"The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted many industries over these past two years, and New York's marine fishing industries were not immune," Governor Hochul said.
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Governor Cuomo Announces Distribution of $6.7 Million in COVID-19 Relief to New York s Marine Fishing Industries Share
CARES Act Awards Provide Direct Payments to Marine Commercial and For-Hire Fishing Industries Impacted by Pandemic-Related Business Losses
Additional $5.7 Million Announced for a Second Round of Relief
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $6.7 million in relief aid is being distributed starting today to New York s seafood, marine commercial, and for-hire fishing industries after excessive business losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. New York State will distribute an additional $5.7 million in the coming months, for a total of $12.4 million, through the Marine Fisheries Relief Program, which administers federal funding provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act.