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Updated Week of 7/6/2020

• Updates to Capital Region entering Phase 4. See GOVERNMENT for more information.  
• The Rollin Grocer Delivery Service in New Lebanon has been added to FOOD. Check it out!
• Volunteer opportunities to help maintain and innovate the Farmer's Market are available. See VOLUNTEER.​

Updated: Week of 7/1/2020

• Capital Region has entered Phase 4. See GOVERNMENT for more information.  

IMPORTANT UPDATE: CLASS OF 2020 PARADE RESCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 26 DUE TO WEATHER The graduate recessional parade previously scheduled for this Saturday has been changed to Friday, June 26th due to forecasts for rain.  Read more at FAMILY & RECREATION. 
Updated: Week of 6/15/2020

• As of June 16, Gov. Cuomo announced visitation is now allowed at hospitals and group homes. GOVERNMENT
• Updated GOVERNMENT with notice about New Lebanon Town Hall opening to the public.
• Updated GOVERNMENT with notice about polling location change to Canaan Town Hall for all NL Residents.
• Updated BUSINESS & NONPROFIT with information on the reopening of the Small Business Administration's Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and Advance (EIDL Advance) Programs.
• For restaurant owners, added the INTERIM GUIDANCE FOR OUTDOOR AND TAKE-OUT/DELIVERY FOOD SERVICES DURING THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY on BUSINESS & NONPROFIT.
• Capital Region is still on track towards entering Phase 3 on June 17.  GOVERNMENT 
• Gathering of up to 25 people will be allowed in Phase 3. GOVERNMENT
• Added Summary Guidelines and Plan templates for Phase 3 industries (Food Service and Personal Care). GOVERNMENT 
• Added information and application link for New York Forward Loan Fund to BUSINESS & NONPROFIT 
• ​Updated FAMILY & RECREATION with New Lebanon CSD's last day of classes and REVISED graduation ceremony (the graduation date changed from June 20 to June 27.)

​Updated: Week of 6/1/2020

• Updated FOOD page with a reminder about the Farmers Market.
• ​Updated status of Capital Region reopening on GOVERNMENT. 
• Added an industry lookup tool from Gov. Cuomo's office on GOVERNMENT.
• All businesses looking to reopen must first complete a safety plan. See BUSINESS & NONPROFIT.
• Updated HEALTH page with the next upcoming mobile testing clinics in Columbia County. 
• Updated FAMILY & RECREATION with information on New Lebanon CSD's last day of classes and graduation ceremony. More info here. 
• Updated FOOD page with the June 2 free food distribution event at the Walter B. Howard school

Updated: Week of 5/25/2020

• May 26 Community Partnership Mass Food Distribution. See FOOD.
• Information pertaining to unemployment backpay. See UNEMPLOYMENT. 
• Update to FAMILY AND RECREATION page announcing campgrounds are now open in NYS.

Updated: Week of 5/18/2020

• Link to business survey to help assess resources and needs in Columbia County. See Business & Nonprofit page.
• Updates regarding reopening of NYS and how that will impact Columbia County. See Government page.
• Updates regarding public & private beaches. See FAMILY page/Outdoor recreation.

Updated: Week of 5/11/2020

• Updated Housing page to include Gov. Cuomo's extended moratorium on COVID-related residential or commercial evictions, now banned through August 20.
• Fact Sheets on Paid Sick Leave for employers and employees (See the bottom of the Unemployment page.)
• Included common FAQs related to FPUC on Unemployment/Financial Page
• Improved layout of Business/Nonprofit page.
• Improved layout of Unemployment/Financial page.
• Included resources for farmers on Business/Nonprofit page.
• Update on the reinstatement and pending appeal of that reinstatement of the NYS Primary Election on Government
• Capital Region COVID-19 Small Business Continuity Grant Program now listed as Emergency Funds for Sm Biz

Update: Week of 5/4/2020

• Created a Media Library
• Added USDA COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide to Unemployment & Financial page
• Added contact information for the New Lebanon Business and Economic Development Committee 
• NYS Directive to employers to assist their employees with filing
• Local restaurants and additional food providers, as well as wellness providers, have been listed...Read more 
• Information on the New Lebanon CSD's upcoming free food event is posted. (This event has passed.)
• All K-12 schools and college facilities statewide will remain closed for the rest of the academic year. Updated on Family.