Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York’s Capital Region should be able to reopen parts of its economy starting Wednesday. Meanwhile, another slate of state courts are expected to start accepting new nonessential lawsuits previously banned under filing restrictions prompted by the COVID-19 crisis.

Cuomo’s announcement means the Capital Region, which includes the cities of Albany, Schenectady and Troy, will be able to move into phase one of his reopening scheme. That phase allows construction, agriculture and manufacturing companies to bring back their operations.