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Northeast Task Force To Re-Open Society Post COVID-19

By • Apr 13, 2020
The state capitol in Albany
Dave Lucas / WAMC

The governors of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Rhode Island have started a task force to figure out how to re-open society after the coronavirus closures. They did not name any specific dates for re-opening schools or businesses or ending social distance rules that are now in place, but say it will begin in a matter of weeks.

Poll: NY Consumer Confidence Tanks

By • Apr 8, 2020
Index of Consumer Sentiment
SCRI

A new survey shows the COVID-19 pandemic has dealt consumer confidence across New York state a severe blow.

Albany County Unveils Economic Development Plan For COVID-19 Recovery

By • Apr 7, 2020
Kevin O’Connor, the Albany County Director of Economic Development, Conservation and Planning, with Albany County Executive Dan McCoy.
WAMC photo by Dave Lucas

Gearing up for the eventual restart to the economy took center stage at today’s Albany County coronavirus briefing.

Coronavirus Crisis Changing Life In NY

By • Apr 6, 2020
COVID-19 was first identified in December 2019 in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China and has now been detected in 37 locations across the globe, including in the U.S., according to the CDC.
Composite Image by Dave Lucas (WAMC / cdc.gov)

New Yorkers say COVID-19 and the resulting "pause" is having a significant impact on their daily lives, according to a new poll.

Capital Region Lawmakers Put Spotlight On Area's Military Installations

By • Mar 21, 2018
Office of Senator James Tedisco

Capital Region lawmakers gathered with representatives of several local military bases at the state capitol in Albany Wednesday morning to spotlight the importance of the facilities to the regional economy.