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Museum of Science at Home 

Looking for something to entertain and educate the kids while at home? Check out Museum of Science at Home.

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Looking for something to entertain and educate the kids while at home? Check out Museum of Science at Home. Boston’s MoS is closed due to the pandemic, so they have put together a collection of STEM resources designed to bring the museum to you. Visit https://www.mos.org/mos-at-home for their daily live stream presentations.

One of the world’s largest science centers and New England’s most attended cultural institution, the Museum of Science introduces approximately 1.4M visitors a year to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), through the world-class hands-on exhibits, programs and curricula of its William and Charlotte Bloomberg Science Education Center. The Museum is home to such iconic exhibits as the Thompson Theater of Electricity, the Charles Hayden Planetarium, and the Mugar Omni Theater.

Beyond its walls, the Museum reaches tens of millions through its blockbuster traveling exhibits, The Science Behind Pixar, the world’s leading prek-8 engineering curricula, EiE®, original planetarium shows.  Now, through its new #MOSatHome platform, delivering the Museum experience to families and educators online with a host of live stream events, webinars, podcasts, family STEM activities and more. http://www.mos.org/MOSatHome.

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An Update from Gov. Cuomo

An email update from the Governor:

An email update from the Governor:
Every county in New York State now has confirmed cases of Coronavirus. Our “New York on PAUSE” policy remains in place. Non-essential workers must stay home except for essential activities like going to the grocery store. When you’re not at home, you must practice social distancing, and we also encourage you to wear a face covering in public (but do not purchase surgical masks — we must reserve those for healthcare workers and first responders). These are extraordinary times, and it will take all of us working together to beat this vicious virus.
Tragically, we continue to lose New Yorkers to this invisible enemy. More than four thousand of our brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers, friends and neighbors have died after contracting COVID-19. Each and every one of them is in our hearts. We must continue to socially distance to prevent the virus from spreading and taking more lives.
Here are some other important updates:
  • New York launched a new COVID-19 tracker, with detailed county-by-county information on confirmed cases. The website is updated daily with the latest data.
  • Thousands of therapists have signed up to offer free emotional support to New Yorkers who are struggling with the mental health impact of this pandemic. Call the state’s hotline at 1-844-863-9314 to get free emotional support, consultations and referrals to a provider.
  • More than 85,000 volunteers from New York and across the country have answered our call to join New York’s surge healthcare force. We are awed by the heroism and selflessness of these volunteers. If you are interested in joining, enlist here.
  • NYS has a message for victims of domestic violence during this stressful time: You Are Not Alone. If you are in a dangerous domestic situation, NYS will help you find safe shelter. You are not trapped just because of Coronavirus. Call 1-800-942-6906.
I wish I could promise you that this period will be over soon. I can’t. What I can promise you is that I will continue to share the facts with New Yorkers and I will make decisions based on all the available science and data with one goal in mind: save lives. I know that this is a painful, disorienting experience. It’s important to remember that we will get through this. Now we must do what’s necessary to win this battle.
Ever Upward,
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

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Scenic Sunday

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This week, Main street, Chatham.

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Connecting Safely in the Sculpture & Architecture Park at Art Omi

Art Omi continues to permit access to the grounds for the purpose of solitary recreation.

 

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Art Omi continues to permit access to the grounds for the purpose of solitary recreation. All visitors are urged to socially distance themselves during their visit, and to observe the following guidelines:

  • If you or a member of your household are feeling unwell, please stay home.
  • Always maintain a safe distance of 6′ or more from others, even while outdoors.
  • Avoid touching surfaces and objects, including park signage and exhibitions.
  • Don’t share equipment such as balls, frisbees, or bicycles with those not in your household.
  • All groups must be limited to members of your household, otherwise individuals must maintain a 6′ distance.
  • If you have arrived at a time when the park or lot seems full, seek out another location for solitary recreation.

LOCATION: Omi International Arts Center
1405 County Route 22
Ghent, NY 12075

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Resources For Small Business

Following is today’s update from the Columbia County Department of Health.

Congressman Delgado’s website has some valuable information for Small Business Owners.

Small businesses owners and those who are self-employed make up the backbone of our economy in NY-19. As a member of the House Small Business Committee, I am working to fight for our small businesses and the self-employed to make sure they have the resources they need during this challenging time. I introduced the Small Business Repayment Relief Act which would ensure that every small business with a qualified Small Business Administration (SBA) loan automatically be relieved of their loan payments—including principal, interest, and fees—for the next six months. This assistance would be a lifeline for hundreds of thousands of American small businesses fighting for their survival over the coming months, including the 27,000 small businesses and self-employed owners in our district.

Further, Congress passed two bills so far to address this crisis, including an emergency supplemental funding bill with loans for small businesses affected by the virus. If you’re a small business owner whose operation has been harmed by the coronavirus outbreak, please contact our office at 845-443-2930 to learn about available resources.

Small Business Disaster Loans

The SBA has declared an economic disaster in New York state. If you are a small business owner in NY-19, you are eligible for an SBA economic injury disaster loan. To apply, please visit: https://disasterloan.sba.gov/apply-for-disaster-loan/index.html. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application online. If you have questions or need assistance compiling the financial information, please contact the local SBA District Office or your local small business development center. You may visit www.sba.gov/local-assistance to find local help. The NYS Small Business Development Center network recommends submitting a request for assistance online at http://nyssbdc.org/appointment.html.

Additional Small Business Resources

 

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