Governor Cuomo Extends 20 Previously Issued Executive Orders Until 9/4/20
Governor Cuomo issued executive order 202.55, which extended 20 previously issued executive orders until September 4, 2020. Among those executive orders was the authorization for alcohol to go and the ban on indoor dining in NYC. The Governor could always choose to open indoor dining in NYC prior to September 4, but as it stands now, you can not seat or serve guests inside at any NYC foodservice operation. Read Executive Order HERE. ​

NYS Restaurant Association Criticizes New York City’s Restaurant Revitalization Plan
 "While we applaud Mayor de Blasio and his administration for recognizing that restaurants across the City are struggling to keep their doors open during this unprecedented crisis, this latest plan will do very little to aid those in need. The strings that come attached to this funding make this an almost impossible option for restaurants and will actively harm the long-term prospects of many. The requirement that restaurants dramatically increase their payroll costs before seeing any of this money rings hollow and, in fact, makes it tougher for those restaurants in the hardest-hit communities to take advantage of this program. This is simply a non-starter for many, and we wish the City approached the business community to help ground this program in reality before moving forward with it."  - Melissa Fleischut, NYSRA President and CEO
  
New York State COVID-19 Early Warning Dashboard 
The Governor announced a new early warning dashboard that aggregates the State's COVID-19 data collection efforts for New Yorkers, government officials and experts to monitor and review how the virus is being contained on an ongoing basis. The early warning system dashboard, developed in consultation with internationally-known experts, can be found here.
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​Restaurants Act - COVID-19 Resources
Important state specific information regarding COVID-19 government response and available relief programs, HERE. 

Survey Shows New York’s Restaurant Industry Still Crushed by COVID-19
ALBANY – For the second straight month of reporting since the nationwide outbreak of COVID-19, New York State restaurants are among the hardest hit in the country. Results from a survey released by the New York State Restaurant Association and conducted by the National Restaurant Association paint an especially grim picture in the Empire State.
Read full press release HERE.
New York COVID-19 Restaurant Impact Snapshot HERE. 

National Restaurant Association "Blueprint for Recovery"
The National Restaurant Association has crafted an industry "Blueprint for Recovery", which proposes the creation of a $240B Restaurant and Foodservice Industry Recovery Fund. The document is comprehensive in scope, containing additional initiatives that would allow us to weather this storm.
  • Letter to Congressional Leaders HERE.
  • National Restaurant Industry Impact Survey Infographic HERE.
  • Summary of Blueprint HERE, full text HERE. 

NY State of Health:  The Official Health Plan Marketplace
If you lost your job or health coverage, or are uninsured, you may be eligible for free or low-cost health insurance at this time. Find out more HERE. 

NYS Emotional Support Helpline | 1-844-863-9314
The COVID-19 pandemic has left many New Yorkers feeling anxious and stressed. If you are overwhelmed right now, reach out: 1-844-863-9314. The Emotional Support Helpline is staffed by specially trained volunteers. ​For more information and support resources: https://omh.ny.gov/ .
National Restaurant Association Resources
​To ensure that restaurants have the latest information about coronavirus, the National Restaurant Association has created industry-specific guidance for owners and operators, and compiled actionable resources available for download.  Resources available here. 
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Facts and Information
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