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January 20, 2021 |
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Proudly Supporting the Attractions Industry Since 1913 |
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Hi Ramon,
Here is your weekly email of news you can use from around the industry...
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NEAAPA Member Meeting Monday, January 25, 2021 at 11:00am |
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Security Readiness In A Global Crisis
NEAAPA is pleased to host its first virtual Facility Security Session on Monday, January 25, 2020 at 11am. This informal Zoom session will be moderated by Steve McPherson, NEAAPA Security Committee Chairperson and the Security & EMS Manager at Canobie Lake Park. Ron Patalano, NEAAPA Board Member and Operations Manager at Roger Williams Park Zoo will also contribute.
This networking group of colleagues will initiate a collaboration of best practices, current threat levels, states of readiness, and crisis response regularly throughout the year. This session is open to the staff of NEAAPA members that have a role in security at their location(s), so please forward this invitation to those in your company and encourage their attendance.
This is a NEAAPA member benefit, and there is no cost to attend and participate. All participants must register in advance by clicking on the button below. |
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Do you have an idea for a Member Meeting Topic that you could lead? Contact Ed Hodgdon at secretary@neaapa.com. |
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Coney Island Lawmaker Renews Calls for Amusement Park Reopening Guidelines |
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A southern Brooklyn lawmaker is demanding that the state issue reopening guidelines for the Coney Island amusement parks, whose year-long closure has dealt a tough blow to the local economy.
“It is imperative that the State issue guidance and protocols immediately on how to safely reopen outdoor amusements for the 2021 season, which would begin on Palm Sunday, March 28, less than three months from today,” wrote Councilman Mark Treyger in a Jan. 13 letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Outdoor amusement parks across the state have remained closed since the start of the pandemic — even as some indoor amusements, such as bowling alleys and some movie theaters, were allowed to reopen last summer.
Read the full article online at https://www.brooklynpaper.com/coney-island-amusement-park-reopening/ |
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What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws |
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As we start to turn our attention to the 2021 Summer Season, one question coming into the NEAAPA Office lately has been if a business can mandate that employees get the COVID-19 vaccine. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission answers many questions on this issue.
This is a long page. If you are looking specifically for information on vaccinations, it is near the bottom starting in Section K. |
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News from around NEAAPA |
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Don't forget to email your press releases to secretary@neaapa.com so that they can be included in the NEAAPA Weekly News. |
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Legislation & Advocacy Track your State's current legislation |
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Updated for the new legislative session |
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New bills are being introduced daily and we will keep these pages up-to-date as new information comes into the NEAAPA Office. |
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Support NEAAPA's New York State Lobbying Efforts |
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NEAAPA has engaged the firm Davidoff, Hutcher and Citron LLP to help our industry reopen in New York State. The firm will represent the attractions industry’s interests before the State Executive and Administrative branches of government by providing the following services:
The firm will also work closely with the Empire State Development and the Department of Health and the Administration to ensure they are aware of the economic impact of the attractions industry and ensure that all decision-makers work with the attractions industry to reopen safely in compliance with State, local and CDC guidelines as quickly as possible.
To be part of the coalition and make a financial contribution to the efforts, click on the button below. |
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Upcoming Industry Events |
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