New State Guidelines Issued New York State has released guidance for reopening agritourism businesses under the low-risk outdoor arts and entertainment guidelines. For more information, visit: Low-Risk Outdoor Arts and Entertainment Guidelines. Information On Payroll Tax Deferral There have been…
Businesses Will Promote #Schenectady Strong Pledge to Showcase Effort to Safely Serve Customers Schenectady, N.Y., August 14, 2020 – Discover Schenectady today announced #SchenectadyStrong, an outreach effort to promote local businesses who have taken measures needed to safely serve new…
The SBA has issued guidance on forgiveness of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. See link here See earlier COVID-19 updates at www.schenectadymetroplex.org.
Schenectady, N.Y, July 28, 2020 — The City of Schenectady Industrial Development Authority (IDA) has approved $98 million in new development projects. Mayor Gary McCarthy said, “These new projects will help us build Schenectady back better and boost our tax…
Governor Cuomo has issued an executive order requiring that service of an alcoholic beverage must be accompanied by the purchase of a food item. The NYS Liquor Authority (SLA) has issued guidance on this new requirement. The SLA guidance is…
While previous COVID updates have focused on business assistance programs, the Schenectady Metroplex Development Authority wanted you to be aware of a rental assistance program that began taking applications yesterday. The new program provides support for individuals and families who…
Phase 4 Reopening The Capital Region remains on-schedule for a Phase 4 reopening on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. While fitness facilities, movie theaters and malls had expected to be included in Phase 4, the Governor’s office announced that guidelines for…
Schenectady, N.Y, June 29, 2020 — The Schenectady County Metroplex Development Authority today announced that the one of largest vacant buildings in downtown Schenectady yet to be renovated will undergo a total makeover now that new local owners have replaced…
Free mobile app to manage parking remotely by smart phone On-street parking payments remain suspended in City of Schenectady SCHENECTADY – Mayor Gary McCarthy announced the City of Schenectady will introduce Passport Parking for on-street parking in downtown Schenectady, a…
PPP Update The SBA has issued the Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness application. There is also a new “EZ” version of the loan forgiveness application that applies to borrowers who: • Are self-employed and have no employees; OR • Did…