Orange County
officials posted a cease and desist order Thursday on the door of
Kiryas Joel's main synagogue following large, maskless gatherings.
The mass
gatherings are considered in violation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s executive
order.
Hundreds of people were seen there on Sunday in Twitter photos without masks or
social distancing.
The letter, addressed to congregants and the synagogue's president, warns of
criminal charges if steps are not taken to immediately comply with state
laws.