- New York State on PAUSE: In New York we know that Policies Assure Uniform Safety for Everyone.
- 100% of the workforce must stay home beginning Sunday, March 22 at 8PM, excluding essential services.
- All non-essential gatherings of individuals of any size for any reason are temporarily banned.
- Department of Motor Vehicles offices are temporarily closed for in-office visits. All road tests have been suspended until further notice. Online transactions, including for license renewals, are still be available. All licenses, non-driver IDs, and registrations with an expiration date of March 1, 2020 or later will be extended.
- Matilda’s Law has been enacted to protect New Yorkers age 70+ and those with compromised immune systems. Under this law, you should:
- Remain indoors
- Go outside for solitary exercise
- Pre-screen all visitors by taking their temperature
- Wear a mask in the company of others
- Stay at least 6 feet from others
- Do not take public transportation unless urgent and absolutely necessary
- All barbershops, hair salons, tattoo or piercing salons, nail salons, hair removal services and related personal care services will be closed to the public effective tonight, Saturday, March 21 at 8:00PM.
- Casinos, gyms, theaters, retail shopping malls, amusement parks and bowling alleys are closed until further notice. Bars and restaurants are closed, but takeout can be ordered during the period of closure.