As we continue to address our respective challenges associated with COVID-19, Village government continues to operate. And as there are matters the Village must continue to address as part of keeping the Village operational, our March 26, 2020 Village Board meeting remains as scheduled. As Village Hall is closed, the meeting will have to be held remotely (see below). We will be keeping the Agenda to essential items.

On March 7, 2020, in Executive Order No. 202.1, Governor Cuomo suspended certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law to permit a Village Board to meet and take actions authorized by law without permitting in public in-person access and authorizing such meeting to be held remotely by conference call or similar service, provided that the public has the ability to view or listen to such proceeding and that such meetings are recorded and later transcribed. The Village will be activating a remote meeting platform for the March 26th Village Board meeting, which will enable residents to phone in and listen to the meeting in compliance with the Executive Order. In the interests of the public's heath and safety, the Village Board strongly encourages residents to utilize this platform. The information for accessing the meeting as it happens are set forth below, and are also are posted on the Village website.

Village of Nyack remote meeting platform access: 7:30pm on Thursday, March 26, 2020

Phone In: 1-646-992-2010

Access Code: 798 545 037#

Follow prompts to join the call.

The Village Board appreciates your patience and understanding during this difficult and evolving situation. Please be sure to check in on the Village website for updates which will be posted on an ongoing basis.

Important Information for Village residents & businesses:

• Call the Health Department at 845-364-2585 to report non-essential construction or group gatherings.
• Drive-through testing available at Anthony Wayne Recreation Area at exit 17 on the PIP. You must call the NYS COVID-19 hotline at 888-364-3065 for an appointment.
• The DMV still requires state auto safety inspections. Auto Repair Shops are allowed open as an essential business.
• Unemployment assistance at www.labor.ny.gov for benefits - New York State has waived the 7-day wait period.
• www.Mybenefits.ny.gov for food, utility and other benefit programs
• Orange and Rockland Utilities has suspended all service interruptions due to nonpayment. Please contact them to arrange for payment plans. www.oru.com
• Optimum is offering assistance to businesses - contact them at 866-950-3278 for details
• New Yorkers can call the COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline at 1-844-863-9314 for mental health counseling.
• If you observe any illicit discharge - or suspect an illicit discharge - contact 911 immediately to report. An illicit discharge is defined as any discharge to the municipal separate storm sewer system that is not composed entirely of storm water. The catch basins in the Village of Nyack travel directly into the Hudson River.

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You can contact us at (845) 358-0548, or visit www.Nyack-NY.gov.