GOP candidate Bruce Blakeman criticizes ‘cooler cop’ verdict and vows to grant a pardon on his first day in office.
Blakeman Vows to Pardon Convicted Cops if Elected Republican gubernatorial hopeful Bruce Blakeman has criticized recent convictions and promised to pardon certain officers, notably the so-called “cool cops,” on his first day in office. As the current Nassau County executive, Blakeman, alongside other local Republican figures such as former Rep. Peter King, voiced concerns about […]
Bruce Blakeman promises to grant a pardon to convicted NYPD officer Erik Duran if he becomes governor.
Bruce Blakeman’s Pledge to Pardon NYPD Officer Republican candidate for governor, Bruce Blakeman, has promised to pardon Eric Duran, the NYPD officer recently sentenced to prison. Duran, dubbed the “cool cop,” received a sentence of at least three years for the death of a drug suspect, which he caused by throwing a cooler. Blakeman, who […]
Bruce Blakeman draws inspiration from MAGA and promises to ‘Make New Yorkers Happy Again’ if elected governor
Blakeman’s Vision for 2026 Gubernatorial Race Bruce Blakeman, a Republican from Long Island, is infusing his campaign for the 2026 gubernatorial race with a twist reminiscent of the MAGA movement. He’s aiming to “make New Yorkers happy again.” This slogan, which seems to resonate with some, was mentioned during an appearance on Miranda Devine’s “Pod […]
GOP candidate Bruce Blakeman criticizes Mamdani’s ‘death tax’ plan
Republicans Oppose NYC Mayor’s Inheritance Tax Proposal Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman, along with other state-level candidates, strongly criticized New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s plan to significantly raise the inheritance tax, arguing that it would adversely affect middle-class families. On Monday, they unveiled a strategy to thwart the proposal. The Democratic Socialists aim to […]
Blakeman alleges Hochul is involved in a pay-to-play arrangement with Uber to secure her re-election.
Blakeman Accuses Hochul of Uber Collusion Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman has alleged that Governor Kathy Hochul is collaborating with ride-hailing company Uber to secure her re-election. Uber has invested $8 million into a super PAC called Citizens for Affordable Rates, which is backing Hochul’s initiative to reduce New York’s high auto insurance costs. “Kathy […]
Adams and Blakeman criticize Mamdani’s reply to the US and Israel’s attack on Iran: ‘Words have significance’
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams criticized his successor, Zoran Mamdani, for labeling the US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran as “illegal,” all while disregarding the longstanding oppressive actions of Iran’s regime. “To be clear: when the mayor of our nation’s largest city calls defensive actions against the Iranian regime ‘illegal’ and fails to […]
Nassau Executive Bruce Blakeman brings pizzas to snow teams as part of a fundraiser for a deceased officer.
Pizza for Snow Crews Nassau Executive Bruce Blakeman showed appreciation for the county’s snow crews on Wednesday by bringing a stack of warm pizzas to the Department of Public Works. This gesture followed a significant snowstorm that hit the area recently. The county executive, who is also a Republican candidate for governor this year, personally […]
Bruce Blakeman criticizes NY Governor Kathy Hochul for the $1.5B budget ‘bailout’ for Zohran Mamdani.
Blakeman Critiques Hochul’s Financial Support for NYC Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman expressed strong disapproval on Tuesday over Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision to allocate $1.5 billion in state funds to aid New York City, which is grappling with a budget deficit under new Mayor Zoran Mamdani. According to Nassau County executives, that money could be […]
Bruce Blakeman of the GOP selects Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood as his running partner
Blakeman Selects Running Mate for Gubernatorial Campaign Bruce Blakeman, a Republican candidate for governor, has announced that Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood will be his running mate. This decision came shortly after Fulton County Sheriff Richard Giardino reportedly declined Blakeman’s earlier offer. “Todd is a solid guy. I think we’ll make a good team together,” […]
Bruce Blakeman from the GOP selects an upstate NY sheriff as his running mate to challenge Governor Hochul.
Blakeman Chooses Tough-on-Crime Sheriff for Gubernatorial Run Bruce Blakeman, the Republican candidate for governor, is reportedly set to choose Richard Giardino, an upstate sheriff noted for his tough-on-crime policies and pro-gun rights views, as his running mate, according to sources familiar with the situation. Giardino, currently the sheriff of Fulton County, is likely to be […]