New York Governor Cuomo, New Jersey Governor Murphy, and Connecticut Governor Lamont announced that beginning May 19th, due to the progress of vaccinations as well as a decline in cases, most Covid-19 industry capacity limits will be lifted. Restaurants, offices, retail stores, theaters, museums, barbershops, amusement parks and gyms, and fitness centers will all be […]
New York Set to Finally Lift Onerous Covid-19 Restrictions on Bars and Restaurants
We all know the Covid-19 pandemic has devastated small businesses and hit some industries like hospitality and tourism incredibly hard. After a painful fourteen months, many onerous restrictions placed on nightlife and hospitality will be lifted, with some Covid-19 related amendments in place. First and foremost the New York State Legislature moved to suspend the […]
DHS Announces Extension of REAL ID Full Enforcement Deadline
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced they are extending the REAL ID full enforcement date by 19 months, from October 1, 2021 to May 3, 2023, due to circumstances resulting from the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Covid has significantly impacted states’ ability to issue REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses and identification cards, with many driver’s licensing […]
New York City Council: Package of Bills Related to Delivery
Is the New York City Council interested in finding holistic solutions to accommodate freight delivery in NYC or are they interested in punitive measures and pandering to score cheap political points? On May 5th they will hold a hearing on a package of bills ostensibly designed to improve deliveries in NYC. The bills themselves are […]
New York Legislature Moves Ahead with HERO Act
New York legislators voted on extensive new workplace health and safety protections in response to the Covid-19 pandemic known as The New York Health and Essential Rights Act, or NY HERO Act. The purpose of the bill is to prevent occupational exposure to an airborne infectious disease by: “Require the Departments of Labor and Health […]