As New York moves Forward, the pace of new information—whether it is from guidance documents, executive orders or press releases—has not slowed. It is difficult to keep track of what is out there and examine where things may...more
During his June 11 press conference, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that indoor and outdoor pools and playgrounds across New York may reopen, but only with local approval. Any pool operator who wishes to reopen their pool must...more
There have been numerous developments with reopening this week. First, Phase Three Guidance for Food Services and Personal Care were issued. Additionally, Higher Education Research is now considered a Phase One industry, and...more
The New York Department of Health has issued new guidance (the Guidance) regarding when employees may return to work following a COVID-19 infection or exposure. This Guidance differs significantly from the prior guidance...more
This morning, New York released reopening guidance for each Phase One industry (the Guidance). For each industry, the Guidance includes summary guidelines, detailed guidelines and a business safety plan template. The Guidance...more
On Monday, May 11, Gov. Cuomo announced that New York State has started a new chapter: the reopening. New York FORWARD will largely revolve around two measures: (1) regional reopening and (2) business safety precautions....more
Late on May 7, Gov. Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.28. Among other things, this Executive Order extends Executive Orders 202 through 202.14 to June 6. In plain English, this means that, unless otherwise extended, all orders...more
On Monday, May 4, Gov. Andrew Cuomo detailed more information about how New York will reopen. His press conference broadly touched upon two themes of reopening: (1) regional reopening metrics and (2) “Phases” of reopening....more
New York has been “on PAUSE” with schools and businesses closed since March 20. The latest on PAUSE order is set to expire on May 15. Although we expect that the governor will extend New York on PAUSE beyond May 15, we do not...more
On April 16, 2020, Gov. Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.18 which extended “NY on PAUSE” until 11:59 p.m. on May 15. “NY on PAUSE” is the term the Governor developed regarding school and business closures. All schools will...more
Gov. Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.18 on April 16 which includes a number of provisions important to health care providers.
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Executive Order 202.18 requires any skilled nursing...more
In the past week, Governor Andrew Cuomo has issued three Executive Orders dealing with face coverings.
Executive Order 202.16 requires, as of April 15, all essential businesses and entities to provide face coverings to...more
Gov. Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.18 on April 16, with several important actions of note. Most significantly, the Order continues New York on PAUSE until May 15....more
The Governor has issued Executive Order 202.16, which requires all businesses or entities to provide “face coverings” to employees when those employees are “in direct contact with customers and members of the public.”...more
Empire State Development updated its essential business guidance on April 9. There are significant changes from the prior guidance as of March 27. The revised guidance adds a number of significant new revisions. In several...more
Gov. Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.14 on April 7, with several important actions worth highlighting. First, this order extends all prior Executive Orders that have not already been extended by other Executive Orders. The...more
There has been a significant change regarding what construction is considered “essential” and may continue. Based on new language that we now have, companies that previously received specific approval of a construction...more
The Empire State Development Corporation updated its Essential Business Guidance last night. The revised Guidance includes a number of significant changes. This memo identifies the changes. Please note that the revised...more
In his daily press briefing, Governor Cuomo stated this morning that all non-essential businesses will be required to reduce their workplace staffs to zero. He stated that this will be enforced. Violations of the workplace...more
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.6 late on March 18. Under the order, effective as of March 20 at 8 p.m., all businesses and not-for-profit entities are to use any telecommuting or work from home...more
In light of the significant concerns regarding COVID-19, federal agencies have authorized emergency waivers and relaxed standards pertaining to data privacy/security and reimbursement for telehealth services. ...more