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- $498,407 will be used to support 100 museums across New York StateTroy, NY—The Museum Association of New York is thrilled to announce that it was awarded an Institute of Museum and Library Services CARES Act Grant to fund “Building Capacity, Creating…

- The GOOD NEWS: New York State destinations are open, safe and ready to provide memorable experiences to responsible travelers. - REALITY CHECK: We have a long and difficult road to recovery.What we heard at the New York State Tourism Industry Association Annual Meeting:• Our…

- This Sunday night at sundown, members of the Jewish community begin to observe Yom Kippur, the day of atonement. Even though this holiday will look different amid the pandemic, it is my hope that on this day of atonement and reflection, all New Yorkers observing will have a meaningful day and an…

Unfortunately, as we've seen during the pandemic, public health issues can become politicized. We want to avoid that with any future COVID-19 vaccine. To that end, New York is establishing two task forces to help advise the clinical safety of future vaccines as well as on how best to distribute and…

Today, the Food and Drug Administration has authorized the individual saliva swab diagnostic test for COVID-19 developed by SUNY Upstate Medical University and Quadrant Biosciences for emergency use. The saliva swab test has been used to conduct testing at all SUNY campuses and this approval allows…

- New Data Shows Most Face Long Odds of Timely Recovery WASHINGTON (September 23, 2020)—More than half (55%) of all small travel businesses in the U.S. are at risk of either taking longer than six months to recover or never recovering at all, according to data released Wednesday by…

ACTIVATING ON CORONAVIRUS RELIEF - With the current complexities in Washington—notably the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, coupled with the leadup to the general election, and negotiations on a stopgap government funding bill that the House passed…

Today the United States crossed a tragic milestone — 200,000 Americans have died of COVID. It is an immeasurable loss: These Americans were mothers and daughters, fathers and sons, brothers and sisters, friends and neighbors. We mourn the gaping hole in the hearts of their loved…

  Senate Bill 8938 Would Enable The Establishment of Tourism Recovery Improvement Districts Thanks to the initiative and legislative leadership of New York State DMO executives, NY S 8938 appears towards be gaining momentum to eventual approval in the New York State Senate. The bill, introduced…

On Friday, we were devastated to learn that Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg had passed away. Justice Ginsburg was a daughter of Brooklyn and her life was a testament to the true meaning of New York Tough — accomplishment, tenacity, conviction, all coupled with respect, grace and…

On the first night of Rosh Hashanah, I wish all who celebrate a sweet new year. While celebrating this year will be different amid the pandemic, we can all reflect on the past year and look ahead to the next one. This year, there is much to consider. Anti-Semitism remains a force both in the world…

As we draw closer to Election Day, I want to remind New Yorkers again that amid the pandemic, you have several options to ensure your safety when casting your vote this year. Voting is a cornerstone of our democracy and it is important that we can exercise our right to vote while being mindful of…

Today is day 200 of the COVID crisis — it's been 200 days since New York State's first confirmed case of COVID. Since then, we have made tremendous progress, especially on testing. When this started, we had the capacity to conduct about 500 tests per day. Yesterday, we did 75,000…

For months, I have talked about how important it is for people of all ages to wear a mask, and it has sometimes been a challenge to reach young people, especially since they may feel that the virus poses less of a direct threat to their own health than it does for older generations. I felt like I…

The temperature is cooling and the leaves are starting to change colors — but while it feels like a new season, COVID remains with us. We can defeat this virus, but we need New Yorkers to stay vigilant. We all must continue to wear masks, socially distance, wash our hands and get…

On a sunny, cloudless Tuesday morning nineteen years ago, New York, the nation and the world were changed forever. We will never forget the nearly three thousand lives lost during the September 11th terrorist attacks. We will never forget that a day marked by unfathomable loss was met with equal…

New Yorkers are complying with State guidelines across the board which has led to our low infection rate. We have taken care of one another. One important area vital to our continued public health is that all riders must wear a mask while on pubic transportation. While mask compliance in the MTA…

- Monday, September 14 at 3:00 PM - Hello from AAA Northeast!I hope you're doing well and staying healthy. Given the unique challenges of 2020, we here at AAA Northeast are using this as an opportunity to start the conversation around the current challenges in the market and discuss some of the best…

Rick Remsnyder will complete his 14-year career as the Ulster County Tourism Director when he retires on Sept. 18, 2020. He was responsible for the planning, coordination and administration of a variety of tourism marketing programs designed to attract visitors to Ulster County and is justifiably…

New Yorkers have worked hard to comply with reopening guidelines and we have some good news. Starting September 30th, restaurants in New York City can reopen for indoor dining with a limit of 25 percent capacity. All restaurants that choose to reopen must adhere to strict safety protocols, including…