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LONG ISLAND, NY — New York State's Tenant Safe Harbor Act will be extended until Jan. 1, 2021 to protect additional residential tenants from eviction if they are suffering financial hardship during COVID-19, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday. Read more

NEW YORK — Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says that the process to approve a COVID-19 vaccine has become so politicized by President Donald Trump that he doesn't trust the FDA to be able to properly approve a safe vaccine. Read more

(The Center Square) – The New York State Department of Labor (DOL) has been looking for ways to address the influx of unemployment applications during the COVID-19 pandemic, with responding to the huge influx in phone calls and verifying claims among the challenges. Read more

(The Center Square) – About 870,000 workers filed new unemployment claims last week, a slight increase from the week prior though the overall unemployment rate continues its slow decline. Read more

(The Center Square) – With COVID-19 related expenses piling up, local governments and school districts face increasingly difficult economic challenges without the benefit of state aid. Read more

(The Center Square) – Faced with a $118.2 billion shortfall at the end of the last fiscal year, New York state was unprepared for the economic challenges brought on by COVID-19, according to a new report. Read more

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — Headed to Vegas? Get ready to self-quarantine when you get back home in New York State. Nevada is among five states added to New York’s COVID-19 travel advisory. Read more

(The Center Square) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday removed updated COVID-19 airborne transmission guidance that it says was “posted in error.” Read more

(The Center Square) – An additional 860,000 workers filed new claims for unemployment last week, down 33,000 from the prior week as the overall unemployment rate continues to fall. Read more

RONKONKOMA, NY — As New York Governor Andrew Cuomo dropped several states from the New York State travel advisory this week, the Town of Islip announced there are now quarantine-free flight routes to several parts of the U.S. from Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) in Ronkonkoma. Read more

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump touted progress on the development of COVID-19 vaccines and a distribution plan released Wednesday that an advisor said could make hundreds of millions of doses available by the end of the March. Read more

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday the infection rate in New York State dropped below one percent again, now down to 0.87 percent. However, the infection rate on Long Island has climbed to 1.3 percent. Read more

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — Six states have been dropped from New York's self-quarantine mandate for travelers, but Puerto Rico has been added, bringing the total to 30 states and territories. Read more

HOLTSVILLE, NY — The Holtsville Ecology Site and Animal Preserve will re-open to the public on Monday, Sept. 28, Town of Brookhaven officials announced on Tuesday. Read more

HAUPPAUGE, NY — Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced on Monday that the Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center will host three virtual employment events this week to assist residents in their job searches. Read more

With a June jobless rate of 15.7 percent and a five-year annualized employment growth rate of negative 2.7 percent, the New York economy finished second worst in a new ranking by the website 24/7 Wall St. Read more

(The Center Square) – Restaurants in New York City will be allowed to offer indoor dining starting at end of the month, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday. Read more

ISLANDIA, NY — Jake’s 58 Casino Hotel between exits 57 and 58 of the Long Island Expressway in Islandia announced new health and safety standards to keep guests and employees safe for the Sept. 9 reopening, the casino announced. Read more

(The Center Square) – New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday once again fought against the notion of tax increases to make up for the $30 billion deficit the state’s budget faces over the next two years, but he offered a caveat to that if the federal government refuses to aid states and citie… Read more

HOLBROOK, NY — The COVID-19 infection rate has been below 1 percent across New York State for the past month, or 31 days, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday. Meanwhile, local elected officials and business leaders are demanding control back from the governor to accelerate the economic… Read more

LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Sunday of Labor Day weekend has always drawn large crowds and festivities along Hawkins Avenue in Lake Ronkonkoma for an annual street fair. This year, however, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic means the fair — which would have been held on Sunday, Sept. 6 — won't happen a… Read more

(The Center Square) – A new report found New York’s economy the most affected in the nation due to the COVID-19 pandemic downturn, with joblessness at nearly 16 percent and mortgage defaults at nearly 8.4 percent. Read more

(The Center Square) – After being shuttered nearly six months due to the coronavirus pandemic, commercial casinos in New York received Thursday permission to reopen next week albeit with some significant restrictions, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. Read more

(The Center Square) – The war of words between New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and President Donald Trump continued Thursday with both sides taking shots at each other through their favorite news media outlets. Read more

HOLBROOK, NY — Local elected officials, chamber of commerce presidents, and small business owners are demanding control back from New York Governor Andrew Cuomo regarding how businesses get back to operating amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

(The Center Square) – For the second time in a month, new unemployment claims fell below the million mark in the U.S. Department of Labor's weekly jobless report. Read more

(The Center Square) – New York’s congressional delegation this week received a letter from Gov. Andrew Cuomo and nine of the state’s top labor officials, who called on the elected leaders to bring nearly $60 billion in federal funding to cure the state’s budget woes caused by the COVID-19 crisis. Read more

(The Center Square) – The creative arts industry lost 2.7 million jobs and more than $150 billion in sales of goods and services over four months of pandemic shutdowns, a report published by the Brookings Institution estimates. Read more

LONG ISLAND, NY — Two more states have been added to New York's self-quarantine mandate for travelers, bringing the total to 33 states and territories. Meanwhile, Long Island’s infection rate was 1.0% yesterday, down slightly from 1.1% a week ago. Read more

(The Center Square) – After being shuttered for a month, an online fundraising effort is underway to support a suburban Buffalo business forced to close its doors on allegations the owner violated Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s orders amid the state’s COVID-19 reopening plan. Read more

LONG ISLAND, NY — Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Saturday morning that New York State's COVID-19 hospitalizations and intubations have dropped to new lows. Plus, the statewide infection rate has been less than 1 percent for 22 straight days. Meanwhile, Sachem students traveling out of st… Read more

LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — COVID-19 testing is now available at nearly 100 locations—including over 20 for free—across the Suffolk County. Read more

(The Center Square) – Restaurant owners in New York City have a lingering question: When do they get to reopen indoors? Read more

(The Center Square) – New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo criticized federal officials Wednesday for changing COVID-19 guidelines on testing and quarantining, saying the Trump administration is exerting political influence over public health. Read more

TOWN OF ISLIP, NY — As many in the community face the challenges of unemployment during the COVID-19 crisis, the Town of Islip will offer a free boot camp to jump start the job search. Read more

(The Center Square) – Four Democratic governors, including New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, received letters Wednesday from the U.S. Department of Justice requesting data on the impact COVID-19 has had on public nursing homes in their states. Read more

FARMINGVILLE, NY — Small business owners in the local area will have a first-of-its-kind opportunity to share with New York State officials how they have been hurt economically by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Read more

(The Center Square) – New York is keeping its 14-day quarantine requirement in place for people coming to the state from other states deemed to be COVID-19 hot spots. That’s despite the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention altering its guidelines for travelers this week. Read more

LONG ISLAND, NY — Five states have been removed from New York State’s quarantine list. However, any travelers to New York from far-away Guam must quarantine upon arrival to the Empire State because of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile, Long Island’s infection rate is 1.1%, slightl… Read more

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump announced Sunday a new therapeutic that helps treat many individuals who have contracted COVID-19. Read more

RONKONKOMA, NY — Long Islanders can once again catch a flight on American Airlines out of Ronkonkoma, but the news isn’t good for over a dozen smaller airports the airline serves. American Airlines started flying again this week out of Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP). Read more

(The Center Square) – Following consumer complaints that some dentists charged extra fees related to COVID-19 prevention measures, the New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) has told insurers not to cover the charges and to notify medical providers that the costs cannot be passed on… Read more

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — The COVID-19 pandemic in Suffolk County reached a grim milestone today as the 2,000th death was reported. Read more

LONG ISLAND, NY — Alaska and Delaware have returned to New York State's quarantine list. The updated travel advisory now applies to 35 states and territories. Read more

LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The Sachem Central School District will host a Community Forum to answer questions about the "Final Re-Entry Plans" for the start of the new school year. Read more

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — New York Governor Andrew Cuomo today announced COVID-19 hospitalizations across the state have dropped to 523, a new low since March 17. Read more

(The Center Square) – New unemployment claims fell below a million last week for the first time since government restrictions were put in place in March that closed or limited businesses deemed nonessential to slow the spread of COVID-19. Read more

(The Center Square) – At a forum held at the White House Wednesday, the Trump administration said it is calling on Congress to authorize another $105 billion in funding to help states reopen schools. Read more

TOWN OF ISLIP, NY — As many in the community face the challenges of unemployment during the COVID-19 crisis, the Town of Islip will offer a free boot camp to jump start the job search. Read more

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — New York Governor Andrew Cuomo today announced that 87,776 COVID-19 tests were reported to the state yesterday—a new record high for tests in a single day.  Read more

(The Center Square) – Big Ten conference presidents on Tuesday voted to postpone all fall sports, including lucrative football, and instead consider playing them in the spring. Read more

LONG ISLAND, NY — Travelers to New York State from Hawaii, South Dakota and the Virgin Islands must self-quarantine for two weeks upon their arrival to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today. Read more

(The Center Square) – An executive order President Donald Trump signed on Saturday to extend some unemployment benefits will face a court challenge, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday, and the end result will likely be that no one will receive the supplemental payment. Read more

LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The Sachem Central School District found itself on New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s list for not having submitted a plan to the state to resume in-person learning next month. This is despite Sachem Schools submitting a re-entry plan on July 31. Read more

(The Center Square) – New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has opted not the pursue a costly bond measure for environmental projects due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump on Saturday signed executive orders to supplement unemployment benefits for workers who lose their jobs during the coronavirus pandemic by $400 a week and suspend payroll taxes for those earning less than $100,000 a year. Read more

LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Governor Andrew Cuomo today announced that every school district across New York State can reopen for the new academic year, thanks to the state’s current low infection rate during the COVID-19 pandemic. Before a school district reopens, it must have a plan approved by … Read more

(The Center Square) – The nation's unemployment rate continued to decline in July with 1.8 million jobs added, according to data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Read more

(The Center Square) – New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio called out wealthy residents who may reconsider coming back to the Big Apple if they face a higher tax bill. Read more

(The Center Square) – New York City is following on the heels of state officials by implementing its own initiative to monitor those arriving from states on the travel advisory established by New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Read more

(The Center Square) – New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced an upcoming effort to make the state’s roads safer this summer – a push that might also serve to help ease the state’s budget crunch, too. Read more

LONG ISLAND, NY — Travelers to New York State from Rhode Island will be required to self-quarantine for two weeks upon their arrival to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Rhode Island joins a long list of states under the self-quarantine order. Read more

NEW YORK, NY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo reminded local officials once again on Monday that he’ll be the one to determine if schools across New York reopen, but even then, it will be other stakeholders making the call as well. Read more

HOLBROOK, NY — Local small business owners are getting help with free face masks and large bottles of hand sanitizer as they operate and serve the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

TOWN OF ISLIP, NY — The Town of Islip Industrial Development Agency announced this week assistance for eligible businesses impacted by New York State's COVID-19 Emergency Disaster declaration. Read more

LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — The Sachem Central School District today completed its re-entry plan for September and submitted it to New York State for review. Read more

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — Suffolk County will receive the most funding from New York State to boost COVID-19 contact tracing and flu prevention in advance of the fall flu season. Read more

(The Center Square) – Herman Cain, former presidential candidate and business executive, died Wednesday at 74 after a battle with COVID-19, according to a post on Cain's Twitter page. Read more

(The Center Square) – More than 1.4 million American workers filed new unemployment claims last week, an increase over the previous week as new restrictions are being put in place to slow the spread of COVID-19. Read more

(The Center Square) – Some unemployed workers received nearly twice as much money through unemployment insurance (UI) payments authorized through the CARES Act than they earned when they were employed, a new study from the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) found. Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump wants the U.S. elections scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, to be delayed. Read more

(The Center Square) – The state of New York faces a budget deficit of $30 billion over the next two years thanks to the COVID-19 crisis, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday it’s up to the federal government to fill it. Read more

CALVERTON, NY — Long Island’s only water park, Splish Splash, has canceled its 2020 season because of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Read more

(The Center Square) – Major League Baseball’s season started less than a week ago, and already there’s growing cause for concern as reports circulate that some teams would isolate or quarantine for days after a COVID-19 outbreak hit one team. Read more

LONG ISLAND, NY — Travelers to New York State from additional parts of the U.S. will be required to self-quarantine for two weeks upon their arrival to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Read more

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump on Monday hailed the progress made so far on the production of a safe vaccine against COVID-19. Read more