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CORONAVIRUS Updates - New York State

Education

All schools will remain closed until May 15. (https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/no-20213-continuing-temporary-suspension-and-modification-laws-relating-disaster-emergency)
All New Yorkers are being offered three free Grab-and-Go meals Monday through Friday at 400 locations across the city. Meals are available for children and families from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and for adults from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. No one will be turned away and registration or ID are not required. (https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/food/free-meals)
To find a free meal pickup location closest to you, click here or text "NYCFOOD" or "COMIDA" to 877-877.
Approximately 100 regional enrichment centers have opened across all five boroughs for children in grades 3K-12 who need somewhere to be while their parents work. Find a center
Elementary- and intermediate-level state assessments have been suspended for the remainder of this school year
All June Regents Exams are canceled. More info here,
All New York City playgrounds are closed until further notice. City parks remain open. (https://www.nycgovparks.org/about/health-and-safety-guide/coronavirus)

Elections

New York's presidential primary and all special elections have been moved from April 28 to June 23. (https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/no-20212-continuing-temporary-suspension-and-modification-laws-relating-disaster-emergency)
All eligible voters can vote by mail in any election held on or before June 23, as well as apply for an absentee ballot without providing an in-person signature or appearing at your local board of elections office. Visit www.elections.ny.gov/votingabsentee.html to download an absentee ballot application. (https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/no-20215-continuing-temporary-suspension-and-modification-laws-relating-disaster-emergency)

Changes to Day-to-Day Life

NY State is on PAUSE – which stands for Policies Assure Uniform Safety for Everyone – until at least May 15. It mandates that any businesses not deemed "essential" must keep 100 percent of their workforce home. (All schools will remain closed until May 15.) (https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/no-20217-continuing-temporary-suspension-and-modification-laws-relating-disaster-emergency)

To help protect at-risk individuals and essential workers from exposure to COVID-19, New Yorkers need to wear masks or face coverings in public when social distancing isn't possible. (https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/no-20217-continuing-temporary-suspension-and-modification-laws-relating-disaster-emergency)
To increase social distancing, gyms, movie theaters, barber shops, hair salons, tattoo/piercing parlors, bars, restaurants and casinos are closed temporarily, but restaurants and bars can still provide takeout and delivery services. (www.governor.ny.gov/news/amid-covid-19-pandemic-governor-cuomo-governor-murphy-governor-lamont-and-governor-wolf-direct)
The state is strongly encouraging essential services, such as gas stations, grocery stores, pharmacies and medical facilities, to stay open. (https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home)
Major pharmacy chains in New York State have agreed to offer free home delivery. (https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/amid-ongoing-covid-19-pandemic-governor-cuomo-announces-nys-pause-functions-extended-next-two)
New York has closed all offices of the state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Any driver's license, non-driver identification, vehicle registration, yearly vehicle inspection or 45-day temporary registration issued by auto dealers due to expire March 1 or after will be extended until further notice. Driver's license and permit tests and road tests are also suspended. (dmv.ny.gov/press-release/press-release-03-21-20)

Financial Relief

State debt collection on student debt and medical debt will have payments frozen through at least May 15.
The federal government has also suspended federal student loan payments and is waiving interest through Sept. 30, 2020.
The Department of Financial Services (DFS) has issued a directive to lenders to provide a 90-day mortgage relief period, starting March 19, and suspend or postpone foreclosures for 90 days for those facing financial hardship because of COVID-19
There is now a 90-day moratorium on commercial and residential evictions, which went into effect on March 19.
New state law allows for sick leave and benefits to quarantined/isolated workers. (more info)
It also eliminates the one-week waiting period for UI claims for workers directly affected by COVID-19. To file a claim,
click here and follow the on-site instructions.click here
The deadline for filing your state and federal taxes has been moved from April 15 to July 15.
NY State of Health is offering a special open enrollment through May 15. (more info)
Alternate Side Parking Restrictions will be suspended through Tuesday, April 28.
New York State is aware of multiple scams related to the coronavirus. To file a complaint or learn more, visit here

Check with your local grocery store about limited hours and/or special hours for seniors to shop.

For updates and more information, visit the New York State Department of Health website