Fighting Mask Mandate is Divisive and Helps No One
I read with interest your article last week “Gubernatorial Hopeful Slams Mask Mandate But Reaction is Varied.” It would be nice for the politicians to get on the same page regarding COVID-19, a benefit to us all.
The governor’s directive to businesses requiring proof of vaccination OR wearing a mask is not unreasonable in this recent spike of COVID-19 cases. Maybe you should speak with the Emergency Department nurses who have been dealing with COVID-19 every day for the past two years as I have. These health professionals are stressed out and worry daily about the consequences of bringing COVID-19 home to their families. Their wishes are simply wearing a mask to protect yourself and others and get vaccinated. Not really a big deal.
Shopping at BJ’s, Acme and Lowe’s in Yorktown a few times this past week, it does not appear that the long lines of mask-wearing shoppers are leaving these stores to shop in Putnam. In fact, BJ’s shares the same shopping plaza as All Seasons Wine & Spirits mentioned in your article. I am sure the same mask-wearing shoppers at BJ’s are patronizing nearby All Seasons Wine & Spirits without incident.
People are scared of the new COVID-19 variant. We can all get through this COVID-19 together, including our local businesses. The statement by Mr. Zeldin “…that there are people who are going to be taking their business to Putnam” is divisive and serves no one.
Personally, as a senior citizen, I am going to be even more cautious when I have to go out, double mask and continue to shop in Yorktown.
Steve Epstein
Yorktown Heights
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