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Newburgh & New Windsor Yellow Zones Lifted Today & More Updates

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  • NYS COVID-19 Response and Vaccine Information
    • REMINDER: Find a COVID-19 test site near you HERE.
      • This site allows you to search by address and find COVID-19 testing sites near you.
      • After you submit a search, you can click on “Filter Results” and choose “Rapid Testing Available” to find rapid testing sites near you.
      • More COVID-19 testing sites are being added regularly.
      • Be sure to contact the testing site ahead of time to see if they require an appointment and to see how long it takes for them to get you your results.
    • Summary of Reopening Timeline
      • Beginning TODAY March 19th: Restaurants Outside New York City Can Move to 75% Indoor Capacity.
      • Beginning March 22nd:
      • Beginning March 26th: Indoor Family Entertainment Centers Can Open limited to 25% capacity though detailed guidelines have not yet been issued.
      • Beginning April 1st:
        • Professional sports in large outdoor stadiums that hold 10,000 people or more will be allowed to reopen at 20% capacity.
          • Attendees must show proof of a recent negative test or completed vaccination series prior to entry and are subject to strict state guidance on face coverings, social distancing, and health screening.
        • Sports venues that hold 1,500 people indoors or 2,500 people outdoors can reopen
          • Capacity will be limited to 10% indoors and 20% outdoors.
          • Attendees must show proof of a recent negative test or completed vaccination series prior to entry and are subject to strict state guidance on face coverings, social distancing, and health screening.
        • Outdoor performing arts venues, including stadiums, that hold more than 2,500 people can reopen at 20% capacity
          • Attendees must show proof of a recent negative test or completed vaccination series prior to entry and are subject to strict state guidance on face coverings, social distancing, and health screening.
      • Beginning April 2nd: Event, Arts and Entertainment Venues Can Reopen, though detailed guidelines have not yet been issued.
        • Restricted to 33% capacity, up to 100 people indoors and up to 200 people outdoors
        • With proof of a negative COVID test prior to entry, capacity can increase up to 150 people indoors and up to 500 people outdoors
      • Beginning April 5th: 11PM Curfew Lifted for Casinos, Movie Theaters, Bowling Alleys, Billiard Halls, Gyms and Fitness Centers
      • Beginning April 9th: Outdoor Amusement Parks Can Open at 33% capacity though guidelines have not yet been issued.
  • Business Resources
    • SBA Launches Portal to Begin Accepting Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Applications on April 8
    • Hudson River Valley Greenway Announces $636,000 Available for Planning and Trails Grants
      • 2021 deadlines are May 7, Sep 10, and Nov 8
    • NYSERDA will be launching the New York Clean Transportation Prizes program in Spring 2021
      • This program will support electrifying transportation, reducing air pollution, and enhancing clean mobility in disadvantaged communities across New York State.
      • Entities interested in participating in the prize competitions are encouraged to sign up to receive updates as the program is rolled out.
      • The three prize competitions will include:
        • The Clean Neighborhoods Challenge to award innovative projects that address local air pollution reduction at scale.
        • The Electric Mobility Challenge to award projects that demonstrate innovative safe, convenient, active and electric mobility options that meet community needs.
        • The Electric Truck & Bus Challenge to award projects that demonstrate replicable pathways to reduce the cost, system and operational challenges of further deployment of medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles, including charging and grid integration.

 

Key COVID-19 Resources

 

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Empire State Development | Office: (845) 567-4882 | nys-midhudson@esd.ny.gov