Update: Governor Cuomo Announces Reopening Process for New York City

May 29, 2020 – Yesterday, in the State’s continuing response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Governor Cuomo issued an Executive Order authorizing businesses to deny entry to individuals who do not wear masks or face-coverings. The full order can be found below, however, it is important to note, that order only gives discretion to businesses to […]
Funding Opportunities for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

May 29, 2020 – Dear DHC Client, In light of the current COVID-19 crisis, and ongoing discussions in Washington, D.C. about possible financial relief for New York – we thought it prudent to highlight, and in some cases remind you of funding opportunities for impacted businesses. Please do not hesitate to contact us directly should you […]
Governor Cuomo Announces a New State Loan Program, “New York Forward Loan Fund”

May 26, 2020 – As the State is beginning its reopening process, late last week the Governor announced a new state loan program, “New York Forward Loan Fund (NYFLF)”. Per the Governor, the NYFLF is a new economic recovery loan program aimed at supporting New York State small businesses, nonprofits and small landlords as they reopen […]
Update: Governor Cuomo Announces New York Gradual Reopening Plan

May 11, 2020 – Today, Governor Cuomo announced that NY Pause will be lifted and the NY Forward process will begin. The Governor has provided the following guidance as it relates to NY Forward: https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/governor.ny.gov/files/atoms/files/NYForwardReopeningGuide.pdf The first 3 regions of the State that have met the reopening criteria set forth by the Governor and will […]
Update: Governor Cuomo Announces Gradual Reopening Will Come in Four Phases

May 4, 2020 – Today, Governor Cuomo announced additional details on the gradual reopening of the State. Once again, this will be a regional reopening, starting when the current NY Pause order expires on May 15, 2020. The Governor has called for a 4-phased business approach toward reopening. The 4-phases and business sectors included in […]
DHC Clients Helping During the COVID-19 Crisis

April 24, 2020 – We hope everyone is staying safe and healthy during these unprecedented times. We wanted to take a minute to highlight a handful of our clients who have been working extraordinarily hard during the COVID-19 pandemic to support the entire community. We are grateful for the work they are doing and wanted […]
Update: Governor Cuomo Extends NY PAUSE Shutdown until May 15, 2020

April 16, 2020 – Today, Governor Cuomo announced that NY PAUSE will be extended from April 29, 2020 until May 15, 2020. NY PAUSE is the policy behind the Governor’s Executive Orders to date, including the 100% Work from Home Order (EO 202.6) which, among other things, is now extended to at least until May […]
Update: Governor Cuomo Executive Order 202.17

April 15, 2020 – Today, Governor Cuomo announced that he will be issuing a new Executive Order, requiring all individuals, when in public and when it is not possible to practice social distancing, to wear masks. These masks can be of medical grade and/or made from home (cloth/bandana) but must cover the mouth and nose. […]
Update: Governor Cuomo Forms Task Force to Reopen Economy & Issues Executive Order 202.16

April 13, 2020 – Today, led by Governor Cuomo, the Governors of Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Rhode Island held a press conference call. The topic of the call was to discuss in unison a path forward toward reopening the economy. All expressed the importance of taking a regional approach to reopening as the […]
NYS Temporarily Allows Virtual Witnessing of Wills, Health Care Proxies and Powers of Attorney

April 8, 2020 – Governor Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.14 temporarily allowing virtual witnessing of Wills, Health Care Proxies and the Gifting Rider to Powers of Attorney, until May 7, 2020. The order also extends the time allowing virtual notarizations of documents such as Deeds, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney until May 7, 2020. View […]