Whether it’s in the city or upstate, it’s unclear how Hochul plans to enforce this and prosecute companies that refuse to go along with it. The NYPD has already repeatedly stated that they have no intention of becoming “the mask and vaccination police.” I’m sure there will be some number of “Karens” out there who are willing to drop a dime on their bosses, but the government still has to find someone to go out to the office in question, investigate, and issue a citation.
Compliance in the more conservative upstate region is going to be even tougher to achieve.