Jan 27, 2021
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:
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Latest news about COVID-19 in New York:
Business & Compliance:
Jan. 20: Gov. Cuomo announces $130 million proposal to help highly impacted small businesses with tax credits as part of FY 2022 Executive Budget
Jan. 18: Gov. Cuomo announces proposal to boost partial unemployment benefits as part of the 2021 State of the State
Jan. 8: Gov. Cuomo announces proposal to bolster protections for residential and commercial tenants as part of the 2021 State of the State
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. 28: Gov. Cuomo announces he will sign legislation and issue executive order extending residential eviction moratorium
Dec. 16: Gov. Cuomo announces New York state will advance $1.5 billion to organizations needing cashflow until early 2021
Dec. 11: Indoor dining in New York City suspended on Monday, Dec. 14; gyms and salons will now be allowed to remain open with restrictions in Orange Zones
Dec. 10: Gov. Cuomo announces launch of New York Forward small-business lease assistance partnership
Dec. 9: Gov. Cuomo, Mayor De Blasio, Senate Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins, Speaker Heastie and New York labor leaders issue letter urging New York Congressional delegation to provide stimulus funding to avoid catastrophic budget cuts
Nov. 30: Gov. Cuomo announces $6.7 million in federal funding to assist New York’s marine fishing industry during COVID-19 pandemic
Nov. 22: Gov. Cuomo calls on Congress to renew and expand critical support programs for unemployed Americans amid COVID-19 pandemic
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. 20: Gov. Cuomo signs executive order extending moratorium on COVID-related commercial evictions through Friday, Jan. 1, 2020.
Oct. 18: Gov. Cuomo announces ski resorts allowed to reopen with 50% indoor capacity beginning Friday, Nov. 6, 2020.
Oct. 17: Gov. Cuomo announces most movie theaters outside of New York City can reopen on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020.
Oct. 1: U.S. Senate halts PPP
Sept. 30: Gov. Cuomo announces $18 million initiative to train workers and support entrepreneurs during and after COVID-19 pandemic
Sept. 21: Gov. Cuomo announces executive order extending moratorium on COVID-related commercial evictions until Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020.
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. 7: On Labor Day, Gov. Cuomo signs legislation requiring plans to protect public workers in future health emergencies
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. 20: Gov. Cuomo signs executive order extending moratorium on COVID-related commercial evictions until Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020.
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 17: Gov. Cuomo announces New York City cleared by global health experts to enter phase four of reopening Monday, July 20
July 16: Gov. Cuomo announces new regulations for bars and restaurants to ensure compliance with state social distancing and face covering orders
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 7: Gov. Cuomo announces Long Island cleared by global public health experts to enter Phase Four of reopening tomorrow
July 6: U.S. Census Bureau Small Business Pulse Survey (updated weekly)
July 6: Gov. Cuomo announces New York City enters Phase Three of reopening without indoor dining and subject to state guidance today
July 5: Gov. Cuomo announces New York City will enter Phase Three of reopening without indoor dining tomorrow
July 1: Gov. Cuomo announces Phase Three indoor dining postponed in New York City
June 30: Gov. Cuomo announces Capital Region cleared by global public health experts to enter Phase Four of reopening tomorrow
June 29: Gov. Cuomo announces state to decide Wednesday whether to slow reopening of indoor dining in New York City
June 24: Gov. Cuomo announces five regions on track to enter Phase Four of reopening Friday
June 23: Statement from Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on New York state being one of the only three states on track to contain COVID-19
June 22: Mid-Hudson Valley cleared to enter Phase Three of reopening tomorrow; Long Island on track to enter Phase Three Wednesday
June 19: Gov. Cuomo announces New York City cleared by global public health experts to begin Phase Two of Reopening Monday
June 18: Gov. Cuomo issues executive order strengthening state enforcement during phased reopening to protect New Yorkers and ensure business compliance
June 13: Gov. Cuomo announces Western N.Y. expected to enter Phase Three of reopening June 16 and Capital Region expected to enter Phase Three of reopening June 17
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 9: Gov. Cuomo announces Long Island cleared by Global Public Health Experts to begin phase two of reopening tomorrow
June 8: Gov. Cuomo announces mid-Hudson region cleared by global public health experts to begin phase two of reopening tomorrow
June 8: Gov. Cuomo signs legislation authorizing local governments to extend deadline for filing property tax abatements to July 15
June 6: Executive Order 202.38: Gov. Cuomo lets business owners decide whether individual temperature checks will be conducted in order to minimize the spread of COVID-19
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 Capital Region cleared by international experts to begin phase two of reopening tomorrow
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: Gov. Cuomo announces New York City to enter Phase 1 of reopening on June 8 and five regions enter Phase 2 of reopening today
May 29: New York state has released Phase 2 guidance for reopening; start planning now
May 28: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo issues executive order authorizing businesses to deny entry to individuals not wearing masks or face-coverings
May 23: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces?eighth region on track to hit benchmark to begin reopening Tuesday, May 26, 2020.
May 22: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo launches $100 million New York Forward Loan Fund to help small businesses
May 21: COVID-19-related bills that affect businesses, family leave introduced in state Senate
May 20: New York state Department of Labor announces over $10 billion in unemployment benefits paid to over two million New Yorkers during COVID-19 pandemic; pre-4/22 application backlog reduced to 7,580
May 19: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces seventh region hits benchmark to begin reopening tomorrow
May 18: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces state is bringing in international experts to help advise the state’s reopening plan
May 18: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces sixth region hits benchmark to begin reopening tomorrow
May 18: New York Forward Business Reopening Lookup tool
May 16: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces horse racing tracks statewide and Watkins Glen International Racetrack will be allowed to open without fans as of June 1
May 15: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces five regions will begin reopening today
May 14: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces fifth region hits benchmark to begin reopening May 15.
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: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces fourth region hits benchmark to begin reopening May 15
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: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces moratorium on COVID-19 related evictions will be extended until Aug. 20
May 7: New bills introduced in New York state Legislature
May 4: Cuomo: No region of N.Y. ready to reopen under safety rules
May 4: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo outlines additional guidelines for when regions can re-open
April 30: Newly introduced Senate bills would affect N.Y. businesses
April 28: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo outlines additional guidelines for phased plan to re-open New York
April 26: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo outlines phased plan to re-open New York starting with construction and manufacturing
April 21: DFS states moratorium and emergency regulation apply to commercial-lines E&S fire policies
April 20: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo calls on federal government to provide hazard pay to essential public workers
April 19: Gov. Cuomo, Gov. Murphy, Gov. Lamont, Gov. Wolf, Gov. Carney, Gov. Raimondo and Gov. Baker announce appointees to multi-state council to get people back to work and restore the economy
April 18: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo, Gov. Murphy, Gov. Lamont announce alignment of state policies for marinas and boatyards
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 12: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo issues executive order directing employers to provide masks to employees who interact with the public
April 6: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces NYS on PAUSE functions extended for additional two weeks
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 29: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces NYS on Pause functions extended for the next two weeks
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 23: Treasury, IRS, and Labor announce tax credits for small- and mid-sized businesses to swiftly recover the cost of providing coronavirus-related leave
March 23: Mass. governor orders all nonessential businesses to cease in-person operation, directs the Department of Public Health to issue stay-at-home advisory for two weeks
March 20: Gov. Cuomo issues guidance on essential services under the ’New York State on PAUSE’ executive order
March 20: Governors from Conn., N.J., N.Y., and Pa., advocate for federal assistance for residents and businesses
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: Gov. Cuomo signs bill to guanrantee paid leave for New Yorkers under mandatory or precautionary quarantine due to COVID-19
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: Statement from Secretary to the Governor Melissa DeRosa regarding blanket quarantine or ’shelter in place’ policies
March 17: Gov. Cuomo and Attorney General James temporarily suspend state debt collection in response to coronavirus
March 17: Gov. Cuomo announces three-way agreement with Legislature on paid sick leave bill to provide immediate assistance to New Yorkers impacted by COVID-19
March 17: N.Y. cyber security certification of compliance filing deadline extended to May 30 due to COVID-19
March 16: New York state waiving seven-day waiting period for unemployment insurance benefits for people who are out of work due to coronavirus closures or quarantines
March 16: Amid lack of federal direction, Gov. Cuomo, Gov. Murphy, and Gov. Lamont announce regional approach to combatting COVID-19
March 13: Cuomo, lawmakers negotiate paid sick leave for coronavirus quarantines
March 12: Gov. Cuomo issues mass gathering regulations; events with 500 of more individuals in attendance to be canceled or postponed
March 10: Gov. Cuomo asks New York state Comptroller Tom Dinapoli to revisit revenue projections in light of market impact of novel coronavirus.
March 10: Utica National offers coronavirus guidance for employers, and educational institutions
March 3: Endorsements: COVID-19 risk management
Insurance Industry:
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.
Oct. 6: NAIC survey: Nearly half of consumers don’t understand how their health insurance would pay for coronavirus testing and treatment
Sept. 16: Gov. Cuomo announces special enrollment for uninsured extended through the end of 2020
Aug. 18: As part of New York’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces special enrollment for uninsured extended for additional 30 days
Aug. 13: New York State Department of Labor thwarts more than $1 billion in unemployment insurance fraud during pandemic, stops more than 40,000 fraudulent claims
Aug. 10: DFS extends licensing expiration date
July 15: As part of New York’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces special health insurance enrollment extension through N.Y. State of Health Marketplace
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
June 9: Superintendent Lacewell announces the launch of the new DFS program to drive innovative financial services and products for New Yorkers in the COVID-19 era
May 29: N.Y. cyber security certification of compliance filings due by June 1
May 25: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces state and local governments will provide death benefits for frontline workers who died from COVID-19
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 28: Timely, accurate and complete claim reporting: Ensure that your agency is prepared to handle incoming COVID-19-related claims
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 20: NYS Department of Labor launches new streamlined application for New Yorkers to apply for pandemic unemployment assistance without having to first apply for unemployment insurance
April 16: PIA National opposes business interruption legislation
April 14: AAIS COVID-19 pandemic resource center
April 13: Update: DFS emergency regulations
April 9: Statement from Communications Director Dani Lever on updates to the Department of Labor’s online unemployment insurance filing system
April 8: DFS issues new emergency regulation requiring commercial health insurers to defer payment of premiums through June 1 for consumers & businesses experiencing financial hardship during COVID-19 pandemic
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: NYSIF suspends cancellations for nonpayment, suspends nonrenewals, and suspends conditional renewals for workers’ compensation insurance policies for employers with 100 or fewer employees for the next 60 days
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 24: DFS issues new emergency regulation requiring New York regulated financial institutions to provide financial relief to New Yorkers demonstrating financial hardship from COVID-19 pandemic
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 19: Guidance to DFS regulated insurance entities regarding support for consumers and businesses impacted COVID-19
March 17: NYDFS FAQ: The novel coronavirus and business interruption insurance
March 17: Department of Financial Services adopts new emergency regulation requiring insurance companies to waive cost-sharing for in-network telehealth visits
March 16: N.Y. State of Health and New York State Department of Financial Services announce special enrollment period for uninsured New Yorkers, as novel coronavirus cases climb
March 14: During coronavirus briefing, Gov. Cuomo announces Department of Financial Services will require insurance companies to waive co-payments for tele-health visits
March 13: DFS adopts emergency regulation directing health insurers to waive cost-sharing for novel coronavirus testing
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
March 2: Gov. Cuomo announces new directive requiring New York insurers to waive cost-sharing for coronavirus testing
Feb. 4: Many coverage exclusions with coronavirus
General Information:
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. 23: Gov. Cuomo announces expanded deployment of community vaccination kits to strengthen fairness and equity in vaccine distribution process
Jan. 21: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state vaccination program: 93% of first doses delivered have been administered
Jan. 19: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state vaccination program--79% of first doses delivered have been administered
Jan. 18: Gov. Cuomo announces state vaccination sites opening at SUNY Stony Brook, Aqueduct Racetrack, SUNY Potsdam and Plattsburgh International Airport
Jan. 18: Gov. Cuomo announces nearly 1,200 senior NYCHA residents receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at state pop-up sites
Jan. 18: Gov. Cuomo announces eight community vaccination kits deployed to churches and cultural centers in New York City, Long Island and Westchester
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. 14: Statement from Marcy Stevens, general counsel for the Office of Technology Services, regarding the unauthorized use of unpublished scheduling link for state vaccination sites
Jan. 14: Gov. Cuomo and New York-Presbyterian announces launch of new COVID-19 vaccination site in Washington Heights
Jan. 13: Gov. Cuomo announces state vaccination sites now open
Jan. 12: Gov. Cuomo announces state vaccination sites to begin opening tomorrow
Jan. 11: Gov. Cuomo announces additional New Yorkers, individuals 75 and older can begin scheduling with providers COVID-19 vaccination appointments
Jan. 10: Gov. Cuomo announces proposal to expand access to telehealth for all as part of the 2021 state of the state
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. 8: Gov. Cuomo, eight other governors issue letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services asking for expedited COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Jan. 6: Gov. Cuomo issues letter asking Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf to require COVID-19 tests for international airline passengers
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. 30: Gov. Cuomo announces executive order requiring death benefits for families of frontline government workers
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. 28: Gov. Cuomo issues executive order increasing penalties on health care providers that intentionally disregard vaccine prioritization protocols
Dec. 26: Statement from New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker
Dec. 24: Statement from Gov. Cuomo on federal government reversing its policy on testing airline travelers from the U.K.
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. 21: Gov. Cuomo calls on the federal government to take action in wake of highly contagious variant of COVID-19 virus circulating in the UK
Dec. 19: Gov. Cuomo signs executive order to better support seniors and assist the restaurant industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Dec. 16: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on the state’s vaccination administration plan
Dec. 15: Commissioner Zucker issues letter to hospital administrators detailing directives to expand capacity as state fights COVID-19
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. 10: Gov. Cuomo issues letter to secretary of health and human services urging equity and expeditious distribution of COVID-19 vaccine program
Dec. 9: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state’s vaccination distribution plan
Dec. 2: Gov. Cuomo releases new public service announcement highlighting the dangers of COVID-19 transmission through ’living room spread’
Dec. 2: Gov. Cuomo announces state to receive initial delivery of COVID-19 vaccine doses for 170,000 New Yorkers
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. 31: Gov. Cuomo announces new guidelines allowing out-of-state travelers to "test out" of mandatory 14-day quarantine
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. 23: Gov. Cuomo announces eight additional New York companies to start producing COVID-19-related equipment and supplies to support in-state needs
Oct. 20: Statement from Gov. Cuomo, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, and Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont on COVID-19 travel advisory list
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. 14: Gov. Cuomo announces state will withhold funds for localities and schools in COVID-19 cluster zones that fail to enforce public health law
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. 28: Gov. Cuomo signs executive order reminding international travelers coming from level two and three countries to quarantine & fill out travel form
Sept. 28: Gov. Cuomo announces moratorium on COVID-related residential evictions will be extended until Friday, Jan. 1, 2021.
Sept. 24: Gov. Cuomo announces clinical advisory task force and vaccine distribution and implementation task force in anticipation of potential federal authorization of COVID-19 vaccine this fall
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 campaign to ensure New Yorkers are aware of the expanded options for voting in November’s election
Sept. 8: Gov. Cuomo launches "The COVID-19 Report Card," an online dashboard tracking real-time COVID-19 infections and testing operations of every New York school and school district
Sept. 8: Gov. Cuomo announces four states added to travel advisory requiring 14-day quarantines
Sept. 6: Gov. Cuomo and Chancellor Malatras launch COVID-19 case tracker dashboard for SUNY’s 64 colleges and universities
Sept. 3: Gov. Cuomo announces school reporting requirements and online dashboard to track COVID-19
Sept. 2: Gov. Cuomo announces New York state to extend partnership with HelloFresh to combat food insecurity amid the COVID-19 pandemic
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. 27: Joint statement from Gov. Cuomo, Gov. Murphy and Gov. Lamont on federal decision to weaken COVID-19 testing guidelines
Aug. 25: Gov. Cuomo announces New York Fashion Week to take place in September with limited or no spectators
Aug. 25: Gov. Cuomo announces five states removed?from COVID-19 travel advisory requiring 14-day quarantines, Guam added to list
Aug. 20: Gov. Cuomo signs into law sweeping election reforms
Aug. 18: Gov. Cuomo adds two states to travel advisory
Aug. 11: Gov. Cuomo announces individuals traveling to New York from two additional states, Virgin Islands will be required to quarantine for 14 days
Aug. 10: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state’s progress during COVID-19 pandemic
Aug. 7: Gov. Cuomo, Senate Leader Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Heastie send joint letter to New York Congressional Delegation outlining urgent need for federal aid for state and local governments
Aug. 7: Gov. Cuomo announces that, based on each region’s infection rate, schools across New York state are permitted to open this fall
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. 4: Gov. Cuomo announces individuals traveling from an additional state will be required to quarantine for 14 days
Aug. 3: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state’s progress during COVID-19 pandemic
July 31: ICYMI: Gov. Cuomo’s op-ed in the New York Times: Let’s end the wait for coronavirus test results. Here’s how.
July 31: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state’s progress during COVID-19 pandemic
July 29: Gov. Cuomo announces DMV licensed driving schools now can conduct distance learning pre-licensing courses
July 29: Gov. Cuomo announces U.S. Open Championship to be held without fans from Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, to Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Mamaroneck
July 29: Gov. Cuomo issues letter to New York’s congressional delegation calling on them to ensure $500 billion in unrestricted state aid is included in any Senate-passed relief package
July 29: Gov. Cuomo and Maryland Gov. Hogan statement on U.S. Senate proposal for COVID-19 relief package
July 28: Gov. Cuomo announces individuals traveling to New York from three additional states, Puerto Rico, and Washington D.C., will be required to quarantine for 14 days
July 27: Gov. Cuomo announces progress of technology SWAT partnership in assisting New Yorkers during COVID-19 pandemic
July 25: Gov. Cuomo calls on Republican members of New York’s congressional delegation for fight for state, local aid in federal stimulus package
July 25: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state’s progress during COVID-19
July 22: Gov. Cuomo and Gov. Hogan call on Congress to pass $500 billion state stabilization fund in next COVID-19 relief package
July 21: Gov. Cuomo announces individuals traveling to New York from 10 additional states will be required to quarantine for 14 days
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 announces $1.5 million for ’Feeding New York State’ to assist food insecure New Yorkers and state’s farmers
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 14: Gov. Cuomo announces individuals traveling to New York from four additional states will be required to quarantine for 14 days
July 13: Gov. Cuomo announces new data-driven guidance for reopening schools
July 13: Gov. Cuomo announces travel enforcement operation at airports across the state to help ensure travelers are following quarantine restrictions
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 8: Gov. Cuomo announces New York state will decide on fall school reopening during the first week of August
July 7: Gov. Cuomo announces individuals traveling to New York from three additional states will be required to quarantine for 14 days
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 30: Gov. Cuomo directs state DOH investigation of potential COVID-19 exposure at religious service in Essex County
June 30: Gov. Cuomo announces individuals traveling to New York from eight additional states will be required to quarantine for 14 days
June 27: Gov. Cuomo directs state DOH investigation of potential COVID-19 exposure at high school graduation in Westchester from student who returned from Florida
June 27: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on state’s progress during COVID-19 pandemic
June 26: Gov. Cuomo details NYS Department of Health investigation into two COVID-19 clusters in upstate New York
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 24: Gov. Cuomo, Gov. Murphy and Gov. Lamont announce joint incoming travel advisory that all individuals traveling from states with significant community spread of COVID-19 quarantine for 14 days
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 and COVID-19 Maternity Task Force Chair Melissa DeRosa announce increased access to midwife-led birth centers amid COVID-19 pandemic
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 8: As New York City enters phase one of reopening today, Gov. Cuomo announces New York City is now eligible for elective surgery and ambulatory care
June 8: Gov. Cuomo announces MTA is accelerating construction on $2 billion in capital projects during reduced ridership due to COVID-19 pandemic
June 7: Gov. Cuomo signs legislation extending the daedline to submit absentee ballots to the day of the election
June 6: Gov. Cuomo announces lowest number of hospitalizations and deaths since beginning of COVID-19 pandemic
June 5: Gov. Cuomo announces lowest number of deaths and hospitalizations since COVID-19 pandemic began
June 4: Gov. Cuomo announces state is expanding COVID-19 testing criteria to include anyone who attended a protest across the state
May 15: Gov. Cuomo, Gov. Murphy, Gov. Lamont, Gov. Carney announce multi-state agreement on beaches ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
May 13: Gov. Cuomo announces state Department of Health will host statewide webinar tomorrow for healthcare providers to discuss inflammatory disease in children related to COVID-19
May 10: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces New York is notifying 49 other states of COVID-related illness in children
May 1: Cuomo: New York schools closed rest of academic year, daily deaths hit new low
April 24: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo issues executive order to make sure every New Yorker automatically receives a postage-paid absentee ballot application
April 21: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces elective outpatient treatment can resume in counties and hospitals without significant risk of COVID-19 surge starting next week
April 13: Attorney General James leads coalition urging federal government to ensure emergency stimulus payments go to families, not debt collectors
April 11: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces partnership with NYS court system to provide pro bono legal assistance to New Yorkers
April 9: Gov. Cuomo expands absentee ballot access amid COVID-19 outbreak
April 5: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces federal government is deploying approximately 1,000 personnel to New York state
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 22: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo accepts recommendation of Army Corps of Engineers for four temporary hospital sites in New York
March 18: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo announces deployment of 1,000-bed hospital ship, ’USNS Comfort’ to New York Harbor
March 17: Congress begins to address COVID-19 pandemic
March 17: One dangerous coronavirus "self-check test" is circulating on social media. Here’s why you should avoid it.
March 16: Gov. Cuomo signs executive order closing schools statewide for two weeks
March 16: Amid COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Cuomo issues executive order delaying village elections statewide until April 28 primary
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 27: Register to join a PIA member-exclusive Zoom call to discuss COVID-19 with construction, labor and real estate lawyer Tom Tripodianos, Esq.
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.
