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As you are well aware by now as we reopen, we are carefully monitoring the data. While the numbers across the state have been consistently good, we noticed a sign of caution in Central New York this week when then numbers went up from .6 percent positive to 1.3 to 1.4 percent. What happened? That's…

After more than 100 straight days of giving daily press briefings, this Friday, June 19th, will be the final one. Going forward, I will give press briefings as needed but rest assured I will continue to provide New Yorkers with the facts, data and my opinion as we continue to chart the way forward.…

  A few weeks ago, I was invited to participate in a U.S. Travel hosted Zoom chat with the Honorable Elise Stefanik, U.S. Representative for New York's 21st Congressional District. It was a constructive dialog! Congresswoman Stefanik was well informed, highly engaged and genuinely interested in…

The data continues to look very good, with infection rates holding or decreasing and hospitalizations and deaths at all-time lows. Out of the 60,568 COVID tests conducted in New York State yesterday, 631, or 1.05 percent, were positive, which is great news. So today we are excited to announce that…

NYSTIA in collaboration with member Rove Marketing, a travel and tourism data consulting firm, are working to help NYSTIA members prepare for and monitor visitor satisfaction as they reopen and reengage their visitors. The COVID response satisfaction program is designed to capture your visitor…

The state has received over 25,000 complaints concerning a business in violation of the reopening guidelines. We are deeply disappointed to see videos of people out in the street, drinks in hand, ignoring social distancing guidelines (as well as open container laws) — many not…

PROGRAMMING NOTE: I hope you've found these nightly emails useful and informative. Going forward, the NYS Coronavirus Update will publish on weekday evenings only. We'll be back on Monday. Cases of COVID-19 are increasing in nearly two dozen states that have begun reopening, and 15 states have seen…

From Governor Cuomo @ 6:36 PM on June 11: Right now, we need to be cautious. I know businesses are anxious to open and we all want to get the economy going but we need to be careful — we can't make a mistake today that wipes out our hard-earned progress. COVID remains a public…

NYSTIA's newest board member is a marketing professional with extensive tourism experience. Stephanie Johnson was named Divisional Director for LEGOLAND New York Resort earlier this year. An Orange County native, Johnson is charged with creating and directing strategy for LEGOLAND New York Resort to…

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From Governor Cuomo @ 7:29 PM on June 10: One of our goals is to take this unprecedented moment and Build Back Better. We are accelerating infrastructure improvements and construction projects from Long Island to Buffalo, and continue on essential projects that will benefit the state as we enter the…

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From Governor Cuomo @ 7:02 PM on June 9: Now that the whole state has begun reopening, we are closely monitoring each region to make sure we don't see any spikes in COVID cases. Our strategy from the outset was a data and fact-based approach and we continue to apply that same approach as we move New…

Leading by Example: Lessons in Race and Antiracism

From Governor Cuomo @ 7:35 PM on June 8: Today is Day 100 since we had our first confirmed COVID case in New York State. And with New York City entering Phase 1 today, the entire state is in the reopening process. At the outset, no one knew how long it would take us to control the virus. But we did…

From Governor Cuomo @ 6:57 PM on June 7: Some people have asked me if I'm worried that the protests we have seen across the state and nation will lead to an increase in COVID cases. Yes, I am worried. That's why I'm asking New Yorkers who have attended a recent protest to get tested for COVID and to…

From Governor Cuomo @ 7:12 PM on June 6: New York City will enter Phase 1 on Monday, the final region of the state to do so. I want to remind New Yorkers what these phases of reopening mean. Phase 1 includes construction, manufacturing and wholesale trade. Retail operations are also included in…

From Governor Cuomo @ 7:07 PM on June 5: Yesterday we saw the lowest number of both deaths and hospitalizations since the COVID-19 pandemic began. 42 people passed away due to COVID-19, down from a record-high when 800 died in a single day just eight weeks ago. While our hearts ache for the families…

Reservation window to open for camping arrival dates beginning June 22Beaches and day-use areas opening across the state – Entrance fees may applyNew York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) will begin accepting new camping reservations beginning June 8, for…