It was just last June that New York City Mayor Eric Adams made face mask wearing optional for 2- to 4-year-olds. Times have changed. Now, the mayor is telling people to not wear masks when they enter stores and banks.
As it turns out, the masks have led to a crime spree in the Big Apple.
“We are putting out a clear call to all of our shops, do not allow people to enter the store without taking off their face mask,” Adams said in an interview with a local radio station. “Once they’re inside, they can continue to wear it if they so desire to do so.”
Lowering masks also allows security cameras to get a good look at you, the mayor said.
Of course, in New York City, where people were ready to mask up as soon as the Covid-19 virus hit, many stores still have posted reminders and orders to people to wear masks inside their establishments.
“When you see these mask-wearing people, oftentimes it’s not about being fearful of the pandemic, it’s fearful of the police catching them for their deeds,” Adams was quoted as saying on the radio.
In February, New York dropped the mask requirement for health care facilities.
Some liberals are unhappy with the mayor over his policy and say that it amounts to discrimination.
According to NPR, robberies in New York City spiked in 2022 to 17,411, compared with 13,831 in 2021.
