Reps. Katko & Brindisi: Cuomo Must Provide Clear Guidance on Reopening

Statement

U.S. Reps. John Katko (R, NY-24) and Anthony Brindisi (D, NY-22) today released the following statement surrounding the confusion relating to Phase 2 Re-Opening:

"Our communities have worked tirelessly to meet the metrics required to begin Phase 2 of reopening, with many local businesses spending time and money in preparation to safely resume services and re-open their doors. With all indications that this new phase would begin today, and no guidance from the state denoting changes made, local officials and small business owners are immensely disappointed, and confused to learn that a new requirement has been created by the Governor. We share that confusion and urge the Governor to communicate directly to Upstate New York officials on the next steps forward. Absent clear guidance from New York State, our communities will only continue to guess as to when we may safely and responsibly re-open.

"Increased economic uncertainty has plagued our small businesses and local governments during this pandemic. The Governor's new, late-breaking criteria has only added to that uncertainty. Governor Cuomo and New York State officials must be more transparent with the reopening process. With livelihoods at stake, we need clear and timely instructions on how to safely reopen our communities."

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