MTA heads to Atlantic Avenue, Coney Island for ‘Mask Force’ event
MTA personnel headed out to the Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center subway-railway complex and the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue terminal, both of which handle multiple subway lines, to hand out free masks on Friday.
The event, which also was held at stations in Queens, the Bronx, Manhattan and on the Staten Island Railway, was the 16th “Mask Force” event held by the transit agency, made more urgent because of the rise of the Omicron variant.
“As the Omicron variant spreads throughout the New York City region, it’s more important than ever to remember that wearing a mask while riding is the best way to protect yourself and your fellow riders,” said Sarah Meyer, MTA Chief Customer Officer. “There are free masks available at subway station booths and on commuter railroad trains for anyone who needs one.”