Nassau County lawmakers vote to ban masks in public

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LONG ISLAND, N.Y. (PIX11) -- Nassau County lawmakers voted to ban masks on Monday night.

The ban passed with 12 people voting yes and seven abstaining.

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"Unless someone has a medical condition or a religious imperative, people should not be allowed to cover their face in a manner that hides their identity when in public,” said County Executive Bruce Blakeman.

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