New York has enacted a budget that creates penalties for those wearing masks while committing crimes, aiming to improve public safety amid rising concerns linked to protests. Amid ongoing pro-Palestine protests, including an incident at Barnard College, Governor Kathy Hochul stated that the budget would help restore safety in streets and subways, subsequently drawing criticism from civil rights advocates comparing masked protesters to the KKK. Activists supporting the legislation assert that this is a significant move against masked harassment and lawlessness in the state.
With today's final budget announcement, New York will have language on the books that penalizes masked harassment, he said. This is a step forward in addressing a crisis that has spiraled out of control in New York.
Good things take time, and this budget is going to make a real difference for New York families.
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