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Northeastern News
Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Maryland, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine
NY's Reopenings Advance as Coronavirus Subsides: Cuomo
New coronavirus cases across New York dipped to pre-shutdown levels, adding fuel to accelerating efforts to reopen New York City, Hudson Valley and Long Island next week, said Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
PA Governor Extends COVID-19 Disaster Declaration
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf extended the state’s disaster declaration for COVID-19 another 90 days as legislation pends to terminate the order and curtail his authority over economic activity across the state.
Business Owner: Hackers Posted Racist Rants on My Accounts
A Chester, NY, auto body shop owner says he’s facing death threats after racist remarks and provocative photos were posted to his social media accounts about the killing of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police.
New Order Will Allow NY Businesses to Deny Entry to Consumers with No Masks
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced May 28 he would sign an executive order that gives private businesses the right to deny entrance to anyone who does not wear a face mask.
Feds: NJ Used Car Dealer Tried to Sell Masks to NYC At 400% Markup In $45M Scheme
A Jersey Shore used car dealer tried to sell desperately-needed personal protective equipment to New York City officials at a 400% markup as part of a $45 million COVID-19 price-gouging scheme, federal authorities charged.
PA Court Opinion Finds COVID-19 Qualifies as a Natural Disaster
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently issued an opinion providing helpful language policyholders and their counsel will likely cite in support of arguments for insurance covering business interruption losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Pennsylvania Lawmakers Push to End COVID-19 Disaster Declaration
House lawmakers formally advanced a resolution May 21 to terminate Pennsylvania’s disaster declaration for COVID-19 in an attempt to relieve economic pressure from the state-enforced shut down.
Governor Offers Details on Three Phases of NJ’s Reopening Plan
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on May 18 outlined his three-phase plan for reopening the state.
PA Pandemic Lockdown Lifting in More Counties as Protesters Gather at Capitol
Pennsylvania will lift some pandemic restrictions in a dozen more counties next week as demonstrators gathered on the Capitol steps May 15 to protest the ongoing lockdown.
NJ Requires Insurance Companies to Refund Premiums in Wake of Coronavirus
The New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI) on May 12 issued a bulletin requiring certain insurance carriers to assess whether the statewide lockdown due to coronavirus warrants reduced premiums and refunds for policyholders.