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County Executive Bruce Blakeman also used the arrest as a chance to criticized state and federal policies he claimed were making residents less safe.

The governor said “people should not be able to hide behind a mask to commit crimes,” but later added that she wanted to make certain exemptions.

A nor'easter is helping funnel wildfire smoke from Ontario to Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern states.

The policy shift comes as the city's COVID-19 risk alert is downgraded from 'high' to 'medium.'

Experts are relaxing guidelines for Americans wearing masks indoors.

"I want to pull back on all of these mandates but we want to do it in a smart way," said Mayor Eric Adams

“I'm not really in any hurry to have it lifted but I am thankful to have that option back on the table,” one parent said, while acknowledging her son will be “smiling from ear to ear every single day he does not have to wear a mask.”

The mayor’s office has urged New Yorkers to continue wearing masks in indoor and crowded spaces.

The decision takes effect Thursday.

Gov. Murphy will no longer require students, teachers or visitors to wear masks while inside school building beginning March 7th.