New York State News
New from RCBJ – Business News from New York State condensed and linked for ease of use and convenience.
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo Resigns; Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul Steps In
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday he will resign after a scathing report from the state’s attorney general documented multiple accusations of sexual harassment against women.
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NY Critical Materials In Pearl River Awarded $750,000 To Produce N95 Respirators
Six companies, including a new tenant at the New York Center for Innovation in Pearl River, have received nearly $2.3 million in Empire State Development funding to produce needed supplies to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Legalizing Marijuana Could Be A Boost To Local Economy But County Exec Ed Day Is Concerned
New York is prepared to join a growing number of states that have legalized marijuana after state lawmakers reached a deal to allow sales of the drug for recreational use.
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New York Considering Law To Establish Data Privacy Bill of Right For Consumers
States, including New York, are set to making sweeping updates to their cyber privacy laws which could impact local business owners in response to the rash of recent cybersecurity breaches.
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Cuomo Extends Moratorium On COVID-Related Commercial Evictions And Foreclosures Through Jan. 1
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is extending the Empire State’s moratorium on coronavirus-related commercial evictions and foreclosures through Jan. 1.
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Pandemic Dampens Likelihood Of 2020 State Economic Funding Through REDC Grants Program
Due to the coronavirus, and all of the economic devastation it has wrought, sources say New York’s 10th annual Regional Economic Development Council competition — where the state invests $750 million in projects from Buffalo to Long island — is unlikely to take place in 2020.
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New York Landlords Take It On The Chin
Landlords are still expected to meet their financial obligations. There is no relief for their mortgages, taxes, insurance, utilities, and staff.
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Just How Legal Is Lockdown For New York Businesses?
The Governor’s closure orders distinguishing between essential and non-essential businesses created a bright line rule to determine which business could operate.
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Tax Reprieves For Businesses At State And Fed Level
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has offered relief in response to requests from many businesses — such as restaurants and bars — that have been closed this week due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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