Hochul quiet on increased penalties for mask-donning criminals …
5 days ago · New York lawmakers are set to weigh a bill that would increase penalties for mask-wearing creeps even as Gov. Kathy Hochul appears to have abandoned the effort she’d backed as the city saw a ...
Gov. Hochul considering mask ban on NYC subways, citing …
Jun 14, 2024 · New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she is considering a ban on face masks in the New York City subway system, following what she described as concerns over people shielding their identities while committing antisemitic acts.
NY governor's subway mask ban proposal sparks debate over …
Jun 14, 2024 · New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she is considering a ban on face masks in the New York City subway system, following what she described as concerns over people shielding their identities while committing antisemitic acts.
Hochul: No timeline set to explore N.Y. face mask ban - Spectrum …
Jun 13, 2024 · New York leaders will explore when to ban New Yorkers from wearing face coverings in the coming months to prevent hate crimes and aid law enforcement, but do not have a timeline to change the law, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Thursday.
Hochul considering a face mask ban on New York City subways, …
Jun 14, 2024 · Gov. Kathy Hochul suggested banning face masks across New York’s public transit system during a public safety briefing this week due to concerns about people shielding their identities...
Hochul quiet on increased penalties for mask-donning criminals …
5 days ago · New York lawmakers are set to weigh a bill that would increase penalties for mask-wearing creeps even as Gov. Kathy Hochul appears to have abandoned the effort she’d backed as the city saw a ...
New York Gov. Considers Banning Face Masks on Subways
Jun 14, 2024 · N ew York Gov. Kathy Hochul is considering banning face masks for riders using the city’s subway system because she has received reports of antisemitic incidents perpetrated by people wearing...
Could New York Ban Face Masks on the Subway? Here’s What to …
Jun 15, 2024 · Gov. Kathy Hochul is exploring a ban on the wearing of face masks in New York City’s subway amid concerns that such coverings could shield the identities of those committing hate crimes.
Hochul mulls NYC subway mask ban amid rise in antisemitic hate
Jun 13, 2024 · Gov. Kathy Hochul is mulling a partial mask ban for New York City’s subways as antisemitic hate by masked protesters goes off the rails. The governor said Thursday she’s working with...
New York bill would make ‘masked harassment’ a crime
6 days ago · Hochul said this month that she was still open to considering legislation “that says if you commit a crime while wearing a mask, there should be enhanced penalties.” New York had a law that banned face masks in public that was passed in the 1800s in response to anti-rent protests, and resulted in criticism that it was selectively enforced ...