Yonkers Insider: Westchester County Legislator Jose Alvarado, 17th District: NY State Announces Food Court Seating in Malls can Reopen and Special Enrollment for the Uninsured Extended Through September 15, 2020.

NY State Announces Food Court Seating in Malls Allowed to Reopen New York State has updated its Malls Summary Guidelines and Detailed Guidance. Effective August 20, 2020, responsible parties may open food court seating areas. Provided, however, that such seating areas and the food services establishments located within the food courts operate in accordance with the Department of Health's ‘Interim Guidance for Food Services,’ including any required separation between tables with seating. Read the updated Malls Summary Guidelines and Detailed Guidance. Governor Cuomo Announces Special Enrollment for the Uninsured Extended Through September 15, 2020 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that the Special Enrollment Period for uninsured New Yorkers will be extended through September 15, 2020, as the State continues to provide supportive services during the COVID-19 public health crisis. New Yorkers can apply for coverage through NY State of Health, New York State's health insurance marketplace, or directly through insurers. Individuals who enroll in Qualified Health Plans through NY State of Health or directly through insurers by September 15, 2020 will have a choice of coverage start date either September 1, 2020 or October 1, 2020. Individuals who are eligible for other NY State of Health programs - Medicaid, Essential Plan and Child Health Plus - can enroll year-round. Consumers can apply for coverage through NY State of Health online at nystateofhealth.ny.gov, by phone at 1-855-355-5777, and by connecting with a free enrollment assistor.  Read Press Release Here. Employment/Training Opportunities Check out the NYS Department of Labor to find their current listings of job openings throughout the region. Visit https://labor.ny.gov/jobs/regional.shtm Enroll in free online training! Westchester residents can complete online classes, explore career pathways, obtain a skills gap assessment, and prepare for industry-recognized certifications to learn new skills. The access will be valid until October 1st and residents can complete as many courses as they would like. The Metrix E-learning system has a catalog of over 5,500 courses. Visit http://yonkers.skillupamerica.org or email carol.holman@yonkersny.gov. Upcoming Events HVDEC Presents TIME TO DINE: A Two Week Culinary Event Created to help support local restaurants as they begin to reopen, TIME TO DINE is a two week culinary event that started August 17th until August 30th. Nearly 200 restaurants that had been scheduled to participate in the Spring Hudson Valley Restaurant Week, which was postponed due to Covid-19, will be showcased along with a daily photo contest offering diners the opportunity to win a variety of prizes.  TIME TO DINE will offer area residents the opportunity to help support local restaurants as they work to reopen. Visit Valley Table for a complete list of participating restaurants. For additional information contact Barbara Begley  bbegley@westchestermagazine.com, 203-940-1465.  Effective RFP Responses: Tips from Corporate Procurement Experts In this webinar you'll learn how to respond to RFP's (Request for Proposals) in the corporate procurement space, directly from representatives in the field. Workshop leaders will share lessons learned, best practices, and tips to help make your proposal a match. Date: August 20, 2020 Time: 11:00 AM Register Here WEDC Presents The New R&R for Entrepreneurs:   Rejuvenation & Resilience  Join the Women's Enterprise Development Center and presenter Jennifer Vagios, JenniferVagios.com as they host this wonderful webinar that will teach you how to bring your best self to work every day! They will also discuss the importance of prioritizing wellness and self care. Date: August 26, 2020 Time: 12:00 PM Register Here Are you a child care provider facing growth issues during Covid-19?  Come get support via Zoom! Save the dates: Topic: Marketing Your Child Care Business Date: September 15, 2020 Time: 6:30 PM Topic: Financing Your Child Care Business Date: September 17, 2020 Time: 6:30 PM Topic: Child Care Business Operations Date: September 22, 2020 Time: 6:30 PM Topic: Handling Taxes for Your Child Care Business Date: September 24, 2020 Time: 6:30 PM Email Mairead Daly-Diep to be contacted to register. 60 Hour Entrepreneurial Training Program Don't miss out on this 60 hour training program. WEDC’s professional trainers will assist you with navigating all aspects of starting, running and sustaining your business; hence, helping to create your roadmap for success. Date: Classes start virtually September 15. Register Here To see our list of upcoming events and recordings of prior events, go to Westchestercatalyst.com/events Sources of Information Westchestercatalyst.com/coronavirus-updates Westchestercatalyst.com/recovery Employment Opportunities Check out the NYS Department of Labor to find their current listings of job openings throughout the region. https://labor.ny.gov/jobs/regional.shtm Here is a list of many restaurants by municipality that are open for delivery or takeout, or have special offers. (You may need to copy and paste the link from the file.) Check out some of our restaurants with outdoor dining. Visit the Westchester County Ice Cream Page.