Blakeman seeks support from wealthy New York figures at Hamptons breakfast meeting
Blakeman Courts Donors in the Hamptons This past Saturday, Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman aimed to win over wealthy donors in the Hamptons, vowing to scrap a tax on luxury second homes proposed by Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zoran Mamdani. Blakeman, the Nassau County executive, mingled with over 80 influential figures, including CEOs and […]
Blakeman, a candidate for governor, holds Hochul responsible for disruptions caused by the LIRR strike.
New York gubernatorial candidate criticizes Hochul over LIRR strike Nassau County Executive and gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman has taken aim at Governor Kathy Hochul, blaming her for the handling of the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) strike. Calling it a failure of leadership, he pointed out that the ongoing strike could lead to costs of […]
Transit union leader claims Hochul aimed to gain Long Island votes against Blakeman by provoking LIRR strike.
Hochul’s Motives Behind the LIRR Strike According to John Samuelsen, the president of the Transport Workers’ Union International, Governor Kathy Hochul’s push for the Long Island Railroad strike seems aimed at overshadowing Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. He suggests that this might be a strategic move to capture votes from leading Republican gubernatorial candidates in […]
Blakeman criticizes Mamdani as ‘un-American’ during rally opposing antisemitism
Blakeman Criticizes Mayor Mamdani over Anti-Semitism Rally Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman didn’t hold back when discussing Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s leadership after a recent rally in Queens focused on combating anti-Semitism, which attracted around 150 attendees. Blakeman remarked that one of Mamdani’s initial actions as mayor was altering the definition of anti-Semitism. “Isn’t it concerning? I […]
Bruce Blakeman urges NYC venue to cancel singer over anti-Israel, anti-Jew remarks: ‘Despicable individual’
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman has called for a Brooklyn theater to cancel an upcoming performance by Uzbek singer Yilduz Usmonova due to her reported anti-Israel and anti-Semitic comments. Blakeman, who is running against incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul in November, expressed his outrage regarding Usmonova’s scheduled performance at Brighton Beach’s Oceana Theater on May 9. […]
Bruce Blakeman criticizes Hochul and Mamdani’s proposal for a pied-à-terre tax
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who is currently campaigning for the New York governorship, expressed criticism of Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Mamdani’s proposal for a tax on luxury second homes valued over $5 million. He labeled it as yet another misguided left-wing initiative that is driving businesses and jobs away. This proposed tax is […]
Blakeman enacts law to restrict dog tethering, and irresponsible pet owners may face imprisonment.
Nassau County Enacts Stricter Dog Leashing Law On Monday, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman enacted a new law that enforces stricter regulations on dog leashing. The new rules prohibit dogs from being tied outside after 11 p.m., with fines or even jail time for those who don’t comply. This legislation is noted as one of […]
Kathy Hochul and Bruce Blakeman need to confront the union members who are threatening an LIRR strike.
LIRR Unions Threaten Strike if Wage Demands Aren’t Met Five influential unions representing LIRR workers are threatening to paralyze metropolitan areas unless the MTA agrees to a substantial wage increase. If negotiations fail, a strike could begin as soon as May 16th, leading to the shutdown of rail services across much of New York. Both […]
Bruce Blakeman criticizes ‘elitist’ Mamdani at the location of the disputed NYC homeless shelter
Blakeman Criticizes Mayor’s Approach to Homeless Shelter in Brooklyn During a rally on Sunday at a proposed homeless shelter site in Brooklyn, Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman called out Mayor Zoran Mamdani for what he described as a neglectful stance towards suburban areas. Blakeman, who is the Nassau County executive and is gearing up to […]
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 […]