Hochul Softens Stance on Ban Against Wearing Face Masks in Public
A day after pushing for a partial ban on face coverings, Gov. Kathy Hochul said she favored a less stringent proposal that ...
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State legislature expected to consider ban on face masks to prevent criminal activity
The sate legislature is considering a controversial new bill that would impose a ban on face masks and coverings in public.
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Gov. Hochul is pushing a last-minute mask ban in state budget talks
The governor has expressed support for restrictions in protest settings, while many protesters say they need to conceal their ...
Gov. Hochul makes last-minute push for NY mask ban in state budget talks despite public silence on issue
Hochul is likely to push legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Jeffery Dinowitz (D-Bronx) and state Sen. James Skoufis ...
Gov. Hochul proposing restrictions on wearing masks in public
Gov. Hochul's mask restriction proposal aims to combat crime, but raises concerns about the civil rights of protesters.
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Ban on masks, cellphones in school among 'signature' changes to NY under consideration
State leaders are discussing proposals raised by Gov. Kathy Hochul to ban masks, change the discovery process in criminal ...
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Caving to Trump’s Demands, Columbia University Says It Will Ban Mask-Wearing
Update, March 21: Columbia University claims its mask ban allows for “medical exemptions”; it remains unclear whether such ...
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul touts congestion pricing success after feds extend deadline to end toll
A day after the federal government extended the deadline for New York to end congestion pricing, Gov. Kathy Hochul touted the ...