National Grid is still accepting applications for new gas customers but they will have to be placed on a waiting list and will not be processed until NY state approves this new gas pipeline project, which they denied in May, but is going up for approval again this summer.
There is no clear answer when they will begin processing new customers again.
Here's a link to more detailed information:
https://enerknol.com/national-grid-s...peline-denial/