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Gov. Sherrill signs law banning law enforcement from wearing masks

Mar 25

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Rise of masked officers is controversial new ground in American life

Jul 18, 2025

Norovirus, hantavirus outbreaks on cruise ships. What you need to know

As the number of norovirus cases rise and hantavirus lingers on cruise ships, health officials advise passengers to take precautionary measures to avoid sickness.

May 11

Nassau County executive signs order supporting mask use by officers

Jul 12, 2025

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New bill would ban ICE agents from wearing masks

Jul 9, 2025

NYC Mayor Adams wants to impose citywide mask ban

Jul 9, 2025

Proposed bill would ban ICE agents from wearing masks during arrests

Jun 29, 2025

Nassau County argues lawsuit challenging mask ban should be dismissed

Sep 26, 2024

Controversial Nassau County mask ban signed into law

Aug 14, 2024

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Extra Time: Councilmember questions NYC's rat complaint policy after resident fines

Aug 29, 2024

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Nassau County police make 1st arrest under new law banning face masks

Aug 28, 2024

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Gov. Hochul considering potential mask ban amid recent protests, antisemitic acts

Jun 14, 2024

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11 NYC public hospitals reinstate mask mandate amid rise in COVID, flu and RSV

Jan 3, 2024

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Dr. Jen Ashton on return of mask mandates at NYC public hospitals

Jan 3, 2024

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Paterson brings back mandatory masks in schools

Jan 3, 2023

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Paterson to bring back masks in schools

Jan 3, 2023

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Paterson schools to bring back mask mandate

Dec 30, 2022

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Mask mandate returns for FDNY fire, ambulance personnel amid rise in COVID, other viruses

This is due to an increase of COVID, flu and other respiratory virus cases.

Jan 14, 2024

Mask mandate resumes at all 11 New York City public hospitals amid rise in flu, COVID and RSV cases

The mask requirement also applies for all health clinics and nursing homes run by NYC Health + Hospitals.

Jan 3, 2024

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Should you (still) wear a face mask when you travel? Medical expert weighs in

When it comes to holiday travel, there's a question many are mulling over -- should you still wear face masks?

Dec 19, 2023

5 New Jersey hospitals reinstate COVID-19 mask mandate

After seeing a recent spike in COVID-19 cases, a handful of New Jersey hospitals are bringing back their mask mandates.

Sep 28, 2023

Create a simple and effective skincare routine with these 8 products

Here's a list of beauty products for a basic and effective skincare routine.

Jul 21, 2023