February 11th, a resident call to action for a statewide sit-out will occur at various locations in the 10 regions of New York State, including the Southern Tier.
As more states are dropping mask mandates for the general public and schools, New Yorkers wonder if their governor will announce she is doing the same.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is continuing to review the extension of the state’s mask mandate as the number of new COVID-19 infections continues to slow.
New York’s mask mandate will remain in effect while the Governor's office appeals a ruling from a lower court judge overturning it under a full stay order.
The New York State Supreme Court says Governor Hochul’s directive that all schools and businesses require staff and customers to wear masks is unconstitutional.