New York City Mayor Eric Adams expressed his support for reinstating a mask ban in certain areas of the city to address crime issues. Mayor Adams emphasized the need to ban masks in subways, protests, and other non-health related settings to deter criminal activities.
During a press conference, Mayor Adams discussed the potential implementation of a mask ban, echoing Governor Kathy Hochul's consideration of such a measure to combat crime. Governor Hochul had previously mentioned the idea of reintroducing a mask ban in response to rising crime rates in the city.
