Hochul’s push to restrict masking on the subway faces legal and public health concerns

We are supported by our readers. Consider donating to fund the local reporting you rely on. [View in Browser]( Friday June 14, 2024 [Donate now]( [Gov. Hochul’s push to restrict masking on the subway faces legal and public health concerns]( [A man wears a black bandana over his face during a protest in 2012.]( [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.]( More Stories From Today [cat on a skateboard]( [Extra Extra: Skateboarding cat sets new world record]( [Because there's a Chinese cat that shreds, here are your afternoon links: Chunk of ice from airplane fell through NJ house, Tony Awards are on Sunday, Trump tries out AI and more.]( [A taxicab drives down a busy street in New York City.]( [Manhattan gridlock worse than ever with congestion pricing paused – a look at the numbers]( [Gov. Kathy Hochul’s congestion pricing pause comes as Manhattan gridlock reaches an all-time high.]( [A small street dotted with houses]( [I’m visiting all 350 of NYC’s neighborhoods. Here’s some of what I’ve learned so far.]( [Each one is a revelation into how diverse and unique our city is.]( [A new criminal complaint from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York alleges that Keith Taylor, founder of New York-based charity Modest Needs, used millions in donor funds to support "lavish personal spending," including hundreds of thousands of dollars at the city's most expensive restaurants. A favorite was Per Se on Columbus Circle, where Taylor spent more than $68,000 on meals, according to the complaint.]( [Head of NY-based charity ‘Modest Needs’ charged with stealing millions]( [A federal complaint alleges the charity’s founder spent donor funds on high-end restaurants, food delivery, cosmetic surgery.]( [The Kosciuszko Street station.]( [Murder suspected in Brooklyn after man found on J train platform, police say]( [The medical examiner ruled the death a homicide.]( [Support Us]( Follow Gothamist on [Gothamist on Facebook]( [Gothamist on Twitter]( NYPR Network [WNYC]( [Gothamist]( [WNYC Studios]( [NJPR]( [WQXR]( [New Sounds]( Copyright © New York Public Radio, 160 Varick St., New York, NY 10013. All rights reserved. [Terms of Use]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe]( from this list.