As COVID-19 reaches across New York State, we are committed to providing you with the most up to date information as we receive it. We know you have a lot of questions and we are doing our best to make sure you have the information you need.
7/18/22
City of Long Beach Microenterprise Assistance Grant Program up to $5000
The City has established and will administer a Microenterprise Assistance Grant Program in support of
eligible microenterprise businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The primary objective of this
program is to make funds available to microenterprise businesses that have been adversely impacted by
the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of the program is to support the economic sustainability and
recovery of those businesses which serve all within The City of Long Beach, including Low- to Moderate-
Income residents of the community
7/1/22
MORE RELIEF FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES - COVID-19 CAPITAL COSTS TAX CREDIT PROGRAM
NYS small businesses can apply for up to $25,000 state tax credit for COVID costs.
“Generally, the new program is limited to businesses in New York State that have 100 or fewer employees, $2.5 million or less in 2021 gross receipts and at least $2,000 in eligible COVID-related purchases between Jan 1, 2021and Dec. 31, 2022, according to Hochul.”
“Business owners can determine if they are eligible for the COVID-19 Capital Costs Tax Credit Program by answering questions via “a screening tool” at https://formrouter.apps.esd.ny.gov/ccs@ESD/covid_cost_screening.html.
If the screening tool finds that a business is eligible for the refundable state tax credit, then a link to the application will be provided once the application process starts.”
Here are FAQ regarding the program https://esd.ny.gov/covid-19-capital-costs-tax-credit-program-faq
8/6/21
Nassau County has set up a new website to help you find county and state grants for your business. https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/5215/Boost-Nassau-Recovery-Resources.
You can also call the county at 516-572-2888 for more information, or to set up a meeting at the county’s new business center.
6/09/21
NYS will be opening applications for $800 million in small business COVID recovery grants starting today! Small businesses, micro businesses and for-profit arts and cultural organizations are eligible to apply. The max grant is 50K. (Worth noting that if a business got 100K or more in federal PPP loans, they are not eligible for this)
More info is here: https://esd.ny.gov/pandemic-small-business-recovery-grant-program
FAQ sheet - https://esd.ny.gov/sites/default/files/NYS-Small-Business-Recovery-Grant-FAQ-v9-52721.pdf
6/3/21
FEMA giving funeral assistance benefits to people who lost loved ones to Covid. https://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance
BUSINESS PANDEMIC RECOVERY INITIATIVE https://esd.ny.gov/business-pandemic-recovery-initiative
2/24/21
11/20/20 NASSAU COUNTY UPDATE
Long Island Mask Public Service Announcement: The "Mask Up, Long Island" public service announcement can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImTVtfDpMd8&feature=youtu.be.
Statewide and Regional Metrics: You can monitor the COVID19 public health metrics through the NYS Regional Monitoring Dashboard here: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-region-dashboard. Through the county dashboard found here: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county-dashboard. And through the early monitoring dashboard here: https://forward.ny.gov/early-warning-monitoring-dashboard.
Where to find a test: Residents can use this search tool to find a nearby testing site: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-testing. In addition to the list of sites you will find using the tool, testing is also still available at the NYS-operated drive-thru sites at Jones Beach and Stony Brook University. Testing at these two drive-thru locations is free for NY residents.
Incoming Travel Advisory: Travelers coming into NY are required to quarantine for 14 days. You may “test out” of the mandatory 14-day quarantine following the guidelines on this webpage: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-travel-advisory#overview. Travelers from states that are contiguous with New York are exempt from the travel advisory, this includes Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont. The guidance also applies to international travelers coming from any CDC Level 2 or Level 3 Health Notice country. Attached is the detailed guidance document on the incoming travel advisory. Please be sure to read this document thoroughly, especially if you are considering traveling.
School Toolkit: Attached is a helpful Pre-K to Grade 12 COVID19 Toolkit from the NYS Department of Health. I've included both the English and Spanish version of the toolkit.
Gathering limit: On November 11th, Governor Cuomo announced that gatherings at private residences (indoors and outdoors) is limited to a total of 10 people. All other gatherings are limited to a total of 50 people, this includes catered events.
SLA-licensed Entities: Bars, restaurants and gyms or fitness centers, as well as any State Liquor Authority-licensed establishment (include movie theaters, casinos, and bowling alleys), are required to close from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily. Restaurants will still be allowed to provide curbside, food-only pick-up or delivery after 10 p.m., but will not be permitted to serve alcohol to go. More information on these regulations can be found on the SLA website here: https://sla.ny.gov/Guidance-COVID-Related-Closing-Times. A helpful FAQ for SLA-licensees on reopening guidelines can be found here: https://sla.ny.gov/phase3-guidelines-for-on-premises-licenses.
COVID Alert NY Phone App: COVID Alert NY is a free download for iPhone and Android smartphones, available from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. COVID Alert NY is the voluntary, anonymous, exposure-notification smartphone app. The app keeps track of when people are close to another app-enabled smartphone using Bluetooth technology.
- The app alerts you if you were in close contact with someone who tests positive for COVID-19.
- The app also alerts other app-enabled smartphones if you test positive for COVID-19 and were in close contact with those individuals, based upon your consent to share close contact codes.
- The app allows people to track symptoms and examine trends.
- Attached is a one-page about the COVID Alert NY Phone App.
- For more information, please visit this website: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-alert-ny-what-you-need-know.
RESOURCES AND LINKS
Here is a current list of resources for the business community.
RE-OPENING GUIDELINES
Industries Reopening by Phase​
PHASE II REOPENING INFORMATION
Outdoor and Take-Out/Delivery Food Services
Essential and Phase II In-Store Retail
New York Forward Business Reopening Lookup Tool
Help with Re-Opening - Perotta Consulting
Generic Business Plan Template
Retail Trade - Guidelines - Plan template
Construction - Guidelines - Plan template
Wholesale Trade - Guidelines - Plan template
Download and print SIGNS Applications for Outdoor eating establishments in Long Beach
Empire State Development Corporation Updates Guidance on Essential Businesses
City of Long Beach latest COVID19 info
City of Long Beach Business Resource page
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Small Business Recovery Loan Program
US Chambers of Commerce Small Business Loans
Guide to Financial Aid (the Cares Act)
SMALL BUSINESS PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM
Fact Sheet
Application Form
Economic Injury Disaster Advance Loan
GRANTS for NonProfits
application instructions
SBA: Small businesses that are struggling financially as a result of the COVID-19 crisis may be able to access low-interest loans through the Small Business Administration's Disaster Loans Program. https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance
SBA Power Point How to Apply for Assistance
SBA.gov Loans ​https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/
New York Department of Financial Services, with FAQ's and information regarding Business Interruption Coverage https://dfs.ny.gov/consumers/coronavirus/business_interruption_insurance_faqs
Coronavirus-related paid leave for workers and tax credits for small and midsize businesses
NY Attorney General COVID-19 Application For Suspension of Debt Collection Activity: https://ag.ny.gov/covid-19-debt-suspension-application
Submission form from ESD for COVID-19-Related Business Questions: https://esd.ny.gov/covid-19-help
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) was created as part of the recently enacted $2.2 trillion federal economic relief legislation to help certain unemployed persons impacted by COVID-19. This program offers temporary unemployment assistance to those who are unemployed, partially employed or unable to work because of COVID-19 and are not currently eligible for regular unemployment benefits.These benefits may last for a period of up to 39 weeks.
To view a list of scenarios under which an individual may or may not be eligible for PUA, click here
It's important to note that if you have the ability to telework with pay or are receiving paid sick leave or other paid leave benefits, you will not be eligible for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance.
Note that filing days for PUA are based on the first letter of your last name. For more information, visit labor.ny.gov.
To apply, https://applications.labor.ny.gov/IndividualReg/
UPDATES
COVID-19 Updates from City of Long Beach
COVID-19 Nassau County updates
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) UPDATES from NY State
MOUNT SINAI SOUTH NASSAU covid-19 information
Sign up for the latest COVID-19 updates from New York State: https://now.ny.gov/page/s/coronavirus-updates
All businesses and counties are advised to reach out to their regional ESD office (https://esd.ny.gov/about-us/contact-us ) and DHSES (http://www.dhses.ny.gov/index.cfm ). They will be coordinating, assisting, and communicating once NYS has received its approval.
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City of Long Beach closes Recreation Center and MLK Center until further notice
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Curran Joined by Federal/State Officials Raise Awareness & Condemn Price Gouging Coronavirus Supply
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