Malls in New York City will be allowed to reopen at 50 percent occupancy starting on September 9th, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced. They will be subject to strict safety protocols, including strict enforcement of face coverings, social distancing, additional staff to control occupancy, traffic flow, and seating to avoid crowding, and enhanced cleaning and disinfection […]
New York City Economy Continues to Show Bleak Numbers
More New York City businesses are looking to return after the prolonged Covid-19 shutdown. Though the infection rates remain excellent, the prolonged economic shutdown continues to wreak havoc on the city. The Department of Labor statistics announced July’s unemployment rate in New York City was around 20%, a slight decrease from June but a large […]
Reopening Standards for Indoor Activity
The Covid-19 numbers in New York have been excellent for some time after being the original epicenter of the pandemic. To keep the numbers low the state has reopened businesses in various phases, which stalled in July as Covid-19 rates spiked around the country. As such, various businesses, and institutions have been closed indefinitely with […]
ConEdison Limited-Time Commercial and Industrial Bonus Incentives
ConEdison’s (ConEd) Commercial and Industrial Program helps pay for energy efficiency upgrades to help businesses lower their utility usage and monthly bill. This a perfectly timed program by ConEdison. As businesses struggle with revenue shortfalls and uncertainty resulting from the fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic, cash incentives now to save money in the future could […]
The Logistics of Reopening Schools
With about 1.1 million students spread across 1,800 schools, the New York City public school system is the largest in the nation, making reopening in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic especially challenging. As such, Mayor de Blasio announced a blended reopening plan for September. “Through a mix of in-school and at-home learning we can […]