donated to New York state
April 3: Attorney General James orders 78 transport providers to immediately stop endangering New Yorkers
March 28: Gov. Cuomo postpones presidential primary and special elections in response to pandemic
March 27: Attention NYSIF retail policyholders
March 23: DMV and COVID-19
March 22: Attorney General James calls for automatic absentee voting in N.Y. presidential primary
March 17: Congress begins to address COVID-19 pandemic
March 16: Gov. Cuomo signs executive order closing schools statewide for two weeks
Webinars & Videos:
Sept. 15: Gov. Cuomo launches video with Paul Rudd to encourage millennials to wear a mask
Aug. 27: The Break: Workers’ Compensation and COVID-19
Aug. 6: The Break: EPLI and COVID-19
June 16: The Break: New Jersey Phase Two Reopening
June 4: The Break: New York’s Phase Two of Reopening
May 26: The Break: Safely Returning to Business
May 19: The Break: The Process of Reopening
May 15: The Break: The Liability of Re-Opening
May 13: The Break: Workers’ Compensation and the Coronavirus
May 1: COVID-19 and the Construction Site
April 21: The Break: The New Jersey Grace Period
April 16: The Break: Vacancy Clauses
April 13: The Break: The Connecticut Grace Period
April 7: The Break: Business Interruption
April 7: The Break: New York Moratorium
April 2: The Break: Paycheck Protection Loan
April 1: The Break: Paid Medical and Family Leave
April 1: PIA Northeast Director of Government & Industry Affairs Bradford J. Lachut, Esq., to lead PIA webinar, Coronavirus and Commercial Coverage on Monday, April 13, and Wednesday, May 6, from 10-11 a.m.
March 31: The Break: PIA explains what small businesses need to know about the federal stimulus
March 23: Did you miss the free-to-PIA-members Webinar: Coronavirus: What You Need to Know Right Now? You can access it on-demand now.