New York bill would make ‘masked harassment’ a crime
The bill would create the crime of “masked harassment” under the state’s existing harassment laws and contains several ...
Hochul quiet on increased penalties for mask-donning criminals as pols make another push
Despite lip service about bringing back a pre-covid ban as masked antisemitic thugs were anonymously threatening Jews, action ...
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New York Legislature takes up amended mask ban legislation
The bill, which is widely supported by Jewish advocacy groups, is partly a response to increases in masked antisemitic ...
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New York's 'Masked Harassment' Bill Ignites Debate on Free Speech and Public Safety
A proposed bill in New York could criminalize wearing masks to harass or intimidate others, sparking debate over potential ...
Hochul orders flags to full staff for Trump inauguration
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) has ordered all flags in New York state to be risen from half-staff to full staff on Monday ...
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Where Might Gov. Hochul Be Among Friends? At a Buffalo Bills Bar.
Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York, an unabashed fan of the Buffalo Bills, was perhaps never more popular than on Sunday in downtown Albany. By Benjamin Oreskes Reporting from Albany, N.Y. Down the ...
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Kathy Hochul’s proposal during her “State of the NYPD” address. Mayor Eric Adams has emphasized the need to change the discovery process. And the state’s district attorneys association ...
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Lawmakers in New York lawmakers seek to make 'masked harassment' a crime
New York lawmakers are weighing a proposal that would make it a crime to wear face masks to harass or threaten someone in ...
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New York bill would make 'masked harassment' a crime
Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, last year floated a potential mask ban on the New York City subways over concerns that people were shielding their identities while committing antisemitic acts.