Reopening Allegany County
Effective February 14th, 2021 – RESTAURANTS, BARS (including social clubs) & OTHER SLA-LICENSED ENTITIES CAN STAY OPEN UNTIL 11 PM
For more information on the announcement, please see Executive Order 202.94

Health & Safety Plans
May 2020: All businesses are required to prepare a COVID-19 Re-Opening Health and Safety Plan and have it available for review at the time of re-opening. In developing their plans, employers must also consider the implications of the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
Businesses that are re-opening are also required to affirm that they are in compliance with NYS Health & Safety Guidelines at the time of re-opening. For more information on how to complete this affirmation, watch ACCORD’s instructional video: A How-To Guide on Affirming your Business is in Compliance with New York State Health and Safety Guidelines, and Completing your Safety Plan for Your Business to Reopen
March 2020: New York State has designated certain businesses and activities as essential under Executive Order 202.6 with guidance for determining whether a business is essential here. Those designated as essential must still comply with other guidance and/or directives. Those exempt from the reductions include state and local governments, including municipalities, authorities and school districts; however they must still comply with other provisions.
Re-Open New York Guidelines
View the regional monitoring dashboard to see where all regions in New York State stand in the Regional Reopening Plan.
For a list of industries included in each phase of re-opening, please visit the NY Forward website.
Statewide guidelines have also been released for the following operations: Child care and day camps, lake and ocean beaches, religious and funeral services, racing activities, dentistry, auto racing, professional sports training facilities, public transportation, and sports and recreation.
If you’re not sure what phase you should re-open in, use the NY Forward Business Re-Opening Tool to find out: https://www.businessexpress.ny.gov/app/nyforward
Re-Open Frequently Asked Questions
ESD Essential Employer FAQ 033120
Contact Us
- File a Complaint – Individuals can file complaints regarding the operation of businesses or gatherings 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through an online form or by calling 1-833-789-0470.
- Please email us at reopen@alleganyco.com if you have any questions or comments related to reopening.
