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From Tori Emerson Barnes at 7:31 PM on April 30:CLICK HERE FOR THE COMPLETE BRIEFINGThis week:U.S. Travel, working with many corporate and association partners, is leading the collaborative development of a set of safety guidelines. It is critical that every industry segment be part of this…

From Governor Cuomo @ 6:52 PM on April 30: Our playbook to tackle COVID-19 operates on three premises: Test — Trace — Isolate. As we steadily ramp up our testing capabilities, we also need to expand contact tracing. Contact tracing is the art (and hard work) of tracking down close contacts of…

From Governor Cuomo @ 8:04 PM on April 29: We have received thousands of masks from all across America. Homemade masks, hand-sewn, with beautiful notes attached, expressing thoughts like "We care, we love you, we want to help." That's what the people of this nation are all about —…

From Governor Cuomo @ 7:36 PM on April 28: As we look ahead to reopening New York, we will rely on facts. We will carefully track hospital capacity — if a hospital system in a region exceeds 70% capacity, that's a danger sign that will require action. Similarly, a rise in the rate of transmission…

From Tori Emerson Barnes at 6:36 PM on April 28:THE LATESTFederal/Legislative UpdatesThe U.S. Senate will return next Monday, May 4, to begin work on the next coronavirus relief bill, Majority Leader McConnell announced on Monday. While the U.S. House of Representatives had originally planned to…

From Governor Cuomo @ 7:24 PM on April 27: This has been a hellish experience for our country. New Yorkers have come together to fight this virus. We have flattened the curve and are finally seeing the horrific number of fellow New Yorkers lost each day come down, as well as seeing the daily…

From Governor Cuomo @ 7:27 PM on April 26: As we look to the months that lie ahead, we must ask the question: How can we build back better? There is no returning to yesterday — there is only moving forward. In the months ahead, employers will need to rethink how workplaces can be…

From Governor Cuomo @ 7:36 PM on April 25: It has been 56 long days since New York's first confirmed Coronavirus case. It has been frustrating, stressful and difficult for all of us. But I want New Yorkers to know that what we are all doing right now is saving lives. That is no exaggeration. We have…

PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE From Tori Emerson Barnes at 3:44 PM on April 24:We have recently received important updates on the process for accessing Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and Economic Development Administration (EDA) Disaster Grants. Please see below for a summary of each as well as…

From Governor Cuomo @ 8:17 PM on April 24: A crisis shows us both the best and worst in people, but more often than not, you see the best. I was moved by a letter sent to me by a retired farmer in northeast Kansas. His wife has health problems and they are both in their seventies. Enclosed with the…

From Tori Emerson Barnes, U.S. Travel at 6:51 PM on April 23: This week:This week, Congress and the administration reached an agreement to replenish funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program following their rapid depletion in just two…

From Governor Cuomo @ 8:06 PM on April 23: I know a dumb idea when I hear one. Yesterday Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell gave his opinion that states should declare bankruptcy rather than receive federal funding. He doesn't support "Blue State Bailouts." This kind of thinking is shortsighted…

From Governor Cuomo @ 7:48 PM on April 22: We are living in a profound moment in history. Our actions today will shape our future and we cannot risk undoing all the progress we have made. We will rely on science and facts to guide our next steps. I know there are some people who want to reopen as…

From Tori Emerson Barnes, U.S. Travel at 9:43 PM on April 21: With both the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Impact Disaster Loans (EIDL) program out of funds, congressional leaders and the administration announced a deal today to replenish the programs and provide additional funding…

From Governor Cuomo @ 9:02 PM on April 21: I met with President Trump today in the White House to discuss testing. We agreed that the state will be responsible for managing the actual tests in our laboratories. The federal government, meanwhile, will take on the responsibility of supply chain issues…

Visit Rochester Releases “Rochester Rising" Message to Greater Rochester CommunityAmid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Visit Rochester is sharing a message of hope and resilience with the Greater Rochester community under the theme of “Rochester Rising."To bring…

From Governor Cuomo @ 7:29 PM on April 20: As we consider how to reopen New York, we need to set the bar higher. Rather than asking only when and what do we open, we need to learn from this crisis and consider what we want society to be. We should take this opportunity to work on a future that…

Consumer Behavior Related to COVID-19:Where are they spending time and money? Thursday, April 23rd • 2 to 2:30p.m.In this live webinar, our experts will share insights from proprietary consumer data collected in MA, NY, and PA. We'll take a look at changes in consumer behavior in time spent with…

From Governor Cuomo @ 7:36 PM on April 19: For weeks, the total number of hospitalizations in New York went up. We were climbing a mountain and we weren't sure when we would reach the peak. Now, if the trend holds, we have summited the mountain and are descending to the other side. We should keep in…

From Tori Emerson Barnes, U.S. Travel Association at 7:16 PM on April 16:Updates include:Updated CARES Act Relief ResourcesEconomic Impact Projections for 2020Weekly Travel Spending AnalysisAir, Hotel and Vehicular Traveler TrendsTraveler Sentiment ResearchCLICK HERE for the complete web version of…