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Governor Cuomo Updates New Yorkers on State’s Progress During COVID-19 Pandemic (3/15/21)
For Immediate Release: 3/15/2021 GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO GOVERNOR CUOMO UPDATES NEW YORKERS ON STATE'S PROGRESS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 4,517 Patient Hospitalizations Statewide 923 Patients in the ICU; 614 Intubated Statewide Positivity Rate is 4.57% 58 COVID-19 Deaths in New York...
NYS Coronavirus Update: 31 Million COVID Tests Conducted to Date
The Office of Governor Cuomo sent the following information late last week (1/28/21) to provide NYS coronavirus updates. To date, 31 Million COVID tests have been conducted. Our infection and hospitalization rates are steadily declining thanks to the actions of New Yorkers, but there is still more...
COVID Vaccine Program Links from Governor Cuomo’s Office
The Office of Governor Cuomo has sent the following information and links regarding the COVID-19 Vaccine Program. You can find information about the state's vaccine distribution program on http://www.ny.gov/vaccine Under the "Distribution Plan" tab is where you will find the list of eligible...
Governor Cuomo Updates New Yorkers on State’s Progress During COVID-19 Pandemic
For Immediate Release: 1/22/2021 GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO GOVERNOR CUOMO UPDATES NEW YORKERS ON STATE'S PROGRESS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC Additional Cases of UK Variant in Westchester and Kings Counties, Brings Total Cases to 25 8,846 Patient Hospitalizations Statewide 1,546 Patients in the ICU;...
SBA Re-Opens PPP to Community Financial Institutions First
SBA Re-Opens PPP to Community Financial Institutions First Community Financial Institutions get dedicated access WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, re-opened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal today at 9 am ET. SBA...
SBA Launches Ascent – Interactive Digital Platform with Resources for Women Businessowners
SBA has announced Ascent, an interactive digital platform packed with resources women business owners need to set, and achieve, their business goals. Ascent is designed for the “missing middle” — growth-oriented women entrepreneurs who are beyond the start-up phase and already generating revenue...
Updates from Legislator Walker on Nassau Property Assessments and COVID-19 Vaccinations
Legislator Rose Marie Walker has forwarded this information to provide an update to our members and her constituents on the main issues of Nassau property assessment and COVID-19 vaccinations. Property Assessment: If you disagree with the current assessed value of your home, you can file a...
Raising the Bar Restaurant Recovery Fund
Empire State Development Announces “Raising The NYS Bar” Restaurant Recovery Fund January 5, 2021 More Than $3 Million in Grant Funding Available through Financial Support Led by Diageo North America and Supported by Coastal Pacific Wine & Spirits, and implemented by the National Development...
COVID Vaccine Education Materials
In regards to the COVID vaccination rollout, Governor Cuomo's office has sent vaccine education information in both English and Spanish. Please feel free to download and share this information. CLICK HERE for Vaccine Education Information in English CLICK HERE for Vaccine Education Information in...
New Yorkers to Begin Receiving Extended Federal Unemployment Benefits
For Immediate Release: 12/29/2020 GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES NEW YORKERS TO BEGIN RECEIVING EXTENDED FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS Thanks to Proactive Preparation, New York State will Deliver Extended Unemployment Benefits Without Delay Unemployed New Yorkers Will Receive an...
COVID Rent Relief Program Extension
NYS HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF COVID RENT RELIEF PROGRAM THROUGH FEBRUARY 1, 2021 Applications for COVID Rent Relief Program Available Online at HCR.NY.GOV/RRP Previous Applicants Do Not Have to Reapply to Receive Consideration New York State Homes and Community Renewal...
Governor Cuomo Signs Executive Order to Better Support Seniors and Assist the Restaurant Industry amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
For Immediate Release: 12/19/2020 GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO GOVERNOR CUOMO SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER TO BETTER SUPPORT SENIORS AND ASSIST THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY AMID THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Safe Renewal and Registration for Real Property Tax Benefits Sales Tax Deadline for Restaurants Extended Until...
Governor Cuomo Updates New Yorkers on State’s Progress During COVID-19 Pandemic
For Immediate Release: 12/19/2020 GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO GOVERNOR CUOMO UPDATES NEW YORKERS ON STATE'S PROGRESS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 6,208 Patient Hospitalizations Statewide 1,088 Patients in the ICU; 610 Intubated Statewide Positivity Rate is 5.18% 127 COVID-19 Deaths in New York State...
Governor Cuomo Announces Updated Zone Metrics, Hospital Directives and Business Guidelines
For Immediate Release: 12/11/2020 GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES UPDATED ZONE METRICS, HOSPITAL DIRECTIVES AND BUSINESS GUIDELINES New Metrics to Align with Increased Focus on Protecting Hospital Capacity Hospitals Directed to Take Additional Steps to Help Keep Capacity Rates...
Nassau County Restaurant Recovery Grant Program
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran has announced the county’s new Restaurant Recovery Grant Program. Approximately 300 restaurants will get up to $10,000. The program is designed to help full-service restaurants during the winter months. Nassau restaurants can begin applying for the grant on...
Disaster Assistance Available – Tropical Storm Isaias
SBA Press Release - Disaster Assistance Available in Additional Counties in NY for PNP Organizations Affected by Tropical Storm Isaias
Home Office Deduction
Thank you to Past President Susan M. Martin, CPA for forwarding this great information regarding the Home Office Deduction! Susan writes, "This deduction has been around for quite some time and can be a very useful tool for tax planning purposes. Its application has become muddled over the years,...
Forgiveness Reduction Waived for Loans of $50,000 or Less
Forgiveness Reduction Waived for Loans of $50,000 or Less. Thank you to our Past President and Chamber member - Susan Martin, CPA - for forwarding this information courtesy of Johanna Hearns, District Manager of ADP Small Business Services. "As you may or may not know, as of October 8th the...
SBA and Treasury Announce Simpler PPP Forgiveness for Loans of $50,000 or Less
Contact Carol R. Wilkerson at carol.wilkerson@sba.gov or 202-401-3059 WASHINGTON—The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, today released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less. This action...
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Please be sure to check out the April 2021 Edition of our President's Message! massapequachamber.org/presidents-message-april-2021/
President’s Message – April 2021 | Massapequa Chamber of Commerce
President’s Message – April 2021 Apr 12, 2021 April 12, 2021 Dear Merchants, Business Owners, and Fellow Members: April showers bring May flowers! Hopefully, that will be the case as we get more into the spring season and can enjoy the longer days and nice weather. Even though we have been in a ...
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