Mohawk Valley, North Country believed they could move forward
Cayla Harris
ALBANY – In an 11th-hour decision, the state advised local officials Thursday evening that five regions of upstate New York would not be eligible to move into the second phase of reopening on Friday, angering local leaders who had planned on such a move for days.
As confusion has surrounded the reopening process across the state, the upstate regions that have been in Phase 1 of reopening since May 15 had looked forward to opening hair salons, retail stores, real estate businesses and other services on Friday. But as of Thursday afternoon, the five regions that would be eligible to move forward had not received firm instruction from the state about the rules and regulations for the second phase — or even confirmation that they could move into Phase 2 as planned.
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As confusion has surrounded the reopening process across the state, the upstate regions that have been in Phase 1 of reopening since May 15 had looked forward to opening hair salons, retail stores, real estate businesses and other services on Friday. But as of Thursday afternoon, the five regions that would be eligible to move forward had not received firm instruction from the state about the rules and regulations for the second phase — or even confirmation that they could move into Phase 2 as planned.
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