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Governor’s 10-point NYS on PAUSE plan EXTENDED until May 15

Update:

  • Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo earlier todayannounced all NYS on Pause restrictions and closures will be extended until May 15th. This action is taken in consultation with other regional states. The states will re-evaluate after this additional closure period.
  • Governor Cuomo also directed all New Yorkers to wear masks or face coverings on public transportation systems and while taking private transportation or riding in for-hire vehicles. Additionally, all operators of public systems, private carriers and for-hire vehicles must wear a mask or face covering at all times while working. These directives expand on the Executive Order announced by the Governor yesterday requiring all people in New York to wear a mask or a face covering when out in public and in situations where social distancing cannot be maintained. The Executive Order will go into effect on Friday, April 17th, at 8 PM.

Update:

  • Governor Cuomo has directed the state nonessential workforce to continue to work from home for an additional two weeks through April 15th.
  • In-person workforce restrictions, which have been implemented through various executive orders are also extended until April 15th.
  • Statewide school closures are extended by two weeks until April 15.

 

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced he is signing the “New York State on PAUSE” executive order, a 10-point policy to assure uniform safety for everyone. It includes a new directive that all non-essential businesses statewide must close in-office personnel functions effective at 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, and temporarily bans all non-essential gatherings of individuals of any size for any reason.

The 10-point plan is as follows:

  1. Effective at 8PM on Sunday, March 22, all non-essential businesses statewide will be closed;
  2. Non-essential gatherings of individuals of any size for any reason (e.g. parties, celebrations or other social events) are canceled or postponed at this time;
  3. Any concentration of individuals outside their home must be limited to workers providing essential services and social distancing should be practiced;
  4. When in public individuals must practice social distancing of at least six feet from others;
  5. Businesses and entities that provide other essential services must implement rules that help facilitate social distancing of at least six feet;
  6. Individuals should limit outdoor recreational activities to non-contact and avoid activities where they come in close contact with other people;
  7. Individuals should limit use of public transportation to when absolutely necessary and should limit potential exposure by spacing out at least six feet from other riders;
  8. Sick individuals should not leave their home unless to receive medical care and only after a telehealth visit to determine if leaving the home is in the best interest of their health;
  9. Young people should also practice social distancing and avoid contact with vulnerable populations; and
  10. Use precautionary sanitizer practices such as using isopropyl alcohol wipes.

To read more about this new executive order, visit the Governor’s website at governor.ny.gov.

March 2020 Monthly Bias Incident Report

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff:

I hope this email finds you and your loved ones well and staying healthy during these challenging times. Despite the recent reduction in some of our services at the Department of Public Safety (DPS), our emergency communications center is fully operational and officers continue to patrol the campus 24/7. If you are on campus, these officers are available to assist you in the event of an emergency situation. To contact DPS, call us at 315.443.2224 or connect with us via the LiveSafe app.

I want to update you on investigations related to the bias incidents reports that are posted on our website. As a reminder, we made a commitment to post incidents of hate speech and actions and other bias-related incidents to our website within 48 hours. However, to prevent jeopardizing active investigations, there may be instances where it takes longer than 48 hours to post. In order to track the investigative status of all incidents, we have created a table that is posted on the website. There, anyone may review an incident, when and where it occurred, details of the incident, and the status of the investigation.

We continue to actively investigate the bias incidents that have occurred on our campus. A reward remains available, thanks to the generosity of a concerned donor, for those who provide information that leads to the identification of responsible individuals.

Finally, as a reminder, you can subscribe to the bias incident page to receive a notification when a new incident is posted. To do so, visit dps.syr.edu/public-information/bias-incident-reports. There, you can submit the email address to which you’d like the reports sent.

Sincerely,

Chief Bobby Maldonado

DPS to Reduce Services Effective Immediately

With growing concerns over the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), effective immediately, the Syracuse University Department of Public Safety (DPS) is taking additional steps recommended by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the New York State Department of Health to promote social distancing and to reduce in-person contact. This will mean the reduction of some services, and modifications to some of our standard operating procedures.

  • Our emergency communications center is still fully operational and officers will continue to patrol the campus 24/7 and be available to assist you in the event of an emergency situation. If you need DPS, call us at 315.443.2224 or connect with us via the LiveSafe app.
  • For non-criminal or not in progress complaints, officers may first contact you by phone to provide assistance or take reports.
  • Instead of visiting our offices in Sims Hall to obtain services or file a report, many requests can be completed via a form on our website. However, if you do need to visit DPS, please follow the instructions posted inside at the main entrance on how to proceed. If an officer needs to meet with you in-person, they may ask you to step outside, which is consistent with CDC recommendations to increase social distancing.
  • Certain non-essential service needs like fingerprinting for noncriminal administrative needs have been suspended at this time.

Please visit the CDC’s website for additional health precautions. For Syracuse University-specific updates and information can be found at syracuse.edu/coronavirus.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding during this unprecedented and challenging time.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Coronavirus

The first case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in New York state and the second death in the United States caused by the virus were recently confirmed. These developments, combined with news over the weekend of the pace at which the virus is spreading, have understandably been cause for concern among members of the Syracuse University community and the greater Central New York region.

To learn more about the virus, please review our frequently asked questions.

Requesting Your Assistance

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff:

I am writing this afternoon to request your assistance in locating a missing member of our campus community.

Allan Gonzalez, a senior in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, was last seen in the City of Syracuse on January 18, 2020. No one has heard from him since. We are deeply concerned about his safety and well-being.

Allan is 22-years-old, and described as 5’11’, 175 pounds with black hair, brown eyes and a medium complexion. He resides off-campus.

The Syracuse Police Department is the lead agency on this case and is currently conducting a missing person investigation. If you have any information about Allan’s whereabouts, please immediately contact the Syracuse Police Department at 315.442.5222.

Sincerely,
Chief Bobby Maldonado