Below are a series of information and contact points for many frequently asked questions regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

The link below provides a clear and concise page of how people can help and where they should be directed.

https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/get-involved-how-you-can-help

ESD COVID-19 Related Resources

https://esd.ny.gov/esd-covid-19-related-resources

If you believe an employer is in violation of either existing labor laws or recently issued executive orders you can contact the NYS Attorney General’s Office at (212) 416-8700 or Labor.Bureau@ag.ny.gov

Guidance on Coronavirus Resources from AG’s Office

https://ag.ny.gov/coronavirus

Empire State Development (ESD) has created this FAQ to offer information to businesses regarding State regulations and general guidance related to the coronavirus.
https://esd.ny.gov/novel-coronavirus-faq-businesses

If your question is not answered below, please contact ESD at our website at: https://esd.ny.gov/covid-19-help

DOL Complaint process related to COVID19

https://www.labor.ny.gov/workerprotection/laborstandards/coronavirus-complaints.shtm

COVID-19 Sick Leave Application – https://paidfamilyleave.ny.gov/if-you-are-quarantined-yourself​

To file a complaint with the NYS Department of Human Rights

https://dhr.ny.gov/complaint#file

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources

​Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program

​​https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/

If someone is looking for a procurement opportunity, direct them to the procurement form: https://www.governor.ny.gov/content/procurement-form

If people want to make a donation (including essential goods, services, and/or spaces) please direct them here: https://apps.health.ny.gov/pubpal/builder/survey/nys-covid19-tracking-offers

Important Numbers/Emails/Links

Price Gouging hotline: 800-697-1220

24-Hour Coronavirus hotline: 1-888-364-3065

NYS DOH website regarding Coronavirus:

https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/coronavirus/

Assistance of Qualified Medical Professionals Survey:

https://apps.health.ny.gov/pubpal/builder/survey/assistance-of-medical-prof

Retired Health Professional Survey:

https://apps.health.ny.gov/pubpal/builder/survey/retired-health-professional

COVID-19 Application For Suspension Of Debt Collection Activity:

https://ag.ny.gov/covid-19-debt-suspension-application

​Here is the Dedicated ESD waiver email address: COVID19BusinessWaiver@ESD.ny.gov

Amid a shortage of personal protective equipment — or PPE — products in the state, including gloves, masks and gowns, the Governor is asking all PPE product providers to sell to the state any products that are not essential or not currently being used. Businesses interested in selling products to the state should contact Simonida Subotic at 646 522-8477 or covid19supplies@exec.ny.gov

The Governor is also encouraging any company with the proper equipment or personnel to begin to manufacture PPE products if possible. The state is willing to provide funding to any company to obtain the proper equipment and personnel. Businesses interested in receiving state funding to manufacture PPE products should contact Eric Gertler at 212-803-3100 or COVID19supplies@esd.ny.gov​

Thank you!

Dylan Miyoshi

Governor’s Representative
Upper Hudson Valley Region

Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
33 Airport Center Drive, Suite 201
New Windsor, NY 12553

COUNTY EXECUTIVE RYAN ANNOUNCES OPENING OF ULSTER COUNTY’S FIRST MOBILE TESTING SITE

County Executive Ryan announces the opening of first COVID-19 testing site at Tech City

Second location planned to open next week in Ellenville

KINGSTON, N.Y. – County Executive Pat Ryan today announced information about Ulster County’s first drive-through mobile COVID-19 testing site located at Tech City. County Executive Ryan plans for a second site to open in Ellenville next week. The site, operated in partnership with Nuvance Health, will add significant testing capacity and streamline the process for residents to be safely tested. In addition, the mobile site will reduce possible exposure to COVID-19 at hospitals and medical practices, which are preparing to handle an increasing number of patients affected by COVID-19. Save-On, a local business in Kingston, has donated $100,000 in tent supplies for the location.

“Adding this mobile testing site will save lives. It will provide a significant surge in testing capacity, which will enable us to better treat those affected and slow the spread of COVID-19,” Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan said. “I want to thank Nuvance Health and Save-On for stepping up during this critical moment for our community. Our entire team will continue to work around the clock to keep every Ulster County resident safe and healthy.”

Individuals seeking a COVID-19 test at the testing site must meet all of the following criteria:

– You called your primary care physician’s office and had a phone consultation

– Based on your symptoms and other information you provided, your physician determined that you meet criteria for COVID-19 testing, and ordered a test for you

– You have a scheduled appointment at the collection site. Scheduling information will be provided by your physician.

Any individual who does not have a primary care physician, should contact the Ulster County COVID-19 Hotline at 845-443-8888.

Residents permitted by their physician to enter the site will be met by a trained provider who will collect a sample for lab testing. After leaving the test site, residents should drive home and limit interactions with others during this time. Those who are tested should plan to self-quarantine for up to 14 days and will receive self-quarantine guidelines at the collection site. It may take up to six days to receive test results back and individuals who receive tests will be notified by their doctor with the results. Both healthcare providers and law enforcement will be on site along with three clinicians from Ellenville Hospital.

Tech City is located at 300 Enterprise Drive, Kingston, NY 12401. The testing site is currently slated to be open Monday through Saturday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM by appointment only. Traffic message boards have been placed along entry routes (both Enterprise Drive and Boices Lane) to direct individuals.

County Executive Ryan will be holding a virtual Facebook Live Town Hall tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. where he will be providing additional information about mobile testing sites and taking residents’ questions. Please tune-in here.

There are currently 32 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ulster County.