Nassau County approves mask ban after fiery public hearing where activist was dragged out by cops

Nassau County Republicans approved a sweeping ban on wearing face masks in public Monday — after a fiery public debate where a masked activist was hauled away by police. Legislators voted along party lines Monday to approve the “Mask Transparency Act,” which makes it a misdemeanor crime to wear a face covering in public to hide one’s identity, according to News 12 Long Island. The bill allows exceptions for health and religious purposes. Violators could get slapped with fines up to $1,000 or up to a year in jail. All...