‘NYS Pause’ enforcement complaints

By
Gazette Staff
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The Town of Shelter Island provided four options for anyone seeking to file NYS Pause enforcement complaints.

In a news release Sunday the Town said those who witness PAUSE violations “including the operation of nonessential businesses and those congregating despite social distancing protocols” may call these entities to file complaints:

  • NYS PAUSE Enforcement Assistance Task Force — 1-833-789-0470
  • Shelter Island Town Building Department and Code Enforcement — 631-749-0772
  • Shelter Island Police Department — 631-749-0600

Or, fill out the “Contact Us” form on the Town of Shelter Island website, shelterislandtown.us.

NYS PAUSE

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced New York State on PAUSE in an executive order. It calls for:

  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 learn more about what businesses are considered essential, read this Gazette post.

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