The so-called Mask Transparency Act makes it illegal to wear a mask 'for the purposes of concealing an individual's identity in public places,' as well as wearing a mask on private property without the consent of the owner or tenant.
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 2:18PM Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is signing the county's controversial mask ban into law on Wednesday.
A staple during the pandemic, the legislation argues that masks not worn for health or religious reasons "are often used as a predicate to harassing, menacing or criminal behavior." Masks are now frequently worn by protesters during pro-Palestinian demonstrations, prompting both Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul to call for restrictions on the subway and other places to crack down on anti-Semitic acts. The NAACP New York State Conference, National Urban League and Anti-Defamation League have all raised questions about recent "masked intimidation."
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