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Update for Tuesday, April 7, 2020:

• Dutchess Tourism is launching #TakeoutTuesday today to help promote local restaurants. To see the list of restaurants who are offering either curbside or delivery, click HERE.
• In Governor Cuomo’s press conference today (Tuesday), the governor announced the state has submitted an anti-body test to the FDA for approval. His hope is that if the test is approved and scaled up, those who have the antibodies would be allowed to being working full time again.
• In the same press conference, the governor also said the state was looking at opening up the state by region. He did not go into detail on what this would entail, but said it would also be in conjunction with New Jersey and Connecticut.
• The SBA and Treasury Department released a FAQ document regarding the Paycheck Protection Program. In can be found HERE.
• To find a generic lender participating in the Paycheck Protection Program through the SBA, click HERE.

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Watch today’s Coronavirus update from County Executive Molinaro about the importance of stopping the spread and staying home, particularly this week.

In Dutchess County as of April 7, 2020 there have been:

-1,094 confirmed cases of COVID-19

-4,835 tests administered

-73 recovered

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• New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is holding his daily press conference on the COVID-19 outbreak.
• The coronavirus has infected more than 131,800 people in the state as of Tuesday morning.
• On Monday, Cuomo said he is doubling the fine for violating the state’s strict social distancing rules to $1,000.

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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is holding his daily press conference on the COVID-19 outbreak, which has infected more than 131,800 people in the state as of Tuesday morning.

On Monday, Cuomo said he is doubling the fine for people who violate the state’s strict social distancing rules to $1,000. He said too many New Yorkers are not taking the rules seriously, only one week before Easter and two days before the start of Passover at sundown Wednesday.

“You don’t have the right, frankly, to take health-care staff and people who are literally putting their lives on the line and be cavalier or reckless with them. You just don’t have the right,” Cuomo said on Tuesday.

The coronavirus has infected more than 368,400 people in the U.S. and has killed at least 11,000. Globally, the virus has infected more than 1,363,000 people and has killed at least 76,000.

1. State Extends “NY PAUSE:” Governor Cuomo today extended school and non-essential business closure through April 29, with continued social distancing guidelines. 
2. COVID Counts:  The Dutchess County website shows 994 active COVID-19 cases in our county, of which 68 are in Beacon.  
3. City Bills:  The community is doing great with paying bills by mail, online, drop box in front of City Hall, or M&T Bank’s drive-up window.  Keep going – keep everyone safe.
4. Groceries:  For those in need, free groceries are coming again Wednesday 10-11 AM.  Drive-up at Rombout Middle School; walk-up only at South Avenue School. For deliveries, contact mutualaidbeacon@gmail.com or (845) 288-2559 by 5 PM Tuesday. Kudos to Beacon School District, Beacon Mutual Aid, Common Ground Farm, Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Green Teens, Fareground, Food Bank, and Hudson Valley Seed.
5. Census:  Don’t forget the census – it’s easy and important. 

Thank you all; stay well. 

Here’s today’s update from County Executive Molinaro announcing Wednesday’s Facebook Live town hall, and how we can come together as a community to support each other on Takeout Tuesday!

In Dutchess County as of April 6, 2020 there have been:

– 1064 confirmed cases of COVID-19

– 4,475 tests administered

– 61 recovered

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FREE Groceries are coming to Beacon again this Wednesday, April 8th. There will be free boxes of groceries available for pick up for anyone who needs them. This food is brought to you by the following organizations and groups: Beacon City School District, Beacon Mutual Aid,  Common Ground Farm, Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Green Teen Program, Fareground, the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley, and Hudson Valley Seed.

There will be some changes this week and the locations will be slightly different.

*At Rombout Middle School from 10:00-11:00am

*At South Avenue Elementary school from 10:00-11:00am for pedestrians only–no car pickups please

Mutual Aid Of Beacon will be providing deliveries again, however there will be a cap on the # of deliveries and the time they can be placed.  All delivery orders will need to be placed by Tuesday at 5:00pm. If you are in need of a delivery please call or text 845-288-2559 or email mutualaidbeacon@gmail.com.

Check out today’s update from County Executive Molinaro about how those who need assistance during this pandemic can get food and basic supplies through our website at DutchessNY.gov/DutchessResponds

In Dutchess County as of April 3, 2020 there have been;

– 700 Confirmed Cases of COVID-19

– 3,330 tests administered

– 42 people recovered

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• A list of Hudson Valley SBA PPP Loan Program Providers is now available.
• Get local assistance in applying for SBA relief funds.
• The SBA has released a PDF copy of the “Interim Final Rules for the Paycheck Protection Program.”
• In Governor Cuomo’s press conference today (Friday), the governor announced he has signed an Executive Order that will allow him to take ventilators from parts of the state that are not hard hit by COVID-19, and send them to areas that are current hot spots.
• The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board has expanded the definition of “serious health condition” to include COVID-19.
• The FBI has released guidance on how individuals and organizations can protect themselves against video-teleconferencing hijacking and “Zoom-bombing.”
• Walmart is hosting a series of webinars to invite small businesses to supply Walmart Stores and its e-commerce platform. This is a great opportunity for small businesses looking to reach new customers in the current environment. Register online.
• WMCHealth has established a program called Meal Train at each of their network hospitals in response to an outpouring of support for their front-line workers. Meal Train harnesses the generosity of our community members who are focused on honoring and supporting those working in the hospitals, while driving support to area restaurants, who, are major contributors to our local economy. To learn more, at the WMCHealth website.

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Update for Thursday, April 2, 2020:

• The State today announced the NY State of Health insurance marketplace will remain open until May 15.
• The Governor also asked any company that can create personal protective equipment for hospital or emergency response personnel, to please call 212-803-3100 or email covid19supplies@esd.ny.gov. The State will pay a premium for the supplies and help finance any factory conversion costs.
• The IRS has released an FAQ page to answer questions on how the COVID-19 paid leave tax credits will work for small and medium sized businesses.
• The New York Power Authority put out a press release explaining they will offer a relief program for their Economic Development Power Customers.
• The New York Department of Health has released initial guidance on cleaning and disinfecting numerous types of businesses or facilities. It can be found at the bottom of the State’s Coronavirus/COVID-19 website.
• The FFCRA Employee Notice Requirements are now in effect, meaning your business must either post the informational poster at your work place, or digitally send the poster to your employees if they are not on site.
• Guidance for essential classification for landscapers was released today by the State.
• The New York Council of Nonprofits and Nonprofit New York will host a webinar on Friday, April 3, 1-2pm, to discuss how the new federal legislation will impact nonprofits in New York. Register for the webinar online.
• Also on April 3, at 2pm, Cornell University School of Hotel Administration and the Cornell Institute for Food and Beverage Management will bring together restaurant executives and faculty experts to offer solutions to the challenges operators, employees, and guests are experiencing. Register for the webinar online.
• A reminder to all who will be applying for the Paycheck Protection Program: 75% of the money received must go towards payroll. “Forgiveness is based on the employer maintaining or quickly rehiring employees and maintaining salary levels. Forgiveness will be reduced if full-time headcount declines, or if salaries and wages decrease.” The loan will mature in 2 years at an interest rate of .5%. More information is available on the SBA website.
• Read the SBA’s Borrower Fact Sheet online.

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