The state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation began accepting new camping reservations as of June 8, for check-in beginning June 22.
Officials said campers are reminded to practice social distancing, bring and wear a face covering, respect the rules, and do their part to keep the campgrounds, parks and beaches open and safe for everyone. Camping capacity is limited and visitors must make an advance reservation before arriving at a campground.
Reservations are expected to fill quickly. Reservations can be made in advance by calling toll free 1-800-456-CAMP or by visiting newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com. Online reservations are encouraged.
State Park Police and operations staff are patrolling campgrounds to ensure compliance with social distancing and crowd control measures. Anyone who does not adhere to this guidance will be requested to leave the facility, and will not receive a refund.

With new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) showing staggering job loss to the hospitality and leisure industry, the American Hotel & Lodging Association has released a “Roadmap to Recovery,” calling on Congress to prioritize relief for hotel workers and small businesses in the next stimulus package.
The organization said the April Jobs Report showed the hospitality and leisure industry was the hardest hit, losing 7.7 million jobs—nearly as many jobs as the next four sectors combined.
AHLA is urging Congress to provide immediate assistance in these four areas:
• Help hotels retain and rehire employees by extending the Paycheck Protection Program, offering employees direct tuition assistance or tax credits, and expanding the Employee Retention Credit.
• Protect employees and guests through tax credits for cleaning equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Keep hotel doors open by providing relief for hotel commercial mortgages and increasing the size and flexibility of PPP loans.
• Incentivize Americans to travel again when it’s safe with a new, temporary travel tax credit and restoring the entertainment business expense deduction.

Hudson Headwaters Health Network and PrimeLink Inc. have joined forces to offer free Wi-Fi at two area Hudson Headwaters health centers, enabling patients without access to reliable internet service to be able to access telehealth visits with their health care provider.
The free connections are available for patients to use from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily at the health centers located at the Kingsbury Health Center in Fort Edward and at the center on Broad Street in Glens Falls.
Services are also offered at Hudson Headwaters facilities in Champlain, Plattsburgh, Ticonderoga.
In response to COVID-19 social distancing guidelines, Hudson Headwaters Health Network expanded its telehealth capabilities to enable provider-patient visits online. The service allows patients to receive care without needing to physically enter their health centers, limiting potential exposure to the coronavirus.
Officials said patients can meet with their providers through an internet connection on their computer or other electronic device in the same way they would take part in a video conference. Providers can see and speak directly with patients and family members providing an opportunity to address patients’ health concerns and make determinations about ongoing care.