NYC councilwoman wants ski masks banned because anonymity ‘emboldens’ criminals to ‘cause chaos’

A Queens Councilwoman is introducing a bill that would ban the kind of ski masks frequently worn protestors to conceal their identity. Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R) said the anonymity granted by such masks “emboldens people to act out and cause chaos in our streets.” The identity-obscuring masks have become synonymous with protests throughout the city,…