Very Important COVID-19 Update from Assemblyman Billy Jones
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today that he is issuing Executive Orders that will:
- Extend the “temporary illness” option to elections not administered by the Board of Elections this November.
- Mandate county boards send a mailing to all would-be voters notifying them of the deadlines and methods to request an absentee ballot.
- Directing the Board of Elections to promulgate a new envelope to eliminate confusion about where to sign for a ballot to be counted.
- Require all Board of Elections take necessary steps to expedite the counting of ballots so that counting is ready to begin ASAP.
- Direct all county Board of Elections to report staffing plans and any needs for additional staff to ensure a fair, complete, accurate vote to the State Board of Elections by September 20 so that the State can assist.
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Governor Cuomo also announced that lower-risk sports, like tennis, soccer, cross country, field hockey, and swimming in all regions may practice and play beginning September 21.
School sports must follow the Department of Health-issued guidance.
No travel practice or play permitted outside of the school’s region or contiguous regions/counties until October 19. |
| Higher risk sports with full-physical contact, like tackle football, wrestling, rugby, and ice hockey, may continue to practice but are not authorized to play. |
Health Insurance Enrollment Extension
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| Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced last week that the Special Enrollment Period for uninsured New Yorkers will be extended for another 30 days, through September 15, as the State continues to provide supportive services during the COVID-19 public health crisis.
New Yorkers can apply for coverage through NY State of Health, New York State’s health insurance marketplace, or directly through insurers. |
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Plattsburgh State’s Childhood Education Program is offering a program called Cardinal Classroom to help students K-12 who are learning remotely this school year.
Cardinal Classroom was designed to pair K-6 students with our Childhood Education majors for one-on-one tutoring, homework help, and more!
All services will be offered online and are free for the fall! Services start on September 28th.
Register here. |
Posted: August 24th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
