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Open Meetings Law Adjustments Extended

With the passage of Executive Order 202.72, the adjustments to NYS Open Meetings Law to allow for online meetings have been extended to Thursday, December 3rd. There were no alterations to the provisions that allow for online open meetings, meetings still need to be accessible to the public, recorded and transcribed.

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Exploring the New York State Parent Portal Webinar

On Friday, November 20th at 1:30 pm the New York State Library will offer a one-hour webinar on Exploring the New York State Parent Portal. The Parent Portal houses the four websites created by the NYS Council on Children and Families with state agency partners to help parents and caregivers by providing positive parenting resources.

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USDA Waivers Extended to End of Year

There is still a great need for kids to have access to nutritious food during the school year, as many students are continuing remote learning. Libraries can help with this important role in their communities as they resume services and provide curbside pickup. USDA waivers in place over the summer have been extended to the

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Open Meetings Law Adjustments Extended – 11/3

With the passage of Executive Order 202.67, the adjustments to NYS Open Meetings Law to allow for online meetings have been extended to November 3rd. There were no alterations to the provisions that allow for online open meetings, meetings still need to be accessible to the public, recorded and transcribed.

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Open Meetings Law Adjustments Extended to 10/4

Adjustments to Open Meetings Law are extended until October 4th. This has been confirmed with the Committee on Open Government. Please remember online meetings must be recorded and transcribed and that the public has a right to attend. Minutes will still need to be taken even with the recording.

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Open Meetings Law Adjustments Extended

Adjustments to Open Meetings Law are extended until September 4th. This has been confirmed with the Committee on Open Government. Please remember online meetings must be recorded and transcribed and that the public has a right to attend. Minutes will still need to be taken even with the recording.

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The Great Give Back Program Idea Exchange

The 2020 Great Give Back event on October 17th may feel far away, but now is a good time to brainstorm ways to meet your communities’ needs and help them to help each other. On Wednesday, August 26th at 10:00am all programming and outreach staff of MHLS libraries planning to participate are invited to The

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Open Meetings Law Adjustments Extended

Adjustments to Open Meetings Law are extended until August 5th. This has been confirmed with the Committee on Open Government. Please remember online meetings must be recorded and transcribed and that the public has a right to attend. Minutes will still need to be taken even with the recording.

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Fraudulent Face Mask Exempt Cards

The US Justice Department (USDOJ) has issued an alert about fraudulent face mask cards. The cards state they are issued by the “Freedom to Breathe Agency” (FTBA); state that wearing a mask will incur mental or physical risk for the holder; and claims the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not permit them to be

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Open Meetings Law Adjustments Extended

Adjustments to Open Meetings Law are extended until at least July 6th. This has been confirmed with the Committee on Open Government. Please remember online meetings must be recorded and transcribed and that the public has a right to attend. Minutes will still need to be taken even with the recording.

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