NY Governor Kathy Hochul considers banning face masks in subway due to antisemitic acts.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is considering a ban on face masks in the city's subway system due to concerns about individuals using masks to conceal their identities while committing antisemitic acts. The ban would have "common-sense exemptions" for health, cultural or religious reasons. Hochul's decision follows an incident where a group in masks intimidated subway riders and chanted antisemitic messages.
June 13, 2024
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