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Is Governor Requiring

$1,000 Fine For People

Who Don't Wear Masks?

Oneonta Will; Cooperstown Unsure

By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com

Mayor Tillapaugh
Mayor Herzig

ONEONTA – Mayor Gary Herzig said a few minutes ago that Governor Cuomo yesterday directed municipalities to enforce a state Department of Health directive allowing localities to fine people who do not wear masks up to $1,000 per violation.

Fearful of what 7,000 college students may bring with them this fall, Herzig said, “I don’t think the state is saying local governments should decide whether to enforce it or not. The message from the Governor’s Office is that it’s a law and we’re expected to enforce it.”

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