New York Teen, New York City Man Arrested For Wearing Face Masks

A new face mask ban has led to two arrests.

Last month, leaders in Nassau County banned mask-wearing to hide your identity in public.

Nassau County, Long Island Bans Masks

Long Island lawmakers said the bill is in response to "anti-Semitic incidents, often perpetrated by those in masks."

The bill makes it a misdemeanor charge if caught wearing a mask, as well as a fine of up to $1,000 in fines and up to one year in jail.

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As of this writing, two people have been arrested for wearing masks in Nassau County.

Teen Arrested For Wearing Mask On Long Island

The first arrest happened Sunday, August 25, just before 8 p.m. in Levittown.

Police responded to reports of a "suspicious" man who was dressed in black and "wearing a mask to conceal his identity."

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Police say 18-year-old Wesslin Omar Ramirez of Hicksville continued to "display suspicious behavior" while trying to hide a "large bulge in his waistband."

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Rameriz was charged with criminal possession of a weapon, obstructing governmental administration and breaking the Nassau County "Mask Transparency Act."

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On Saturday, police responded after a woman said a man appeared on her home security video wearing a mask.

Responded officers arrested David Li of Manhattan. He was charged with attempted burglary, possession of burglary tools and violating the Mask Transparency Act.

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Police allege Li was trying to break into the home.

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