These are the jobs deemed 'essential' under New York's new coronavirus executive order

Those who work in public utilities, power generation, telecommunications, the airline industry and public transportation are exempt.

The manufacturing sector has a bunch of exceptions under the 100% workforce reduction, including:

• Food processing, including all foods and beverages
• Chemicals
• Medical equipment/instruments
• Pharmaceuticals
• Safety and sanitary products
• Telecommunications
• Microelectronics/semi-conductor
• Agriculture/farms
• Paper products

Most businesses will have to shudder their offices and have employees work from home, but others related to health and safety will stay open as usual. Bars and restaurants will continue to be limited to serving food exclusively through takeout and delivery.

• Grocery stores including all food and beverage stores
• Pharmacies
• Convenience stores
• Farmer's markets
• Gas stations
• Restaurants/bars (but only for take-out/delivery)
• Hardware and building material stores

News outlets are exempt under the executive order, though many publications — including Insider Inc. — have been under work from home mandates, with some exceptions.

• Banks
• Insurance
• Payroll
• Accounting

A wide reaching set of professions are also exempt if their work is essential to the general welfare of society.

• Trash and recycling collection, processing and disposal
• Mail and shipping services
• Laundromats/dry cleaning
• Building cleaning and maintenance
• Child care services
• Auto repair
• Warehouse/distribution and fulfillment
• Funeral homes, crematoriums and cemeteries
• Storage for essential businesses
• Animal shelters or animal care or management

The full guidance from New York State can be found here.