New York Gov May Ban Wearing Masks On Subway

Gothamist reports:

Gov. Kathy Hochul says she is exploring at least a partial ban on masks in the New York City subway system after images and videos of masked anti-Israel protesters on a train ricocheted around social media earlier this week.

Hochul said she has started discussions with Mayor Eric Adams and state lawmakers about what a mask crackdown would look like and how to craft exemptions for health and religious reasons. The mayor’s office confirmed it was looking into the issue.

But Hochul made clear she wants to see mask restrictions in some form, which she believes would help deter crime on public transit.

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Hey @GovKathyHochul — I have #COVID right now. Do you REALLY want me to ride a subway without wearing a mask, endangering fellow passengers?
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— Laurie Garrett (@Laurie_Garrett) June 13, 2024