In just the first few days in office, President Joe Biden signed an executive order directing the U.S. to collaborate with the Canadian government to develop a health and safety measure to reopen the borders. The order calls on the U.S. Secretary of State, Defense Department and Homeland Security to
The Biden executive order also stated that the new border-crossing plan “should implement CDC guidelines, consistent with applicable law, and take into account the operational considerations relevant to the different populations who enter the United States by land.” That provision could mean that the two nations develop a planned and
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is calling for tax credits to encourage restaurants and other small businesses suffering from the Covid-19 pandemic to hire employees more quickly. As part of his state budget proposal unveiled Tuesday, Cuomo called for a $50 million tax credit for hiring by restaurants hit hardest by
Each year, the region’s largest business group spotlights what it considers the most pressing issues to push for at the state and federal level. The pandemic is top of mind on this year’s advocacy agenda, as some businesses struggle to fully reopen and unemployment remains high. Dottie Gallagher, the Partnership’s
Starting Monday community banks will be able to offer loans to first-time applicants. Second-draw PPP loan applications start Wednesday. “Very small businesses who have loans under $150,000 are going, they’re going to ease up the reporting restrictions and really help those businesses get that money granted to them,” Buffalo Niagara
The Western New York Vaccine Hub held its first meeting at noon Friday, with more than three dozen newly appointed advisers tapped as the WNY Health Equity Task Force. The regional hub was created in mid-December by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who initially named Catholic Health as the lead organization to help coordinate vaccine
When state lawmakers convene virtually for the 2021 legislative session this week, local officials will be watching to see if the Assembly and Senate impose any new restrictions on economic development efforts. Many expect the focus will instead be how to address New York’s projected $20 billion Covid-related fiscal deficit.
TONAWANDA, NY (WKBW) — What could the stimulus relief package look like for you? Federal lawmakers agreed to a $900 billion package for pandemic relief. It calls for more funding for businesses and the unemployed. This much needed relief is expected to come soon as nearly 12-million Americans stand to
BUFFALO, N.Y. — New York will see more than $54 billion from the latest COVID-19 spending package between money earmarked for businesses, families, governments and more. “There’s more to be done,” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, said. “This is not a stimulus. It’s an emergency survival bill so today
From March to May, the New York saw a 28% decrease in taxable sales, compared to the stretch in 2019. From June to August, restrictions started to ease, and more money started flowing. During that time, the state saw 9% less taxable sales in a year over year comparison. Some
