COVID Update NYC: Judge rules vaccine mandate invalid for PBA members
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Friday, September 23, 2022 4:01PM
https://abc7ny.com/covid-mandate-pba-pol...ation/12256476/

A judge has ruled that New York City's COVID vaccine mandate is invalid as it applies to members of the Police Benevolent Association.

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- A judge has ruled that New York City's COVID vaccine mandate is invalid as it applies to members of the Police Benevolent Association.

Manhattan State Supreme Court Judge Lyle Frank ruled the city cannot terminate PBA members for not getting vaccinated, suggesting instead that the city make vaccination requirements part of the PBA's contract.

"It is undisputed that the Department of Health has the authority to issue vaccine mandates, that is not before this court," Lyles said.

He said that all PBA members who were fired or put on leave without pay because of that mandate should be reinstated.

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