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From Governor Cuomo @ 7:36 PM on April 25: It has been 56 long days since New York's first confirmed Coronavirus case. It has been frustrating, stressful and difficult for all of us. But I want New Yorkers to know that what we are all doing right now is saving lives. That is no exaggeration. We have…

PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE From Tori Emerson Barnes at 3:44 PM on April 24:We have recently received important updates on the process for accessing Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and Economic Development Administration (EDA) Disaster Grants. Please see below for a summary of each as well as…

From Governor Cuomo @ 8:17 PM on April 24: A crisis shows us both the best and worst in people, but more often than not, you see the best. I was moved by a letter sent to me by a retired farmer in northeast Kansas. His wife has health problems and they are both in their seventies. Enclosed with the…

From Tori Emerson Barnes, U.S. Travel at 6:51 PM on April 23: This week:This week, Congress and the administration reached an agreement to replenish funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program following their rapid depletion in just two…

From Governor Cuomo @ 8:06 PM on April 23: I know a dumb idea when I hear one. Yesterday Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell gave his opinion that states should declare bankruptcy rather than receive federal funding. He doesn't support "Blue State Bailouts." This kind of thinking is shortsighted…

From Governor Cuomo @ 7:48 PM on April 22: We are living in a profound moment in history. Our actions today will shape our future and we cannot risk undoing all the progress we have made. We will rely on science and facts to guide our next steps. I know there are some people who want to reopen as…

From Tori Emerson Barnes, U.S. Travel at 9:43 PM on April 21: With both the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Impact Disaster Loans (EIDL) program out of funds, congressional leaders and the administration announced a deal today to replenish the programs and provide additional funding…

From Governor Cuomo @ 9:02 PM on April 21: I met with President Trump today in the White House to discuss testing. We agreed that the state will be responsible for managing the actual tests in our laboratories. The federal government, meanwhile, will take on the responsibility of supply chain issues…

Visit Rochester Releases “Rochester Rising" Message to Greater Rochester CommunityAmid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Visit Rochester is sharing a message of hope and resilience with the Greater Rochester community under the theme of “Rochester Rising."To bring…

From Governor Cuomo @ 7:29 PM on April 20: As we consider how to reopen New York, we need to set the bar higher. Rather than asking only when and what do we open, we need to learn from this crisis and consider what we want society to be. We should take this opportunity to work on a future that…

Consumer Behavior Related to COVID-19:Where are they spending time and money? Thursday, April 23rd • 2 to 2:30p.m.In this live webinar, our experts will share insights from proprietary consumer data collected in MA, NY, and PA. We'll take a look at changes in consumer behavior in time spent with…

From Governor Cuomo @ 7:36 PM on April 19: For weeks, the total number of hospitalizations in New York went up. We were climbing a mountain and we weren't sure when we would reach the peak. Now, if the trend holds, we have summited the mountain and are descending to the other side. We should keep in…

From Tori Emerson Barnes, U.S. Travel Association at 7:16 PM on April 16:Updates include:Updated CARES Act Relief ResourcesEconomic Impact Projections for 2020Weekly Travel Spending AnalysisAir, Hotel and Vehicular Traveler TrendsTraveler Sentiment ResearchCLICK HERE for the complete web version of…

From Governor Cuomo @ 6:55 PM on April 16: Over the past 46 days, we have put in place unprecedented policies to protect New Yorkers and save lives in this COVID-19 pandemic. I know that these policies have been challenging and hard for many people — but they continue to be…

Initiatives inspire creativity, thank essential personnel, support local businesses, promote pride of place As we continue to shelter in place and practice social distancing; you may find yourself seeking entertainment and projects to ease the stress. The Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association…

From Governor Cuomo @ 7:41 PM on April 15: As we continue to flatten the curve and slow the infection rate of this virus and begin to consider reopening the economy, the single best tool we have to do that is large-scale testing. But large-scale testing presents an enormous challenge and the…

From Governor Cuomo @ 8:22 PM on April 14: Remember: Our actions determine our destiny. This virus spreads in ways we now understand via person-to-person transmission that can be airborne. We know that we can actively prevent its spread by staying home, by wearing face coverings when we are out of…

It's about pride of place. It's about support and visibility for local cultural, historical and culinary attractions. It's about all of that and more!Searching for virtual activities while practicing safe social distancing? Check our web page for details!As stated on their web page, the Saratoga…

Dutchess County Tourism is inviting our community to support our local service industry and give a #DutchessAirFive!As the officially designated DMO for Dutchess County, we were asked by our local leadership for ideas on an initiative to support our local service industry. We discussed ideas among…

From Tori Emerson Barnes @ 11:52 AM on April 14 The major provisions we secured in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act were a good first step to help travel businesses and our workforce. However, we knew immediately that more work needed to be done to clarify what relief…