New City, NY|News|
New Kosher Grocery In Rockland Files Mandated Pandemic Plan
The store, which opened last week, was shut down temporarily by local officials.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
New York: Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions in New York are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
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New York City, NY|News|
Coronavirus Could Kill Third Of NYC Small Businesses, Study Says
It will be harder to restart New York City's economy after the coronavirus than shutting it down, a new study warns.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Huntington's Porto Fino Owner On Coronavirus Status: 'Not Good'
Dary Shooshtary, owner of the Italian restaurant, says he doesn't have "full confidence" the eatery will survive the coronavirus pandemic.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
NYC Will Launch Landlord-Tenant Coronavirus Mediations
The project will focus on hard-hit neighborhoods where people struggle to pay rent, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Nyack-Piermont, NY|News|
Nyack Fire Company Finds Artful Alternative to Annual Pig Roast
They're fundraising by selling a portrait of historic Empire Hook & Ladder Co. No.1 by Nyack artist Bill Batson.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
To-Go Festival Replaces Brooklyn's Smorgasburg For 2020
The popular Brooklyn food festival is back for the summer, but in a new to-go format due to the coronavirus crisis.
Anna Quinn, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
Half Of Brooklyn Businesses Are Struggling To Stay Open: Study
A Chamber of Commerce study of hundreds of businesses found the coronavirus crisis means half are worried about surviving the next 3 months.
Anna Quinn, Patch Staff
Peekskill-Cortlandt, NY|News|
Abbey Inn and Spa Looks Ahead After 4-Month Soft Opening
The boutique hotel overlooking the Hudson opened as the coronavirus shut everything down, and business has been slowly growing ever since.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Southeast-Brewster, NY|News|
Putnam County Offices Reopen: Coronavirus Update
The newly updated county dashboard reports there were 22 active cases in Putnam as of July 16.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
East Hampton, NY|News|
New Life For Gyms, Fitness Facilities Outdoors In East Hampton
Allowing for expansion of outdoor training, activities may offer financial protection for gym owners struggling in the pandemic, town says.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
NYC Enters Phase 4 Of Coronavirus Recovery: What It Means
The next phase of economic reopening starts Monday.
Adam Nichols, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
NYC Phase 4 Coronavirus Reopening Starts Next Week
"New York City will enter Phase Four on Monday,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said, paving the way for school openings and new outdoor activities.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Pleasantville-Briarcliff Manor, NY|News|
Pace To Start Classes In August; No Fall Interscholastic Sports
"We know that the new semester will be unlike anything that has come before," said President Marvin Krislov.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
NYC Outdoor Dining Extended To Oct. 31, Street Eating Expands
"The Open Restaurants program has worked," Mayor Bill de Blasio said as he announced its extension and 40 more blocks of open streets.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Mount Vernon, NY|News|
Mount Vernon Schools Start Cost-Cutting While Planning To Reopen
City schools are facing a "health, educational and fiscal crisis," the Board of Education pointed out.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Chappaqua-Mount Kisco, NY|News|
Most Are Complying With Town's New Mask Law: New Castle Police
They don't want to write you a summons or hit you with a fine.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Southeast-Brewster, NY|News|
Health Alert: Contagious Customers At 2 Putnam Eateries
Someone who has since tested positive ate there; county health officials are warning people who worked at or visited either.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
New City, NY|News|
Rockland Community College Announces Re-opening Plan
Classes start Sept. 1 as the county's coronavirus outbreak continues to diminish, according to the latest data.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Pleasantville-Briarcliff Manor, NY|News|
Jacob Burns Film Center Receives $50,000 Federal Grant
The award will allow the arts organization in Pleasantville, closed since mid-March, to pay for two staff positions during the pandemic.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Ossining-Croton-On-Hudson, NY|News|
Beware Scammers Posing As COVID-19 Contact Tracers
Here's to tell the difference between a real contact tracer and a scammer.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Ossining-Croton-On-Hudson, NY|News|
Hearings On New York's Nursing Home COVID-19 Deaths
A senator from the Hudson Valley is chairing the investigation.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Lefferts Boulevard Bridge Transformed Into Outdoor Art Gallery
The closed storefronts lining the Lefferts Boulevard bridge are now adorned with the work of nearly 60 Kew Gardens artists.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Peekskill-Cortlandt, NY|News|
Reopening Schools: Cleanliness, Consistency Ranked High In Survey
Almost 14,000 people voiced their priorities in an online forum conducted by 14 school districts.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Queens Farmers Markets Reopen Following Coronavirus Closures
The Queens County Farm Museum's seasonal produce stand is among several farmers markets reopening across the borough.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Peekskill-Cortlandt, NY|News|
Reopening NY Schools Amid Pandemic: Requirements, Flexibility
State education officials issued guidance Monday. Districts and schools are required to create and submit reopening plans by July 31.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Southeast-Brewster, NY|News|
Child Vaccinations Dropped During Pandemic: Putnam Officials
New protocols are in place for clinics and parents should get their kids caught up before schools reopen, county officials said.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Farmingdale, NY|News|
New York Gyms Sue Cuomo Over Coronavirus Closure
Gyms were pulled from phase four of the state's coronavirus reopening plan and are closed indefinitely.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Larchmont-Mamaroneck, NY|News|
North Shore Farms Opens 1st Westchester Location During Pandemic
The manager said he's looking forward to the day they can greet customers with a smile that is not under a mask.
Michael Woyton, Patch Staff
Mid Hudson Valley, NY|News|
Poughkeepsie Galleria, Galleria At Crystal Run Set To Reopen
The two area malls will be operating with significant changes to their safety and sanitizing procedures.
Michael Woyton, Patch Staff
Ossining-Croton-On-Hudson, NY|News|
Coronavirus: Archdiocese Of NY Closes 11 Hudson Valley Schools
The coronavirus pandemic has had a disastrous effect on schools' finances, officials said.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Ossining-Croton-On-Hudson, NY|News|
The Upside Of Opening An Ice Cream Store In A Pandemic
Customers desperate for fresh air and fun are flocking to Bigfoot Creamery's kiosk on the Ossining waterfront.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Hicksville, NY|News|
Broadway Commons Mall In Hicksville To Reopen
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said malls will be allowed to reopen in Phase 4. Here's when the Broadway Commons mall plans to reopen.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Chappaqua-Mount Kisco, NY|News|
Have Your Say On Bedford, Chappaqua School Reopening Issues
Use this online tool to offer ideas and concerns and rate ideas from others.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Port Washington, NY|News|
After Coronavirus Closes Port Washington Gym, Owner Looks Ahead
NXT GEN Fitness and Performance Training recently closed due to the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
Kayla Guo, Patch Staff
Nanuet, NY|News|
Palisades Center Planning To Reopen Friday
The Palisades Center’s tenants are following pandemic protocols to ensure the safety of shoppers and workers, company officials said.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|News|
NY Malls Can Reopen Soon; Guidance Coming On Schools
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday said malls will be allowed to reopen during Phase 4, and that guidance is coming on reopening schools.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Peekskill-Cortlandt, NY|News|
Restaurant Week Morphs to 'Time To Dine' In Cortlandt, Peekskill
Hudson Valley Restaurant Week got canceled, but here's something to take its place.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|News|
Here's Where Coronavirus PPP Relief Loans Went In New York
Hundreds of New York companies took out at least $5 million in loans as part of the federal Paycheck Protection Program. See them here.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
List: Hundreds Of Wantagh, Seaford Businesses Took Out PPP Loans
Data released Monday shows hundreds of Wantagh and Seaford businesses took out loans under the federal Paycheck Protection Program.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Levittown, NY|News|
List: Hundreds Of Levittown Businesses Took Out PPP Loans
Data released Monday shows hundreds of Levittown businesses took out loans under the federal Paycheck Protection Program.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
