New York will immediately allow all voters in the state to request a mail-in ballot for the November elections.
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Cuomo warns coronavirus is far from over
Governor Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday that the rate of positive coronavirus tests was below 1% for the 12th day in New York. But he also said it’s not time to be complacent.
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Cuomo, in DNC address, says Biden can restore the nation’s “soul”
Governor Cuomo described why he thinks former Vice President Joe Biden needs to replace Trump as President, saying “Biden will bring us up, not tear us down.”
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Gyms get the green light to reopen, but not cinemas
Governor Andrew Cuomo said that gyms in New York can reopen as early as August 24, but must operate at one-third of their regular capacity.
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Bowling alleys in NY to reopen Monday; gyms not far behind
Bowling alleys have been closed since mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic-related shutdown. Cuomo said the venues can be back in business Monday, with restrictions.
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New York gym owners ask why they can’t reopen
1,500 gyms in New York have filed a class-action lawsuit demanding that the state offer a reopening plan.
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Cuomo calls Trump’s unemployment plan ‘laughable’
Governor Andrew Cuomo said New York does not have the resources to fund a presidential executive order to give unemployed people $400 more a week.
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School boards say more money needed to safely reopen schools
While school board members want children back in the classroom — at least part time – they’re concerned there isn’t enough money to do it safely.
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Cuomo warns restaurants, bars to follow distancing rules or face a shutdown
Governor Andrew Cuomo said he fears that unmasked patrons crowding bars and restaurants could lead to a resurgence of the coronavirus.
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Cuomo imposes new restrictions, penalties on bars and restaurants
Under new regulations, bars and restaurants can serve alcohol only to patrons who are seated at tables and who are also ordering food
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Cuomo, Board of Regents issue school reopening guidance
Governor Andrew Cuomo will make his final decision about whether to reopen New York’s schools during the first week of August.
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Cuomo calls it a day on daily coronavirus briefings
But just because the governor is ending his daily updates doesn’t mean the virus has run its course.
