April 28, 2020 As we look ahead to reopening New York, we will rely on facts. We will carefully track hospital capacity — if a hospital system in a region exceeds 70% capacity, that's a danger sign that will require action. Similarly, a rise in the rate of transmission (Rt) to 1.1, is another warning that will require us to scale back reopening. We will move forward only when there are 30 contact tracers per 100,000 people. So, when we begin to reopen regions of the state we will constantly keep our eyes glued to the key data points, and health indicators, to make sure that the virus remains firmly in our control. That is the best way to avoid new outbreaks and to move forward.   Photo of the Day: Today the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flew over New York City to salute first responders and hospital workers (Photo by Philip Kamrass)   Here's what else you need to know tonight:   1. Today, I outlined factual, data-driven principles to guide us on reopening New York safely on a regional basis. Each region of the state — Capital Region, Central New York, Finger Lakes, Mid-Hudson Valley, Mohawk Valley, New York City, North Country, Long Island, Southern Tier and Western New York — must follow twelve guidelines as part of the reopening plan. Read the full guidelines here.   2. We announced the formation of the new New York Forward Reopening Advisory Board. The advisory board will help guide the state's reopening strategy and will be chaired by Former Secretaries to the Governor Steve Cohen and Bill Mulrow. The board includes over 100 business, community and civic leaders from industries across the state. A list of the members of the advisory board is available here.   3. New COVID-19 hospitalizations dropped below 1,000. Yesterday, there were 953 new COVID hospitalizations in the state, down from 1,052 the day before. Although we are seeing a consistent decline of these numbers, we need to keep taking precautions so they continue to fall. Total hospitalizations fell slightly yesterday to 12,646 from 12,819 the day before. Tragically, there were 335 COVID-19 fatalities yesterday, down only slightly from 337 the previous day. We mourn the New Yorkers we've lost to this virus. Visit covid19tracker.health.ny.gov to see the latest data.   4. Residents of Rensselaer County can pick up a cloth mask tomorrow. In response to COVID-19, the county will be distributing masks from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. tomorrow (April 29) at five locations.   5. To help support our hero frontline workers, New York created the First Responders Fund. The fund will assist COVID-19 healthcare workers and first responders with expenses and costs, including child care. We encourage New Yorkers to donate if you can: Donations can be made electronically at www.healthresearch.org/donation-form/ or by check, mailed to "Health Research, Inc., 150 Broadway, Suite 560, Menands, NY 12204." (For checks, the donor should specify the donation is for "COVID-19 NYS Emergency Response.")    Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": Over the weekend, singers gathered together to celebrate the 90th birthday of American composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim. The tribute, called "Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration," includes performances of many of Sondheim's Broadway musical numbers. Watch the tribute here.   If you were forwarded this email, you can subscribe to New York State's Coronavirus Updates here.   Ever Upward,   Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

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TOWN OF EAST HAMPTON

159 Pantigo Road

East Hampton, New York 11937

 PETER VAN SCOYOC                                                                                          (631) 324-4140

 

Supervisor                                                                                     pvanscoyoc@ehamptonny.gov

 April 18, 2020

 

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 NEW YORK STATE PARKS POLICE ATTENTION IS ON MONTAUK AFTER TOWN SUPERVISOR URGES ENFORCEMENT OF SOCIAL DISTANCING RULES, OR PARK CLOSURE, TO PROTECT AGAINST SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS

 

 Parks Police and State Police Deployed to Montauk; Will Limit Capacity

Social Distancing — maintaining a minimum six-foot distance from others outside of your household — must be followed when using any outdoor recreation area

 

Masks or other face-coverings are now required to be worn in public by Governor’s order, when not social distancing

 

After voicing concerns about the numbers of visitors to state parks within East Hampton Town and urging that New York State act to ensure adherence to safe social distancing requirements in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus, Supervisor Van Scoyoc was notified today that additional New York State Park Police and New York State Police officers will be deployed to monitor the parks in Montauk.

 

The officers have begun enforcing social distancing, limiting visitors, and closing the parks when they reach social distancing capacity, according to Theresa Santoro, Governor Cuomo’s Suffolk County Regional Representative. The enforcement officers will be working increased hours to address the increased crowds in Montauk, Ms. Santoro said.

 

 “I applaud Governor Cuomo and his staff for their leadership and responsiveness to my request and our resident’s concerns,” Supervisor Van Scoyoc said. “As spring weather continues drawing people outdoors to use park lands and beaches, town officials will be implementing additional measures, as needed, to reduce risk and insure compliance with social distancing and other mandates.”

 

 

April 19, 2020.   Dear Paul,   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 mind, however, that it is our collective actions that have led to this hard-won progress. There is still a huge risk that we could backslide if we slack off. So, let's stay focused to make sure this descent continues.   Photo of the Day: I toured the Northwell Health Core Lab in New Hyde Park, NY, with Northwell Health President and CEO Michael Dowling (Photo by Kevin Coughlin)     Here's what else you need to know tonight:   1. A statewide antibody testing survey will begin tomorrow. This survey will randomly sample 3,000 New Yorkers to estimate the percentage of the population that has already had COVID-19 and may now be immune. This will be the first true snapshot of what we're dealing with.   2. I signed an Executive Order to allow any authorized officiant to perform marriage ceremonies via video conference. This follows my order yesterday that only applied to clerks. This will make it easier for New Yorkers to get married during this pandemic, at a time when many marriage bureaus are closed.   3. We are standing by to assist Massachusetts. Other states had New York's back when we were in our greatest need, and we will do the same. Our neighbors in Massachusetts are facing a worrisome spike in COVID cases. I spoke to Governor Charlie Baker of Massachusetts — and New York is standing by and ready to transport 400 ventilators to Massachusetts within 24 hours if they are needed.   4. NY, NJ, CT, PA, DE, RI, and MA have nominated members of the multi-state council to restore the economy and get people back to work. Governor Phil Murphy, Governor Ned Lamont, Governor Tom Wolf, Governor John Carney, Governor Gina Raimondo, Governor Charlie Baker and I each appointed one health expert, one economic development expert and our respective Chiefs of Staff to this council. The group will work on a coordinated regional plan to reopening our states.   Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": Yesterday, Global Citizen and the World Health Organization, in collaboration with Lady Gaga, held a televised virtual concert called "One World: Together at Home" that raised over $127 million for healthcare workers on the frontlines of the Coronavirus pandemic. The concert featured performances by artists including The Rolling Stones, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, Lizzo and many more.   If you were forwarded this email, you can subscribe to New York State's Coronavirus Updates here.   Ever Upward,   Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

 

April 18, 2020. Dear Paul, Our state and nation are facing a generational challenge. The situation is bad, and there is no time and no place for division. We have our hands full as it is. My hope is that we can look past politics and work together as states — that's why we're called the United States. In the words of Abraham Lincoln, quoting the Gospel of Mark: "A house divided against itself cannot stand."    Photo of the Day: The American Flag outside the Javits Center flying at half-staff. While NYS is on Pause, all flags continue to be flown at half-staff. (Photo by Don Pollard)  Here's what else you need to know tonight:  1. The Coronavirus statistics are trending in the right direction. The total number of hospitalizations fell for the fifth straight day, suggesting that we may be past the "plateau" of the curve and that we are starting to descend. The number of intubations also fell. But while the situation is better than it was, it is still not good. Tragically, there were still about 2,000 COVID hospitalizations and 540 fatalities yesterday.  2. In order for states to begin reopening, there needs to be federal coordination of the supply chain to bring testing to scale. New York State is testing more than any other state in the nation — but it's still not up to the scale we need. We asked the top 50 labs in New York what they would need to double their testing output, and all said they needed more testing chemicals (known as "reagents"). We need the federal government to oversee the supply chain and help get labs what they need.  3. New Yorkers can now get marriage licenses remotely. I issued an Executive Order allowing New Yorkers to obtain a marriage license remotely and allowing clerks to perform ceremonies via video conference. The Executive Order will temporarily suspend a provision of law that requires in-person visits.  4. Individuals who are assisting with or have been displaced by COVID-19 must have a place to stay. An Executive Order will enable individuals assisting with the COVID-19 response or individuals who have been displaced due to COVID-19 to stay in a hotel in New York City for more than 28 days without legally becoming a tenant. This will make it easier for both hotels and these guests to navigate the housing codes during this uncertain time. Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": A 99-year-old British WWII veteran has raised more than 20 million pounds ($25 million) for the health service by walking laps in his garden. He set a personal challenge to raise 1,000 pounds by walking his garden 100 times by his 100th birthday on April 30th, which has inspired thousands of people around the world to contribute. If you were forwarded this email, you can subscribe to New York State's Coronavirus Updates here. Ever Upward, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

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April 17, 2020.  As a result of our collective actions we are starting to see the total hospitalization numbers go down as the curve begins to steadily flatten. Everything we have done so far in response to this crisis has shown that together, we can control the beast that is this virus — but it's not over yet. We had approximately 2,000 new COVID hospitalizations yesterday. That is a harsh reality check for anyone who thinks that the pandemic is passing. This is still a very serious health crisis — and so we need to stay the course until the time we can move forward in safety and with protections to the public health while beginning to reopen the economy. Photo of the Day: As a symbol of solidarity during the pandemic, the American flag was projected onto the Matterhorn mountain in the Swiss Alps (Photo by Gabriel Perren)  Here's what else you need to know tonight: 1. Starting tonight at 8 PM, if you are in a public space where social distancing is not possible, you MUST cover your mouth and nose. This week I issued an Executive Order requiring all people in New York to wear a mask or a face covering when out in public and in situations where social distancing cannot be maintained, such as on public transportation.  2. I will issue an Executive Order directing all public and private labs in New York to coordinate with the State Department of Health to prioritize Coronavirus diagnostic testing. A key component to "un-pause" New York is ramping up the state's testing capacity. The Executive Order will help ensure the 301 laboratories and hospitals in the state that are licensed to perform virology testing operate in a coordinated way to help get us to the testing capacity we need.  3. In order for states to reopen, we need federal help. I reiterate my call for the federal government to provide unrestricted funding to the states to help stabilize the economy and allow the states to perform reopening functions. The federal government has passed three bills to address this crisis, including the federal CARES Act, all of which contained no funding to offset drastic state revenue shortfalls related to this pandemic.  4. NYS is launching an awareness campaign to help ensure that New Yorkers who need it most claim their Economic Impact Payments under the CARES Act. The CARES Act provides $1,200 payments to individuals making below $75,000 and $2,400 payments to married couples making below $150,000. Many taxpayers who filed 2018 or 2019 federal tax returns will receive them automatically into their bank account. Learn more on the Tax Department's Economic Impact Payment information webpage. The Tax Department will also partner with other state agencies and local community organizations to do direct outreach to make sure New Yorkers in need can access their payments. Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": Because the COVID-19 pandemic has closed restaurants across the country, food providers are dealing with excess crops. To make sure their crops don't go to waste, Cranney Farms in Idaho is giving away 2 million potatoes on a first-come, first-served basis. Individuals are stopping by the farm on behalf of food banks and soup kitchens to load up on potatoes. If you were forwarded this email, you can subscribe to New York State's Coronavirus Updates here.  Ever Upward, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

       
Business Interruption and Property Taxes
Yesterday, NYSH&TA submitted two memos of support on the issues of Business Interruption Insurance and Real Property Tax Relief for its members. While both topics do not have widespread legislative support at this moment in time, NYSH&TA is working to support these concepts.

Memo in Support: Business Interruption Insurance
This legislation, if enacted, would hold businesses harmless for losses sustained because of COVID-19, so long as the business maintains a business interruption insurance policy. The bill would mandate existing property policies providing for business interruption and loss of use coverage to cover any loss of business due to COVID-19, for the duration of the NYS declared state of emergency. NYSH&TA strongly supports this legislation for the reasons outlined in the full document.

Memo in Support: Real Property Tax
This legislation, if enacted, would authorize municipalities to adopt a local law that allows for the deferral of property taxes during a declared state of emergency, without the accrual of interest or penalties. The bill allows for an installment plan, after the emergency order has been lifted. NYSH&TA strongly supports this legislation for the reasons outlined in the full document.


SBA Scam Alert!
Unfortunately, even during these times you must be alert for scams. NYSH&TA was contacted by the SBA to share a few of the recent scams you should be watching out for. 

1. Emails impersonating SBA to a borrower regarding PPP loan applications. SBA DOES NOT communicate with borrowers regarding specific PPP loan applications. All PPP loan correspondence should be between the lender and the borrower.
2. Emails impersonating SBA asking for borrowers to complete and sign attached documents to “complete” their disaster “Grant Application.” SBA does not process grants. All EIDL loan processing now occurs through the EIDL portal, and legitimate loan approval emails clearly reference the original confirmation #. If additional documentation is required (95% of loans do not require more documentation), it is electronically handled in the portal. EIDL Advances process with NO action required on the part of the applicant.
3. These phishing emails are sophisticated, with SBA logos and styling consistent with legitimate SBA communications. If in doubt, the borrower may contact our office.

Loan Scams 

• If you are contacted by someone promising to get approval of an SBA loan but requires any payment up front or offers a high interest bridge loan in the interim, suspect fraud.
• SBA limits the fees a broker can charge a borrower to 3% for loans $50,000 or less and 2% for loans $50,000 to $1,000,000 with an additional ¼% on amounts over $1,000,000. Any attempt to charge more than these fees is inappropriate.
• If you have a question about getting a SBA disaster loan, call 800-659-2955 or send an email to disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.   
• If you have questions about other SBA lending products, call SBA’s Answer Desk at 800-827-5722 or send an email to answerdesk@sba.gov.

 
Phishing Scams

• If you are in the process of applying for an SBA loan and receive email correspondence asking for PII, ensure that the referenced application number is consistent with the actual application number.
• Look out for phishing attacks/scams utilizing the SBA logo. These may be attempts to obtain your personally identifiable information (PII), to obtain personal banking access, or to install ransomware/malware on your computer.
• Any email communication from SBA will come from accounts ending with sba.gov. 
• The presence of an SBA logo on a webpage does not guaranty the information is accurate or endorsed by SBA. Please cross-reference any information you receive with information available at www.sba.gov.  

       
Report Fraud
Report any suspected fraud to OIG’s Hotline at 800-767-0385 or online: https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/oversight-advocacy/office-inspector-general/office-inspector-general-hotline.


"NYS on Pause" Extended Until May 15
During a press conference yesterday, Governor Cuomo said in coordination with other states that he is extending the "New York on Pause" initiative through May 15. All non-essential workers must continue to work from home and schools will be closed through May 15th. Click here for more details.


Governor Cuomo Issues Face Mask Mandate
Amid the onoging COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Cuomo has issued an Executive Order on Wednesday that requires all people in New York State to wear masks or face coverings in public. There will be a three-day notice to allow compliance and will apply to people who are unable to keep six feet away from others in public settings, such as on a bus or subway, on a crowded sidewalk or inside a grocery store. Click here for more details.


Welcome New Preferred Partner: Integrity Cost Consulting 
Integrity Cost Consulting's service is different than what you might find. Through their audit process, they help companies determine if their spending on waste, telecommunications, and utility expenses is correct and cost efficient. Using an unbiased approach and employing industry-leading auditors, they:

1) Uncover and correct hidden errors and overcharges on these invoices.
2) Determine if there is a more cost-effective way for our clients to be billed.
3) Generate refunds and cost savings for our clients. 

Integrity Cost Consulting does not charge a fee for their expert expense audit - they are paid a percentage of the money they return to ther clients. Over 90% of their clients realize a financial benefit. To schedule your free audit, contact Steve Thompson at steve@integritycostconsulting.com or call (315) 935-9379.


Westchester County and Its Hotels Team Up to House Healthcare Heroes       
NYSH&TA is pleased to share another story to spread positivity during this difficult time. Westchester County Government, the City of White Plains and Cambria Suites have teamed up to support health care heroes from Westchester Medical Center.

NYSH&TA members, the Westchester Hotel Association and Westchester County Tourism & Film teamed up to match guest room donations to local hospitals, for use by critical staff they designate. That can allow those workers to lessen their commutes between long shifts and to reduce possible exposure for their families. For healthcare and emergency responder special rates or for workers who need an alternative place to stay during the pandemic, click here. Share your inspirational stories with us and we will share them with members in e-news and on our social media platforms. If you have a positive story to share, email Communications Manager, Abby Briscoe, at abby@nyshta.org.


NYSH&TA Member Resources
Best Practices Submitted by Your Fellow Members
In an effort to share information amongst its members, NYSH&TA has created a best-practices, member-to-member, resource page where YOUR new ideas might help fellow members stay in business. These resources have been submitted online by our lodging members. Click here to view the "Best Practices" member resource page and fill out the survey (if you haven't done so already).

Coronavirus Resources
NYSH&TA has also created a webpage of all compiled information that has been sent out to our 1,000 members via e-newsletters regarding the coronavirus. This webpage will be updated in a timely manner as we continue to receive details that could be beneficial to our members. If you have any questions, contact NYSH&TA Membership Manager, Ryan Burke at ryan@nyshta.org or call (518) 312-3812.

Member Savings Programs
NYSH&TA’s Preferred Partners recognize the struggles faced by our lodging members now more than ever. It is our Preferred Partners’ mission to craft new programs that can offer ADDITIONAL financial relief to properties throughout the state. NYSH&TA members can take advantage of potential savings in the areas of insurance, HR, energy, class action settlement claims, and cost consulting. Click here to access the Member Savings Marketplace.

 

April 16, 2020. 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 necessary to protect all of us. What has inspired me is how every New Yorker has responded. Mitigation measures are working to flatten the curve not simply because they are mandated — but because New Yorkers like you are acting responsibly and abiding by them. I trust that when New Yorkers are given the facts, they do the right thing. And you have proven that, time and time again.   Photo of the Day: In Brooklyn, cars line up to enter the drive-thru mobile testing center at the Sears parking lot. The center is by appointment only — to make an appointment, call 888-364-3065. (Photo by Kevin Coughlin)  Here's what else you need to know tonight:  1. "New York on PAUSE" will be extended until May 15th. This action is taken in consultation with other regional states. Non-essential workers must continue to stay home and social distancing rules remain in place. We will re-evaluate after this additional closure period. I know this is hard, but we must stay the course.  2. Today I outlined a blueprint to get New Yorkers back to work and ease social isolation without triggering a renewed spread of the virus. The blueprint operates under one overarching principle — do no harm. As part of the strategy to reopen, we will strengthen the healthcare system; use diagnostic testing, antibody testing and contact tracing to limit the spread of the virus; and implement a phased return to a "new normal" — which will include evaluating risk by industry, starting with the most essential businesses that present the lowest risk, rethinking the workplace to make it safer, and implementing protocols for response if a worker develops COVID-19 symptoms. Real the full plan here.  3. New Yorkers MUST wear masks or face coverings on public transportation systems and while taking private transportation or riding in for-hire vehicles. Additionally, all operators of public systems, private carriers and for-hire vehicles must wear a mask or face covering at all times while working. These directives expand on the Executive Order announced yesterday requiring everyone in New York to wear a mask or a face covering when out in public and in situations where social distancing cannot be maintained. The order will go into effect on Friday, April 17th, at 8 PM.  4. New York will send 100 ventilators to our friends in New Jersey. Other states helped us when we needed it most, and we are proud to do the same. We will get through this by helping one another.   5. The number of hospitalizations continue to fall but we are not out of the woods yet. Yesterday, total hospitalizations fell to 17,735, the third straight day of declines. However, infections remain high and the virus is still spreading. Visit covid19tracker.health.ny.gov to see the latest data.   Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": Even though the Bronx Zoo is closed due to Coronavirus, you can still visit virtually through the zoo's Instagram page. You can catch up with many different animals, like the two recently hatched penguin chicks. If you were forwarded this email, you can subscribe to New York State's Coronavirus Updates here.  Ever Upward,  Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

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Posted on: April 6, 2020

EH Town Police Enforcing Gov. Orders on Business, Gatherings

FROM MONTAUK RESIDENT JAY LEVINE

As you may know, I serve on the Board & Executive Committee at Southampton Hospital.  Some of you have recently asked me about the availability of healthcare services in the midst of the pandemic.  I am involved with several projects at the hospital & participate in weekly briefings regarding the Corona pandemic.  I understand that there have been a number of false rumors circulating regarding the pandemic’s impact on the availability of healthcare services at the hospital, specifically that the hospital is full or overwhelmed.  These rumors are absolutely not true.  Below is a brief outline of the key topics reviewed at yesterday’s briefing.

-Although elective procedures/surgeries have been postponed, all other clinical services of the hospital are operating normally, with adequate staffing, supplies (including personal protective equipment), & medical equipment including ventilators.  (Eg., emergency department, cardiac catheterization lab, etc.).  Outpatient services such as health education, wellness classes, etc. have been cancelled.

-The hospital is seeing a steady stream of patients but by no means a surge or large wave of patients.  We anticipate an uptick in volume over the coming 2-4 weeks & are planning accordingly:

-Added 10 new ICU beds & will ultimately expand our ICU three-fold.

-Increasing the total bed count from 94 to 188.

-Obtained additional ventilators.

-Doubled oxygen capacity to support additional ventilators.

-Retained 40 additional nurses who are being housed in a hotel in Southampton.

-Arranged 24 hour in-hospital coverage by our intensivist physicians (ie., those trained to care for patients in the ICU).

-Physician residents are working 12 hour shifts/7 days a week.

-Use of disposable supplies equals re-supply quantities so inventories remain strong.

-The hospital anticipated but has not seen a material uptick in patients resulting from the recent exodus from NYC by second homeowners.

 

In general, the hospital is functioning as it should during a healthcare crisis.  Management is in control; staff are highly motivated, dedicated, & working hard; & inventories are at proper levels.  We believe that Stony Brook Southampton Hospital is in a strong position to provide care to the community during this crisis.

 

As you can imagine, the added staff, supplies, & equipment costs were not anticipated in the hospital budget & revenue associated with caring for COVID-19 patients will not cover these new costs.  Accordingly, if you wish to make a contribution to the hospital to help defray these unanticipated costs, info for doing so is provided at the link below.

 

We are in the midst of a crisis & all of us are anxious.  One thing you should not have to worry about is the availability of hospital services to care for sick patients on the South Fork.  I know you are all practicing social distancing, staying home, & washing your hands 100 times a day.  Please continue to do so since those practices are the only way we can stem the spread of this horrible disease.  Stay healthy!

 

Regards.

Jay

 

Jay Levine

 

 

https://southampton.stonybrookmedicine.edu/giving/healthcare_heroes

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Hello,

I hope this email finds you doing as well as possible given the circumstances. I want to pass along an invitation to the follow up phone call the Congressman referenced in his previous small business tele-town hall. This call will focus on the latest SBA programs which were created in the CARES act. The call will be this coming Monday, April 6^th at 5:20PM. Please use the below link to sign up. We will call the phone number provided shortly before the event begins. You can also listen to the program at that link once it begins. As before, this call is intended for small business owners. So please feel free to forward along to other businesses that you feel might benefit. But, we ask that only small business owners participate to ensure we can get as many folks on the call and address as many questions as possible.

 

Sign up link: Please SIGN UP here

 

In case that link does not work for you please visit: Zeldin.house.gov/live

 

Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns. Stay safe and be well!

Best wishes,

Adam.S

 

Adam Saccardi

Congressional Aide

Congressman Lee M. Zeldin (NY-01)

District Office

31 Oak St.

Patchogue, NY  11772

631-289-1097

Adam.saccardi@mail.house.gov

 

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Hello,

I hope all is as well as it can be. I wanted to reach out and pass along the news that new guidance on the Paycheck Protection Program was issued just yesterday. You can find this new guidance, and all the previously available resources for small businesses, on the Congressman’s website at: zeldin.house.gov/smallbusinessassistance .   The Small Business Administration is also hosting a webinar today at 3:00 PM to discuss the Paycheck Protection Program. Please find the information to participate in this below:

 

Zoom Register link:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/u5Mrc-6prT0o7cPVnfsb-iH_mNKCIpedEA

 

Join via Zoom link:

https://zoom.us/j/676471362

 

Dial in via phone:

19294362866, 676471362#

If any of the above links do not work, please copy and paste them into your browser. 

 

I have also taken the liberty of attaching a list of SBA approved lenders for your convenience. Please note that this list is likely to expand in the coming days and weeks. Of course please don’t hesitate to reach out to our office if you should have any questions about this or any aspect of the COVID-19 response. Any way we can help we certainly will. All the best to you and stay safe.

-Adam.S

 

Adam Saccardi

Congressional Aide

Congressman Lee M. Zeldin (NY-01)

District Office

31 Oak St.

Patchogue, NY  11772

631-289-1097

Adam.saccardi@mail.house.gov

Paycheck Protection Program

SBA Loan Chart

CARES Act Summary from Greenberg Traurig 

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For the latest info from the Suffolk County Legislature on Covid-19 please visit;

https://www.scnylegislature.us/1139/COVID-19/AlertCenter.aspx 

March 25, 2020.
 While the number of positive Coronavirus cases in New York continues to climb, I want to share some hopeful news: New data show that our density reduction measures may be working. The forecasted rate of hospitalizations are slowing down. On Sunday, forecasts showed hospitalizations doubling every 2 days; on Monday, they showed hospitalizations doubling every 3.4 days; and yesterday, they showed hospitalizations doubling every 4.7 days. But the virus is still spreading very quickly, and New Yorkers must stay at home and practice social distancing as directed. By doing so we may flatten the curve.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
 
1. A mental health hotline is available to New Yorkers who need it. We can't underestimate the impact this pandemic is having on mental health. I'm proud that over 6,000 mental health professionals have volunteered their time to help with New York's Coronavirus response. For free emotional support, consultation and referral to a provider, call 1-844-863-9314.
 
2. New York City will pilot closing streets to vehicles and opening them to pedestrians as part of the city's plan to address the lack of adherence to social distancing protocols. I am also enacting a voluntary playground social density protocol that prohibits close contact sports such as basketball.
 
3. Utility rate increases that were scheduled to go into effect on April 1 have been postponed. At my direction, the Public Service Commission ordered that rate hikes be postponed for nearly 2 million customers. This will help ease the financial stress on families and businesses affected by this pandemic.
 
4. Make sure you respond to the 2020 Census. Invitations to complete the Census have started to arrive in New Yorkers' mailboxes, and this year you can respond online. Everyone living in New York counts: A complete tally of all New Yorkers is crucial in determining how the state receives federal funds for infrastructure, education, public health and more. You can fill it out without having to leave your house. For more information on the Census, click here.
 
5. I want to share my thanks. I am so grateful to the frontline heroes who are helping our state respond to this pandemic. If you see them, thank them. My thanks go out to every healthcare worker, EMT, police officer, firefighter, grocer, trucker, store clerk, mail carrier, takeout cook, hospital and building cleaner, teacher, child care worker, mental health professional and countless others. You are stepping up and your state and I are grateful.
 
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": New York University is offering early graduation for senior medical students so they can help overworked doctors who are fighting in the COVID-19 pandemic. Senior medical students who volunteer will be able to work immediately as paid interns at NYU Langone Health's Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine departments.
 
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Ever Upward,
 
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

 

PETER VAN SCOYOC                                      (631) 324-4140 Supervisor                                                pvanscoyoc@ehamptonny.gov
 
 
MARCH 25, 2020
 
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
CORONAVIRUS SPREADS IN EAST HAMPTON AND L.I. - SUPERVISOR VAN SCOYOC STRESSES NEED TO STAY HOME, AVOID PUBLIC PLACES AND GROUPS
 
White House Task Force Says New Yorkers Who Have Relocated From NYC Should Self-Quarantine for Two Weeks 
 
Governor Cuomo’s order to suspend nonessential businesses goes into effect;   State Bans “Non-essential gatherings of any size” 
 
All residents of East Hampton have been urged to stay at home and leave their houses only if absolutely necessary, as confirmed cases of coronavirus continue to rise. 
 
NewYork City residents who have recently left the city should self-quarantine at home for 14 days, Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House coronavirus coordinator, said at a White House briefing on Tuesday, citing the increased number of virus cases across Long Island “that suggest people have left the city,” and expressing “deep concern” about the spread of the virus across the New York metro area.  New Yorkers who have left for other places need to make sure they are not “seeding” the rest of the United States, said Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. 
 
The number of confirmed cases in Suffolk County rose to 1,880 as of Monday afternoon, March 23, with 13 cases confirmed in East Hampton Town. 
 
“I call on everyone to think of your neighbors and your families, and protect your own health as well as others' by remaining at home for at least 14 days,” said East Hampton Town Supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc.  “Nothing is more important at this
time than doing everything we can to ‘flatten the curve’ and slow the spread of coronavirus to prevent our health care system from being overwhelmed.”
 
According to N.Y.S. Governor Cuomo, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in New York State is doubling approximately every three days. The availability of tests is still limited, and the number of cases is expected to increase significantly as testing increases.
 
By executive order on Monday, Governor Cuomo declared that, throughout the state, “non-essential gatherings of individuals of any size for any reason (e.g. parties, celebrations or other social events) are canceled or postponed at this time.”
 
Social distancing should be practiced immediately, as slowing the peak of the COVID-19 virus is crucial over the next few weeks. The virus can linger in the air and on surfaces, so frequent disinfecting and hand washing is also crucial. 
 
“As testing for the coronavirus has been limited, we must assume that the infection is much more widespread than has been confirmed so far,” said East Hampton Town Supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc. “The safest course of action is to assume that you, and others you may come into contact with, may have the virus, and to stay away from others.” 
 
Because of this, staffing levels at East Hampton Town departments continue to be reduced, in some cases potentially to an all-remote workforce, while maintaining the minimum services necessary for town government to function.
 
Errands, such as food shopping, should be limited. Supervisor Van Scoyoc assured that, while there may be temporary shortages of items in high demand, food supplies are secure and local stores are being regularly restocked.  All have been asked to limit their purchases of high-demand items. 
 
As of Sunday night, March 22, all nonessential businesses across New York State have been ordered closed by Governor Andrew Cuomo. No business should be operating unless included on the state’s list of “essential businesses,” posted at https://esd.ny.gov
 
Grocery stores and pharmacies are considered essential. Landscaping and construction are currently allowed. Businesses with only a single occupant or employee are
deemed exempt from the closure order. Waivers from the closure order may be requested from the state at https://esd.ny.gov/content/request-designation-essentialbusiness-purposes-executive-order-2026

Dear Friend, 

 

Small businesses are the backbone of our local and national workforce, employing nearly 50% of workers nationwide. Unfortunately, these same small businesses have been disproportionately affected by the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus. 

 

To help local small businesses learn about federal assistance and how to apply, I’m hosting a Small Business Telephone Town Hall with the Small Businesses Administration to provide information about available federal assistance and answer small business owners’ questions about eligibility and how to apply. 

 

Join me this Thursday, March 26th at 2:55pm to learn more. Please SIGN UP here, and I’ll call the phone number you provide when the call begins.  If you have trouble with the above links, please visit this homepage.      https://zeldin.house.gov/live

 

Sincerely, 

 

Lee 

Vist the Town of East Hampton's Corona website for the latest info from Town Officials.

www.ehamptonny.gov/656/Coronavirus-Information 

The Governor released two Executive Orders on 3/21 which require the following:

Executive Order 202.8: Directs NYS Department of Taxation and Finance to extend the filing period for sales and use taxes due March 20, 2020 (for the period ending February 29, 2020), for a period of 60 days.

Executive Order 202.9: Directs banks to delay mortgage payments for 90 days for any person or business who is experiencing hardship due to the COVID-19 Disaster. The order requires the Superintendent of the Department of Financial Services to promulgate emergency regulations to ensure that applications for the forbearance be widely available to consumers, and approved in all "reasonable and prudent circumstances".

·     Serve as a central resource for tourism related communications and information for industry partners, business community leaders and local, state and federal elected officials.

·     Track and communicate sources for assistance and financial relief available to tourism industry businesses.

·     Prepare a strategic and robust approach to welcome back visitors, when appropriate.

·     Due to increased testing, New York State now has confirmed 4,152 cases with 550 of those cases here on Long Island. There are now three mobile testing sites available. Jones Beach and Stony Brook University testing is conducted by appointment only, call: 888-364-3065. To make an appointment at the Jericho location, visit prohealthcare.com.

·     Federal Aid – The industry is rallying to urge Congress for federal assistance. We encourage you to make your voice heard at: https://ahla.quorum.us/campaign/25208/ 

·     US Travel released new data on estimations of travel impacts and an advocacy strategy for industry assistance that will be needed as a result: https://www.ustravel.org/sites/default/files/media_root/document/Coronavirus_FullRecoveryOptions.pdf

·     Empire State Development has established a website for businesses to submit COVID-19 related questions.

·     The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering designated states low-interest federal disaster loans up to 2 million dollars for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). We understand that this opportunity will open to New York businesses today.

·     These loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can’t be paid because of the disaster’s impact. The interest rate is 3.75% for small businesses and 2.75% for non-profits.

·     For information, please contact the SBA disaster assistance customer service center at: SBA.Gov/disaster, 1-800-659-2955 or disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.

·     The SBA New York District Office also has its Long Island Branch Office located in Hauppauge dedicated to assist and guide the Long Island Small Business Community as needed. 631-454-0750.

·     Applications for Unemployment Insurance have overloaded NYS Department of Labor’s online and phone systems. To deal with the influx they have announced a new filing system based on the applicant’s last name to handle the loads in a more orderly fashion. Filing later in the week will not delay payments or affect the date of an individual’s claim, since all claims are effective on the Monday of the week in which they are filed.

·     A - F : Monday
·     G – N : Tuesday
·     O – Z : Wednesday
·     Missed your day: Thursday and Friday

·     Smith Travel Research will be hosting a series of industry webinars discussing the impact of COVID-19 on U.S. and Canadian hotel performance. These webinars will be held every Thursday at 3pm EST with updates from the prior week. Individuals may register on our COVID-19: Hotel Industry Impact landing page (http://bit.ly/2QpNNFQ). This section of STR’s website also houses recordings from prior webinars and a number of press releases and articles from the past two months.

·     Partner Survey – We will be sending out a survey to collect data so that we can assist in collecting and communicating the regional economic impact.

·     Website – We will be providing updated information and resources on Discoverlongisland.com