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TSA mask requirement stays in place under Supreme Court law
A law has been in place since the start of the pandemic that requires masks to be worn on planes, trains, and other public transportation under the supervision of the TSA. The Supreme Court has ... more
New York drops mask mandate in schools: Hochul says it’s up to counties and parents
Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Sunday that it would be up to counties and parents to determine whether students would be required to mask up when heading to school. Lifting the mask mandate in New ... more
Here is what the CDC thinks about changing mask mandates
Many states have announced that they are dropping mask mandates. The rationale behind this is rising immunity and increased vaccination levels, but the CDC is concerned. COVID-19 vaccine for infants, toddlers may be available by ... more
Republicans blast Hochul administration for continuing COVID-19 regs as other states roll them back
During Tuesday's Joint Legislative Budget Hearing and in a letter to Gov. Hochul, Assembly Republicans blasted the administration for continuing to force mask mandates onto New Yorkers as COVID rates retreat and neighboring states roll ... more
Parents, administrators, and state leaders split on in-school masking: Late-February eyed as time for mandate to end
There has been a lot of focus on the state's mask mandate for indoor public spaces. Most of that attention has been on businesses and schools. While one of those is expected to see the ... more
Cayuga County Legislature tables measure on mask mandate enforcement, Health Department’s efforts have been educational
The Cayuga County Legislature has tabled a measure that would have instructed the county Health Department not to enforce Governor Kathy Hochul's mask mandate. Last week, the Governor extended the mandate for businesses to February ... more
School mask mandate could fall with rest of executive order if found unconstitutional, despite Hochul efforts to prove otherwise
What's next for New York's mask mandate in schools? Attorneys say it comes down to how the state's highest courts rule on it. Governor Kathy Hochul says the mask mandate imposed on private businesses, covering ... more
New York mask mandate extended through February 10, then will be reassessed every two weeks
New York's embattled indoor mask mandate has been extended. At least for a week- pending any further court action on the matter. Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Friday that the state's mask mandate would be ... more
New York mask mandate set to expire in days: Will Hochul try for extension amid legal backlash?
Will Governor Kathy Hochul extend the indoor mask mandate in New York? That question looms large over state politics, as a legal battle continues over the 'mandate' set to expire on January 31. Counties and ... more
Appellate Judge Robert Miller issues stay on New York mask mandate: Face coverings still required indoors
New York still has a mask mandate. Appellate Court Judge Robert Miller issued a stay of a lower court ruling, which struck down the state's mask mandate. In short, it means the Governor Kathy Hochul's ... more
Supreme Court: Hochul did not have authority to enact mask mandate in businesses or schools
A New York State Supreme Court Judge in Nassau County says Governor Kathy Hochul did not have the authority to enact a statewide mask mandate. The judge ruled the mask mandate unconstitutional. The mandate was ... more
COVID-19: How long do N95 masks last?
Is it okay to keep re-wearing your N95 mask? Experts advise people to wear stronger masks to protect from the Coronavirus as the omicron variant spreads throughout the country. President Joe Biden is planning to ... more
Social media catches maskless Senator Kirsten Gillibrand entering Latham restaurant
Social media is leading the criticism Senator Kirsten Gillibrand after she was spotted entering a restaurant without a mask. Syracuse.com reports a video posted to a social media account belonging to Innovo Kitchen in Latham ... more
Cayuga County Board of Health caught in the middle as county lawmakers vote against mask mandate enforcement
In a special session Thursday, the Cayuga County Board of Health voted to take no action in the wake of a County Legislature vote on New Year's Day not to enforce what Governor Kathy Hochul ... more
Anti-vaccine and anti-mask mandate rally scheduled for Wednesday at state Capitol
On the day Governor Kathy Hochul is scheduled to give her first State of the State address, anti-vaccine and mask mandate protestors have scheduled a demonstration outside the state Capitol in Albany. Long Island Newsday ... more
Cayuga County Legislature votes not to enforce state mask mandate, but what does the vote mean?
The Cayuga County Legislature has voted not to enforce Governor Kathy Hochul's announced mask mandate. But what does the vote mean? The vote came after Republicans, who gained control of the new legislature voted to ... more
GOP Seneca County Legislators turn back potential vote on Hochul mask mandate enforcement
Republicans on the Seneca County Board of Supervisors turned back a measure Tuesday that would have forced a vote on Governor Kathy Hochul's mask mandate. The Finger Lakes reports Lodi Supervisor Kyle Barnhart made a ... more
With masks returning, which ones would be the best to avoid catching COVID-19?
Mask mandates appear to be coming back, which has a number of people scrambling to stock back up on masks. This time, it's the Omicron variant that many people are hoping to avoid contracting. When ... more
Monroe County launching campaign to ensure businesses stay open
Monroe County is about to launch a campaign to make sure businesses stay open in the wake of an increase in reported cases of COVID-19. News 10 NBC reports County Executive Adam Bello will unveil ... more
