A major business group on Monday cast doubt on New York City’s newly announced COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private workers, noting that a similar measure attempted by President Joe Biden’s administration was blocked by a federal court.
“Inconsistent policies at the federal, state, and city levels are not helpful and it is unclear who will enforce a mayoral mandate, and whether it is even legal,” Kathryn Wylde, head of the Partnership for New York City, told news outlets in a statement.