Published 2 years ago

New York judge strikes down state mask mandate

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A state supreme court judge struck down New York state's mask mandate Monday. Judge Thomas Rademaker argued that because New York was no longer under a state of emergency at the time the mask mandate was announced, the governor did not have the additional authority to order such a mandate. Gov. Kathy Hochul said she was working to reverse the decision immediately.

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The Independent

New York Supreme Court judge strikes down mask mandate

Governor Hochul said she would challenge the ruling

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

New York judge strikes down state mask mandate

-A New York judge struck down the state's mask mandate on Monday, ruling that it was unconstitutional and a violation of state law, according to the court decision. Judge Thomas Rademaker, of New York State Supreme Court on Long Island, wrote in his decision, which apparently takes effect immediately, that the state legislature last year curbed any governor's ability to issue decrees,

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

State judge overturns NY mask mandate

MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — A New York judge ruled Monday that the state's mask mandate can't be enforced, after it was reinstituted by Gov. Kathy Hochul over concerns about a winter surge of coronavirus cases.

2 years ago·United States

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CNN

New York state supreme court judge strikes down state mask mandate

A state supreme court judge struck down New York state's mask mandate Monday, ruling that the governor and NY State Department of Health did not have the authority to enact such a mandate without approval from the State Legislature.

2 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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CBS Local

New York State Supreme Court Strikes Down Gov. Kathy Hochul's Mask Mandate

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert, said Monday that Omicron variant infections in the U.S. could peak by mid-February.As cases retreat in the Northeast, the New York State Supreme Court struck down the Gov. Kathy Hochul‘s statewide mask mandate, saying it’s unconstitutional and in violation of state law.Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman opposed the mandate.“Tomorrow morning, our school…

2 years ago·United States

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Washington Times

New York fights to preserve mask mandate after courts strike it down

New York officials are scrambling to preserve a state mask mandate Tuesday after a judge struck it down on grounds the state health department needed legislative approval to impose the rule.

2 years ago·United States

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