New York State on PAUSE
Governor Cuomo announced the "New York State on PAUSE" executive order, a 10-point policy to assure uniform safety for everyone.
The 10-point NYS on PAUSE plan is as follows:
- Effective at 8PM on Sunday, March 22, all non-essential businesses statewide will be closed;
- 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;
- Any concentration of individuals outside their home must be limited to workers providing essential services and social distancing should be practiced;
- When in public individuals must practice social distancing of at least six feet from others;
- Businesses and entities that provide other essential services must implement rules that help facilitate social distancing of at least six feet;
- Individuals should limit outdoor recreational activities to non-contact and avoid activities where they come in close contact with other people;
- Individuals should limit use of public transportation to when absolutely necessary and should limit potential exposure by spacing out at least six feet from other riders;
- Sick individuals should not leave their home unless to receive medical care and only after a telehealth visit to determine if leaving the home is in the best interest of their health;
- Young people should also practice social distancing and avoid contact with vulnerable populations; and
- Use precautionary sanitizer practices such as using isopropyl alcohol wipes
Please visit the links below for further information.
Empire State Development
GUIDANCE FOR DETERMINING WHETHER A BUSINESS ENTERPRISE IS SUBJECT TO A WORKFORCE REDUCTION UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 202.6
CDC - Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
US Department of Labor
US Departments of Treasury and Labor Information on Paid Leave and Small Business Assistance
Small Business Administration
SBA Disaster Assistance to New York Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
NYS Department of Health
Nassau County Health Department
Nassau County Coronavirus Hotline: 516-227-9570
MAP OF NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH COVID-19 POSITIVE TESTS
ECONOMIC IMPACT SURVEY FOR NASSAU SMALL BUSINESSES
Nassau County is asking businesses and private non-profits impacted by COVID-19 to take 10 minutes to respond to a survey. Feedback will help County Executive Laura Curran and the Coronavirus Economic Advisory Council assess the financial impact of COVID-19 on our local economy, and continue to advocate for economic relief.
Click on the link below to complete the survey.
https://www.hofstra.edu/nassau-survey/index.html
Nassau County IDA
Tips for Businesses Affected by COVID-19
-Track your expenses and losses during this period
-Keep all receipts
All businesses are encouraged to email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov and CC: Nassau County at SmallBusinessImpact@NassauCountyny.gov so the county can track what businesses are being affected.
Suffolk County Department of Health
Latest information on COVID19
Suffolk County Business Recovery Survey
