Nassau County Mask Ban Advances in New York
The Mask Transparency Act would be the first mask ban in NY since the pandemic, but we don’t have to give up!
The Nassau County Mask Ban in New York, which would set fines for masking at up to $1000, has advanced. If the Mask Transparency Act is passed, it will become the first mask ban in NY since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Candice Ferrette covered the legislation for Newsday. Ferrette included a quote from MaskTogetherAmerica advisor, Dr. Angelique Corthals, a biomedical researcher and professor at John Jay College, who explained that “banning masks is not actually an efficient crime-fighting tool” and pointed out that sunglasses do more to conceal identity than health-related masks.
It’s not too late to fight back and there’s lots you can do! Vacationers who travel to the area can reach out to Nassau County Tourism and share concerns about the unwelcoming signal this sends to high-risk visitors. Those already in the area can attend the The Nassau Mask Ban Hearing on 08/05 where the Nassau County Legislature will vote on the Mask Transparency Act.
Please see our Action Toolkit to speak up and stay informed! Our toolkit has even more ways to fight back and get involved, including open letters to sign, ways to contact government officials, and more!
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