The following summary of updates was provided by the Empire State Development on 3.2.21
- NYS COVID-19 Response and Vaccine Information
- Governor Cuomo Announces Pilot Program to Begin Administering Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine at State-Run Mass Vaccination Sites
- Mass Vaccination Sites at Yankee Stadium, Javits Center and the New York State Fair to Add Additional Appointments and Operate 24/7
- Jointly run New York State/New York City Yankee Stadium Site to Begin Administering Johnson & Johnson Vaccine on Thursday, March 4 Between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m.; Appointments Go Live at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 3
- Javits Center Site to Begin Administering Johnson & Johnson Vaccine on Friday, March 5 Between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.; Appointments Go Live at 8 a.m. on Thursday, March 4
- State Fair Site to Begin Administering Johnson & Johnson Vaccine on Friday, March 5 Between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.; Appointments Go Live at 8 a.m. on Thursday, March 4
- Governor Cuomo Announces Pilot Program Testing the Excelsior Pass at Madison Square Garden and Barclays Center
- Initial Phase of Pilot Successful During Brooklyn Nets Game at Barclays Center
- Excelsior Pass Will Be Tested Again During New York Rangers Game on March 2 at Madison Square Garden
- Proven, Secure Technology Will Confirm an Individual’s Vaccination or Recent Negative COVID Test; Will Help Fast-Track Reopening Theaters, Stadiums & Other Businesses as More New Yorkers are Vaccinated
- Developed in Partnership with IBM
- Screenshots of the Excelsior Pass are Available Here
- Initiative First Announced in Governor’s 2021 State of the State Address
- Governor Cuomo Updates New Yorkers on State’s Progress During COVID-19 Pandemic
- 5,369 Patient Hospitalizations Statewide
- 1,076 Patients in the ICU; 747 Intubated
- Statewide Positivity Rate is 4.53%; Mid-Hudson Positivity Rate is 5.4%
- Newburgh/New Windsor COVID-19 Cluster Zone Positivity Rate is 8.1%
- 82 COVID-19 Deaths in New York State Yesterday
- Governor Cuomo Announces Over 15 Percent of New Yorkers Have Received at Least One Dose of the COVID-19 Vaccine
- New York to Receive Approximately 164,800 Doses of the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine this Week
- As of 11AM today, New York Providers Have Administered 95% of First Doses
- New Statewide Demographic Breakdown of Vaccine Acceptance Rate
- Vaccine Dashboard Will Update Daily to Provide Updates on the State’s Vaccine Program; Go to ny.gov/vaccinetracker
- Governor Cuomo Announces Pilot Program to Begin Administering Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine at State-Run Mass Vaccination Sites
- Business Resources
- FUZEHUB Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund Manufacturing Grants
- Applications close March 31st, 221 at 4:00PM ET
- The Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund Manufacturing Grants are designed to encourage collaboration between not-for-profit organizations and small to medium-sized manufacturing companies in New York State.
- The grants serve as a resource to help companies achieve success from early stage, proof of concept through maturity.
- Individual grants will not exceed $50,000.
- Learn more Here.
- Women’s Enterprise Development Center (WEDC) MWBE Webinar Series
- WEDC is excited for this upcoming MWBE webinar series!
- They will walk you through every step of becoming an MWBE: starting with what you should know pre-certification, the certification process and what to do post-certification.
- Pre-certification Webinar – March 23rd at 9am: Register Here
- MWBE Certification Demystified – April 13th at 9am: Register Here
- Post-certification: How to Leverage Certifications to Win Government Contracts – April 20th at 9am. Register Here.
- Additional on-demand webinars can be found Here.
- FUZEHUB Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund Manufacturing Grants
Key COVID-19 Resources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- The CDC has published safety guidance for communities, workplaces, schools, and events here.
- New York State
- NYS Official COVID-19 Website: www.ny.gov/coronavirus
- Novel Coronavirus Hotline (available 24/7): 1-888-364-3065
- Mental Health Hotline: 1-844-863-9314
- Download New York’s COVID-19 Exposure Notification App Here
- NYS Vaccine Program: www.ny.gov/vaccine
- COVID-19 Travel Advisory
- Sign up for Daily Updates on the evolving COVID-19 situation from New York State
- Help NYS Get COVID-19 Test Kits, Medical Supplies and Personal Protective Equipment
- Empire State Development
- NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets COVID-19 Guidance
- NYS Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation COVID-19 Page
- NYS Homes and Community Renewal COVID-19 Page
- NYS Office of the New York State Comptroller COVID-19 Updates and Resources
- Reopening Guidance
- New York Forward: Guidance on the Reopening of New York State
- New York Forward Business Lookup Tool
- New York State Liquor Authority has published a number of FAQs and guidelines
- Cluster Action Initiative: Requires enhanced public health restrictions based upon cluster-based cases of COVID-19 at a level that compromises the State’s containment of the virus.
- Access the latest zones and maps here
- Find COVID-19 Hot Spot Zones by Address
- Funding Opportunities
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) COVID-19 Guidance and Resources
- Summary of Federal Resources – includes funding options, tax credits and tax filing help, contracting assistance and more
- Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
- First Draw PPP Loans for first time program participants.
- Second Draw PPP Loans for certain businesses who have previously received a PPP loan.
- COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
- Shuttered Venue Operators Grant
- NY Forward Loan Fund (NYFLF) provides flexible and affordable loans to help small businesses, not-for-profits, and small residential landlords.
- New York State Small Business Development Center List of pandemic-relief micro-grant and micro-loan programs
- Central Hudson’s Back to Business funding program has committed up to $1 million in economic development support to provide local small businesses with grants to help pay down new working capital loans taken with participating local banks.
- ESD COVID-19 Business Resources
- NYS Council on the Arts (NYSCA) COVID-19 Relief Funds and Business Support
- Pursuit Lending COVID-19 Resources for Businesses
- Community Capital of New York COVID-19 Resource Page: Community Capital New York is a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).
- GoFundMe Small Business Relief Initiative
- Kiva Lending
- New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) ReCharge NY Program
- Community Development Block Grant
- Applications for Public Infrastructure, Public Facility and Community Planning projects accepted until 4:00 pm on Friday March 5, 2021. View the program guidelines HERE.
- Applications for Economic Development, Small Business & Microenterprise accepted throughout 2021 with rolling awards. Learn more HERE.
- NYSERDA
- Federal Grants
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) COVID-19 Guidance and Resources
- Technical Assistance for Businesses
- New York State Small Business Development Center
- Mid-Hudson Small Business Development Center: Serving Dutchess, Orange, Sullivan, Ulster Counties
- Rockland Small Business Development Center: Serving Putnam, Rockland, Westchester Counties
- Women’s Enterprise Development Center COVID-19 resources
- COVID-19 Business Mentor NY Volunteer Task Force: New York State has partnered with business leaders to create a dedicated group of volunteers across different NYS industries – from law firms to financial professionals – to assist business owners with questions related to the impact of COVID-19.
- Empire State Digital: Connects New York-based small businesses with the education, access and resources needed to digitize, expand and adapt to the new economy due to the changes from COVID-19.
- New York Forward Small Business Lease Assistance Partnership: The initiative provides commercial tenants and small business landlords with pro bono legal services, and the information needed to reach a mutually agreeable lease renegotiation.
- SBA’s Ascent: Free learning platform for women entrepreneurs
- Fuzehub: Resources for NYS Manufacturers
- Business Express: Your Guide to Doing Business in New York State
- New York State Small Business Development Center
- Resources for Employers/Employees
- NY State of Health: Shop here to see what health insurance options are available to you, your family, and your business
- Child Care: Parents in need of free child care resources and referrals are encouraged to visit www.HVChildCare.org, where they can enter their zip code to immediately find the name and contact information of the agency that serves their location.
- U.S. Department of Labor Eligibility for Paid Sick Leave Tool
- NYS DOL FAQ for Employers with COVID-19 related Questions
- New York State Jobs Express: Employers with job openings can post their open positions, and individuals looking for employment can search for opportunities on the NYS Department of Labor’s Jobs Express website.
- NYS Office of General Services: Guidance on Doing Business with New York State
- Thomas COVID-19 Response Supplier program: If You Can Help Supply Critical PPE Products, Sign Up Here.
- NYS DOL Shared Work Program: New York State’s DOL Shared Work Program helps businesses manage business cycles and seasonal adjustments. Shared Work lets businesses keep trained staff and avoid layoffs. Employees can receive partial unemployment insurance benefits while working reduced hours. Full-time, part-time and seasonal employees are eligible.
- IRS FAQs for COVID-19 Related Tax Credits for Required Paid Leave Provided by Small and Midsize Businesses
- Resources for Individuals
- New Tool to Help New Yorkers Access Critical Social Service Benefits Here
- For Job Seekers:
- NYS Department of Labor’s Jobs Express website
- SUNY Online Training Center – free skill-building, college prep, and employment certification programs with one-on-one career coaching
- Free Online Platform for New Yorkers to Learn New Job Skills, Earn Certificates & Advance Their Careers: Create a free account with Coursera Here
- COVID-19 Enforcement Resources
- File a complaint against a business or concerning a non-essential gathering
- FAQ for Code Enforcement Personnel
- NYS PAUSE Enforcement Assistant Task Force Guidance
- Reports