A guide to New York's new rules on masks and distancing MARINA VILLENEUVE, Associated Press FacebookTwitterEmail 9 1of9Pedestrians wear protective masks during the coronavirus pandemic Wednesday, May 19, 2021, in the Queens borough of New York. New York eased its mask and social distancing mandates again Wednesday, however, masks are still required for everyone in many settings.Frank Franklin II/APShow MoreShow Less 2of9Pedestrians wear protective masks during the coronavirus pandemic Wednesday, May 19, 2021, in the Queens borough of New York. New York eased its mask and social distancing mandates again Wednesday, however, masks are still required for everyone in many settings.Frank Franklin II/APShow MoreShow Less