Power & Politics: Frustrations mount over New York’s COVID-19 restrictions

This week, frustration over COVID-19 restrictions boiled to the surface yet again as Republicans in Albany tried to force a vote to end mask mandates in schools.

That attempt fell short by a party line vote of 43-20. But it isn't only politicians raising their voices.

News 12’s Scott McGee is joined by Michael Fortuno, a parent in Eastchester pushing to end mask mandates in schools.

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Power & Politics: Frustrations mount over New York’s COVID-19 restrictions

This week, frustration over COVID-19 restrictions boiled to the surface yet again as Republicans in Albany tried to force a vote to end mask mandates in schools. That attempt fell short by a party line vote of 43-20. But it isn't only politicians raising their voices.

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