Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates  

 

WESTCHESTER COUNTY REOPENING TASK FORCE

Join us for our June 25, 2020 meeting at 11:45am.

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1. Go to https://westchestergov.webex.com/westchestergov/j.php?MTID=eceb93c2459baa4478011ec7c561ad766

2. Enter the event password: This event requires registration. After your registration has been approved, you will receive instructions for joining the event.

3. Click "Join Now".

4. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen to join the teleconference.

 

Federal News and Resources

Paycheck Protection Program Frequently Asked Questions

Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Fact Sheet

Paycheck Protection Program Application - submit this application to your local SBA lender

COVID-19 Disaster Funding Guidebook provided by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

CARES Act FAQ for Hospitals and Health Systems

Small Business Guide to the CARES Act: Prepared by the US Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship with answers to many useful Frequently Asked Questions

Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance Available to Westchester County Businesses The SBA has made available low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Apply here.

For additional information, contact the SBA disaster assistance customer service center at 1-800-659-2955 (TTY: 1-800-877-8339) or e-mail disastercustomerservice@sba.gov

The Treasury and IRS have issued guidance on Deferring Tax Payments due to COVID-19 outbreak.

United Way Provides Coronavirus Relief in up to $50,000 in Grants to Westchester Nonprofits

New York State News and Resources

Governor Announces the 7 Metrics Regions must meeting in order to reopen.

Mid-Hudson Region has met 5 of 7 Metrics to Reopen.

Recent Press Releases

May 16 - Updated Guidance on Essential Businesses

April 8 - Updated Guidance on Essential Businesses

March 27 - Updated Guidance on what is considered "essential" for Construction

March 20 - Governor Cuomo provides guidance on which businesses are considered "Essential"

March 19 - Governor Cuomo signs executive order mandating businesses that require in-office personnel to decrease in-office workforce by 75%

March 18 - Governor Cuomo Announces Three-Way Agreement with Legislature on Paid Sick Leave Bill to Provide Immediate Assistance for New Yorkers Impacted by COVID-19

March 17 - Governor Cuomo and Attorney General James Temporarily Suspend State Debt Collection in Response to Coronavirus

State Resources for Unemployment Insurance

A Guide to Expanded Unemployment Insurance Benefits in the CARES Act Created by Senator Chuck Shumer's office.

How to file for Unemployment Insurance Benefits

Unemployment Insurance Benefits FAQ

Other NYS Resources

NYS Department of Health latest updates: www.ny.gov/coronavirus

NYS Coronavirus Hotline: 1-888-364-3065

 

Westchester County News and Resources

Westchester County COVID-19 Testing Locations

List of Mexican Restaurants for takeout/delivery for Cinco de Mayo 2020

Lists of Restaurants that are open for takeout/delivery and special offers.

The Westchester County's Health Department website contains the latest news and additional information on COVID-19.

Recent Press Releases from County Executive George Latimer

March 16 - County Executive George Latimer Declares "State of Emergency" in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

March 12 - Westchester County events postponed, actions taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19

For the all of the latest news from County Executive George Latimer, please visit the County’s News page.

Westchester County Loan and Grant Programs

Community Capital Announces Emergency Express Loan Program

 

Westchester County SBA Disaster Relief Application Assistance Documents

SBA PPP Application Assistance - Volunteer Training Presentation Apr 30

Volunteer Intake Sheet

Frequently Asked Questions - Paycheck Protection Programs - Spanish

Frequently Asked Questions - Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program - Spanish

Frequently Asked Questions - Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program

Frequently Asked Questions - Paycheck Protection Program

 

 

 

 

Our Incentives

Westchester County’s various incentives help support startups, assist not-for-profits, and promote economic development through creating, attracting and retaining jobs, and more.

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Industrial Development Agency

Sales tax exemptions on new construction, expansion or renovation projects, or the acquisition of new equipment, and more help companies grow and prosper.

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Local Development Corporation

Since its inception in 2012, we’ve assisted not-for-profit organizations in securing tax-exempt bond financing benefits totaling over $400 million—at no cost or risk to the taxpayers of Westchester County.

Our Programs

Westchester County offers programs and services to assist and incentivize businesses.

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Element 46 Incubator

The new Element 46 Incubator program kicked off in 2019 to inspire and support entrepreneurial talent and the development of new businesses in the County. Nearly a hundred business leaders will serve as mentors to startups, offering their expertise, time, and support.

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Minority and Women-Owned Business Program

Westchester works to encourage, promote and increase participation of business enterprises owned and controlled by persons of color or women.

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Opportunity Zones

This new community investment tool established by Congress in 2017 encourages long-term investments in low-income urban and rural communities nationwide.

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Service-Disabled Veteran - Owned Business Program

Westchester encourages and supports eligible SDVOBs to play a greater role in the state's economy by increasing their participation in New York State's contracting opportunities.

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Disadvantaged Business Program

This federally regulated program provides a vehicle for increasing the participation by small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.

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