Requested: Funds & Materials for PPE
ArtCube Nation, partnering with staff from NYC Health + Hospitals, have mobilized their network making PPE, including over 300 face shields and over 250 sewn masks since March 21st. Their goal is…
Explaining Tax Aspects of CARES Act
This article was forwarded to us from member, who received it from their CPA. This is provided as a reference, and is not to be construed as advice from NYPA.…
Requested: Volunteers & Materials for PPE Manufacturing
Production company American High has taken over space at the Greater Syracuse Soundstage to mass produce face shields. They have partnered with Budmen Industries to 3D print the face mask Budmen…
COVID-19: Ways to Help Now
*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* With nearly 40 participants, NYPA's first COVID-19 conference call resulted in the sharing of some excellent resources highlighting where companies and individuals can donate, as well as highlighting…
Mayor’s Office Conducting Impact Survey
The Office of Nightlife at the NYC Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment is gathering information on the impacts for workers, performers, contractors, and businesses from COVID-19-related business closures and…
New York State on PAUSE
Effective 8PM, March 22nd, New York State is on pause. The Governor's office released the following ten point policy: Effective at 8PM on Sunday, March 22, all non-essential businesses statewide will…
NYC Suspends Film Permits
From the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment: Commissioner's Directive: Effective March 21, 2020 through at least April 17, 2020, existing film permits are suspended and no new film permits…
NYC Small Business Assistance
Starting later today small businesses will be able to apply online for an employee retention grant. The NYC Department of Small Business Services is also working as quickly as possible…
Orange County Arts Council remote meetings and office hours
The Orange County Arts Council sent out an e-mail detailing resources for residents, but also specifying remote office hours, as well as a Zoom meeting. FRIDAY, MAR 20th 12pm-1pm: We…
New York Mayor’s Office Permit Changes
Effective today, the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) is limiting cast and crew to a maximum of 50 people total. The text of the is as follows: Section 1.…