Town Acts in Support of Fitness, Exercise Businesses Impacted by Pandemic Shutdown

Read the Press Release:/DocumentCenter/View/4941/Pr-rel-July-17-outdoor-exercise-classes-finalPermit Application: /DocumentCenter/View/4938/Temporary-Outdoor-Exercise-Application-PDF

EH Enforcement, State Liquor Authority Visit Montauk Businesses; Find Few Problems

July10 Weekend Compliance with Town, state codes, SLA regs, and COVID-19 safety requirements was good; No problems found at two bar/restaurants previously cited

EH Town Enforcement Team Visits Montauk Businesses During Holiday Weekend

July 4 inspections for restaurant/bar compliance with Gov. Cuomo's COVID-19 health and safety orders results in arrest of three in Montauk for alleged violations of liquor authority regs; Photos, videos of crowds referred to state for investigation

Indoor Dining at Reduced Capacity Resumes as LI Enters Phase Three of Reopening

Town provides information, assistance to restaurants as NYS allows restaurants to offer indoor dining at 50-percent capacity, as of June 24; Outdoor tables may remain as long as eatery does not exceed maximum occupancy both indoors and out

Indoor Dining at Reduced Capacity Resumes as LI Enters Phase Three of Reopening

Town provides information, assistance to restaurants as NYS allows restaurants to offer indoor dining at 50-percent capacity, as of June 24; Outdoor tables may remain as long as eatery does not exceed maximum occupancy both indoors and out

Town Accepting Applications for Restaurants to Reopen: Outdoor-Only Dining Allowed

Restaurants may open during the state’s Phase Two of economic reopening,for outdoor dining only, according to the state regulations here: https://forward.ny.gov/phase-two-industries. You must file an attestation online with the state, and prepare...

Resources for Business Owners Feeling the Economic Impact of Coronavirus

FEDERAL SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) SMALL BUSINESS GUIDANCE AND LOAN RESOURCES

https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources

PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM LOANS

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Landscaping Allowed for Maintenance Only, by Governor's Order

New York State Ruling on Landscaping as of April 1, 2020:  Landscaping for maintenance and pest control ONLY has been deemed an essential business and may continue. Other than property maintenance, it has been determined that all new landscape pr...

Unemployment Assistance Available

Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) provides payment to workers not traditionally eligible for unemployment benefits (self-employed, independent contractors, workers with limited work history, and others) who are unable to work as a direct result of th...

Press Release March 25: Stay Home is Message as Virus Spreads

Residents and Visitors from Manhattan Urged to Follow White House Task Force Advice and Self-Quarantine for Two Weeks; Gov. Cuomo Bans All Gatherings;
Supervisor Van Scoyoc Asks for Compliance to Safeguard Community

Non-Essential Business Closures Mandated by Governor to Keep Workforce at Home

Under an Executive Order issued by New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, all businesses designated "non-essential" by the state must cease operation by 8 p.m on March 22, 2020, an effort to keep the workforce at home to slow the spread ...

March 27: State Declares Halt to Construction : New Edict From Governor

New, revised Guidance on Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.6,  published Friday, March 27 at the Empire State Development Corporation website, following letter by East Hampton Town Supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc urging wider restrictions to slow ...

New York State Issues Call for Health Workers, Supplies

A MESSAGE FROM NEW YORK STATEGET INVOLVED

New York State is doing all it can to keep New Yorkers safe and stop the spread of COVID-19. But we’re stronger if we all work together. Governor Cuomo is calling on health care professionals, schools of public hea...

Information Resources: March 25 COVID-19 Update

Governor Issues Ban on all Gatherings as Virus Spreads: Learn the latest on confirmed coronavirus cases in East Hampton and Suffolk County; Health Care, Hospital, and Community Resources; State Directives; Business Assistance, and more

COVID-19 and Pregnancy: Health Department Advisory

State Department of Health issues information regarding COVID-19 coronavirus and Pregnancy

EH Town Mobilizes Teams to Serve Seniors During Coronavirus Crisis

Town collaborates with community volunteers and nonprofits; coordinated effort pairs providers with people needing support. Calls being made regularly to 500+ residents to insure safety, wellness -- meals, prescription pickups, transportation, provided.

Supervisor Van Scoyoc Updates Community During COVID-19 Crisis

In March 20 press release, Town Supervisor urges calm, caution, safeguards as coronavirus cases yet to peak. Food supply is stable; grocery stores set hours to accommodate seniors and first responders. Community cooperation requested to avoid shortages

Gov. Cuomo, Health Staff Discuss Vaccination Plan on Webinar

The Governor and his staff reviewed New York State's phased plan to get New Yorkers vaccinated for COVID-19 during a January 11 webinar

State Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Availability to age 65 and Older as of Jan. 12

NYS COVID-19 Vaccine Roll-Out Information

JANUARY 12, 2021 NYS ANNOUNCEMENT: VACCINE TO BE MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL AGE 65 AND UP, AND OTHER PHASE 1A AND PHASE 1B CATEGORIES. IMMUNOCOMPROMISED WILL ALSO BE ELIGIBLE.

Vaccine appointments are being coordinated t...

NY League of Conservation Voters Sponsors Webinar on Wind Farm

The New York League of Conservation Voters sponsored a webinar on Jan. 7, 2021, about the South Fork Wind Farm project, a 15-turbine offshore wind project selected by the Long Island Power Authority to help meet energy demands on the South Fork

Questions About the South Fork Wind Farm?

 Watch the January, 2021, NY League of Conservation Voters webinar on the South Fork Wind Farm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX3ap1VLBKo

The South Fork Wind Farm project was selected by the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) pursuant to a reque...

NYS Begins COVID-19 Vaccine Roll-Out

Visit https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/for all the information from New York State and to check your eligibility for a vaccination.

The COVID-19 Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are being allocated by the federal government to states; New York State is dist...

Supervisor Van Scoyoc Discusses "State of the Town" at Start of 2021

EH community has pulled together during COVID-19 pandemic crisis, Supervisor Van Scoyoc says during "State of the Town" speech at 2021 Organizational Meeting on Jan. 5; Officials are responding to COVID but still moving other important initiatives ahead

Un Nuevo Sitio de Pruebas de COVID-19 en East Hampton Town Hall

En este sitio de pruebas de COVID-19 en East Hampton Town Hall se ofrecerán pruebas de COVID-19 PCR (RNA) prueba de frotis nasal y de antígenos rápidos para el diagnóstico de infecciones virales activas, adem&am...

COVID-19 Testing Site to Open at East Hampton Town Hall

Test appointments may be made at Testbeforeyougo.com. Some tests will be offered without appointment as daily capacity permits.

The cost will be $179 for the PCR nasal swab test; $99 for the rapid antigen test; and $59 for the antibody test. Insurance will...

East End Officials, Hospital and Health Care Managers: Stay Home, Stay Safe

The East End Supervisors and Mayors Association and the East End's hospitals are asking North and South Fork residents to Stay Home and Stay Safe during the holiday season this year, and to gatherings that contribute to spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Webinar Offers Insight Into Coastal Challenges, Decisions

Our beaches are a centerpiece of our community, but climate change, sea level rise, and increased erosion and flooding mean that an understanding of coastal dynamics  is key to determining the future impact of policy decisions in areas such as be...

El Condado de Suffolk Ofrece un Programa de Asistencia con el Aquilar para el Sector Comercial

Los negocios del Pueblo de East Hampton o Sag Harbor que experimenten dificultades económicas debido a la pandemia pueden solicitar al Condado de Suffolk a partir del 17 de Diciembre una ayuda de un pago por una sola vez de hasta $5,000 para ne...

County Program Offers Business, Rental Assistance

Businesses in the Town of East Hampton or Village of Sag Harbor experiencing economic hardship due to the pandemic may apply to Suffolk County beginning on December 17 for a one-time grant of up to $5,000 for eligible businesses with up to 10 employees, o...

Hearing to be Held Jan. 12 on Draft Agreements with South Fork Wind Farm

The agreements, with respect to a proposed offshore wind energy project that is currently undergoing federal and state regulatory and environmental review,  would go into effect only if the project obtains all federal, state, and other approvals....

NYS Covid Tracker App Alerts User of Possible COVID Exposure

Learn about how the COVID Alert NY app works, and how to download it for your phone:https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-alert-ny/

The app uses Bluetooth technology and does not track your location or identity.

With COVID Cases Rising, NY Tightens Rules

Private gatherings, both indoors and out, will be limited to no more than 10 people, as of Nov. 13; Bars, Restaurants, Fitness Centers and Gyms must close by 10 p.m. each night, except for takeout

New State Travel Rules to Contain COVID, When Entering NY From Out of State

All travelers must fill out an online health form upon arrival in New York State.https://forms.ny.gov/s3/Welcome-to-New-York-State-Traveler-Health-FormAccording to the new travel advisory and quarantine policy, in lieu of a full14-day quarantine, those wh...