ABOUT THOSE MASKS, HOLCHUL ADMITS, ODELL SAYS NO, OTHER NY COUNTIES TOO

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ABOUT THOSE MASKS....THREE ARTICLES--residents reporting that they will be seeking "out of town reservations"---unfortunately for our local businesses.

#1--Kathy Hochul admits her controversial mask mandate ‘didn’t make a difference’ in NYC;  Gov. Kathy Hochul all but admitted Tuesday that the Big Apple doesn’t need her controversial mask mandate due to its success in batting the COVID-19 pandemic. MORE AT https://nypost.com/2021/12/14/gov-hochul-blames-bill-de-blasios-mandate-for-nyc-mask-order/

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#2--QUARTER OF NY COUNTIES REFUSE TO BECOME"MASK POLICE"; more at https://nypost.com/2021/12/14/quarter-of-ny-counties-refuse-to-enforce-hochul-mask-mandate/

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#3--Odell Declares Putnam Won’t Enforce ‘Unrealistic’ Mask Mandate
December 14, 2021 Rick Pezzullo

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s statewide mandate that individuals 12 years and older wear masks or show proof of vaccination to enter all public spaces went into effect Monday, but Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell declared Putnam will not be enforcing what she called an “unrealistic” edict.

Odell, a Republican, said neither the Putnam County Health Department nor law enforcement officials will step in to admonish anyone who doesn’t follow the Democratic governor’s mandate.

“Our Main Street businesses have followed all the rules, from recommendations and guidelines to shutdowns throughout this pandemic in order to keep the public and their customers safe and healthy,” Odell said. “Now, in the midst of the holiday season, business owners are facing numerous operating issues including supply chain and hiring difficulties. We cannot expect them to implement this unrealistic order.”  MORE AT https://www.theexaminernews.com/odell-declares-putnam-wont-enforce-unrealistic-mask-mandate/

UPDATED:

HOLCHUL DOUBLES DOWN https://www.lohud.com/story/news/2021/12/14/hochul-mask-mandate-this-getting-us-through-pandemic/6509481001/