Orange County posts cease & desist at Kiryas Joel synagogue following photos of large, maskless gatherings
By: News 12 Staff Sep 17, 2020, 6:38pm Updated on: Sep 17, 2020
Orange County
officials posted a cease and desist order Thursday on the door of
Kiryas Joel's main synagogue following large, maskless gatherings.
The mass
gatherings are considered in violation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s executive
order.
Hundreds of people were seen there on Sunday in Twitter photos without masks or
social distancing.
The letter, addressed to congregants and the synagogue's president, warns of
criminal charges if steps are not taken to immediately comply with state
laws.