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Executive Order No. 202.35 (New York Forward, Phase Two)

Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo · New York (State)

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The record

Jurisdiction
New York
Level
State
Authority
Executive Law 29-a
Issued
2020-05-29 May 29, 2020
Effective
Phase Two 1:00 p.m. May 29, 2020 in the Finger Lakes, Central New York, Mohawk Valley, Southern Tier and North Country regions (other regions as DOH determined; New York City June 22, 2020) (read as 2020-05-29)
End
Continued by EO 202.41, 202.45 and successors; rescinded June 25, 2021 (read as 2021-06-25)
In force
May 29, 2020 to June 25, 2021
Quarters
2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2
Limitation types
Business closureTelework mandateCapacity limitWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • Phase Two industries in eligible regions
  • all other non-essential businesses (PAUSE continued)
Functions reached
  • OF offices (50 percent occupancy under NY-131)
  • SF in-store retail (50 percent, NY-125)
  • SH showings and LE leasing (NY-120)
  • SR showroom (50 percent, NY-117)
  • SL barbershops and hair salons (NY-109)
  • CB
Collection
New York NY

Operative words

That effective at 1:00 p.m. on May 29, 2020 that the reductions and restrictions on the in-person workforce at non-essential businesses or other entities shall no longer apply to Phase Two industries: Professional Services, Administrative Support, Information Technology, Real estate services, Building and Property Management, Leasing, Rental, and Sales Services, Retail In-store Shopping, Rental, Repair, and Cleaning, Barbershops and Hair Salon (limited services), and Motor Vehicle Leasing, Rental, and Sales. Businesses or entities in industries open in Phase Two must be operated subject to the guidance promulgated by the Department of Health.

Enforcement

EO 202.11 and 202.14; DOH guidance affirmation requirement

Notes

New York City entered Phase One June 8 and Phase Two June 22, 2020 (dates from the metro record; confirmed in structure by EO 202.38 and 202.48)