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Hochul eyes face mask ban on New York City subways

Headline from Washington Times, from the development of Jun 14, 2024

Newest development Jun 15, 2024 · 4 reportsHochul's subway mask ban proposal sparks debate over right to anonymous protest

Gov. Kathy Hochul said Thursday that she is considering a ban on face masks in the New York City subway system due to concerns about people shielding their identities while committing antisemitic acts.

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    Hochul eyes face mask ban on New York City subways

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    Hochul's subway mask ban proposal sparks debate over right to anonymous protest

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  1. New York Post

    Hochul open to NY mask ban’s return amid rise in antisemitic protests (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Gov. Hochul is considering reviving a New York mask ban to make antisemitic protesters face consequences for their hate.

  2. Time

    New York Gov. Considers Banning Face Masks on Subways (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

    Gov. Kathy Hochul is considering banning face masks on the subway because of reported antisemitic acts perpetrated by people wearing masks.

  3. ABC 7 New York

    Gov. Hochul considering face mask ban on New York City subways, citing antisemitic acts (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    A potential face mask ban on NYC subways is in the works by Gov. Kathy Hochul's order, to address the recent surge of antisemitic crimes.

  4. Waco Tribune-Herald

    Gov. Hochul considering a face mask ban on New York City subways, citing antisemitic acts (opens Waco Tribune-Herald)

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    Waco Tribune-Herald's feed description

    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

  5. Fox News

    NY Gov. Hochul says she’s considering a mask ban to reduce hate crimes, triggers COVID fearful X users (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-N.Y., recently said she may reinstate a mask ban in New York after members of the Jewish community say the face coverings make antisemites more aggressive.

  6. Latin Times

    New York Gov. Hochul considering banning facemasks amid spike in antisemitic attacks (opens Latin Times)

    Published

    Latin Times's feed description

    The governor said the policy is not clear yet but would include "common-sense exemptions"

  7. Washington Times

    Hochul eyes face mask ban on New York City subways (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Gov. Kathy Hochul said Thursday that she is considering a ban on face masks in the New York City subway system due to concerns about people shielding their identities while committing antisemitic acts.

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  9. FOX 5 New York

    Hochul considers banning masks on NYC subways: What to know (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she's considering a ban on face masks in the NYC subway system due to concerns about people shielding their identities while committing antisemitic acts.

  10. NBC New York

    Gov. Hochul suggests public transit mask ban amid COVID uptick, air quality alert (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Gov. Kathy Hochul suggested banning face masks across New York’s public transit system during a public safety briefing this week. It’s also during a week...

  11. FOX 5 New York

    Hochul's subway mask ban proposal sparks debate over right to anonymous protest (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    A new proposal by Gov. Kathy Hochul to ban masks on the New York subway is drawing pushback from disability advocates and civil liberties, who say the measure could violate the right to protest anonymously.

  12. The Guardian

    New York governor considers face-mask ban on subway to deter crime (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Kathy Hochul has not shared policy details or exemptions but said she is motivated by alleged antisemitic attacks

  13. Black Enterprise

    New York Governor Talks Mask Ban Amid Subway Safety Concerns, Citing Pro-Palestinian Demonstration Incidents (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Black Enterprise's feed description

    Hochul highlighted the mask ban was influenced by “a group donning masks" taking took over a subway car and chanting things about Hitler.

  14. Waco Tribune-Herald

    NY governor (opens Waco Tribune-Herald)

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    Waco Tribune-Herald's feed description

    A new proposal by Gov. Kathy Hochul to ban masks on the New York subway is drawing pushback from disability advocates and civil liberties, who say the measure could violate

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