Bruce Blakeman confronts challenges in the New York governor race as Hochul highlights a $32M Democratic fund.
Blakeman Faces Financial Challenge Against Hochul ALBANY – Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is going up against considerable financial odds in his campaign against Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State Democratic Party. This party has backing from influential labor unions, affluent corporations, and billionaire supporters, which makes the competition quite daunting. As of […]
Bruce Blakeman supports ‘gifted and talented’ schools criticized by Mamdani and activists as discriminatory.
Bruce Blakeman, a Republican running for governor, criticized Mayor Zoran Mamdani for wanting to phase out some gifted and talented programs in New York City, insisting that student success should be assessed without regard to race. At a press event in southern Brooklyn, the Nassau County executive stated that he would broaden these initiatives, which […]
GOP candidate Bruce Blakeman stands by his support for the Buffalo Bills while Hochul criticizes him as a ‘new fan’
Blakeman Defends His Long-Time Support for the Bills ALBANY — Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman responded Tuesday to what he perceived as a jab from Governor Kathy Hochul, who referred to him as a “new fan” of the Buffalo Bills. “I was at a Bills game last week,” Blakeman, the Nassau County executive, remarked, referring […]
GOP candidate Bruce Blakeman reveals Trump-style hat and criticizes rival Hochul’s State of the State address.
Blakeman Critiques Hochul’s State Address Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman criticized Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent State of the State address, alleging she was mimicking President Trump’s style, even wearing a red cap that said, “Make New York Happy Again – Vote for Blakeman.” Blakeman, recently sworn in for a second term, is likely running against […]
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman begins his second term highlighting achievements and criticizing Hochul.
Blakeman’s Swearing-In Ceremony Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman kicked off his second term on Monday with a bustling swearing-in ceremony, where he sharply criticized Governor Cathy Hochul. This might just hint at an upcoming election battle. Over 600 supporters attended the event at the Cradle of Aviation Museum. Blakeman, a Republican, was re-elected in a […]
Governor Hochul and Bruce Blakeman exchange heated remarks at Long Island event as the New York gubernatorial race intensifies
The Gloves Are Off! On Friday, tension flared between Gov. Kathy Hochul and her likely Republican rival, Bruce Blakeman, as they both addressed their home turf in Long Island, gearing up for what promises to be a tumultuous election year. Blakeman, the Nassau County executive and a supporter of Trump, kicked off the public exchange […]
Blakeman criticizes Hochul for interacting with Chinese Communist officials after the Linda Sun incident.
Investigation Called for into Hochul’s Administration Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has requested an investigation into Governor Kathy Hochul’s administration following the revelation that her aides maintained connections with Chinese government officials. This came to light after the firing of Linda Sun, a former official who had ties with the Beijing government. Sun, who previously […]
Blakeman asks Mamdani to dismiss activist from transition team for comments about police as ‘killers’: ‘Unacceptable’
Blakeman Calls for Fouzia’s Dismissal from Mamdani’s Transition Team Bruce Blakeman, a potential Republican candidate for governor, has urged mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani to promptly remove Kazi Fouzia from his transition team. Fouzia, an activist and member of the anti-police transition team, recently made headlines for previously labeling NYPD officers as “murderers.” Fouzia, who identifies as […]
Blakeman: Hochul’s $4.5 billion bill for undocumented immigrants is not acceptable
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman recently voiced his concerns about Governor Kathy Hochul’s priorities, suggesting that they are misaligned. He accused Democrats of focusing more on aiding illegal immigrants rather than addressing New Yorkers’ rising living costs. During a conversation with John Catsimatidis on WABC-AM radio’s “Cats Roundtable,” Blakeman stated, “We want to ensure that […]
GOP gubernatorial candidate Blakeman appeals to New York labor and criticizes Hochul for vetoing pro-union legislation.
Blakeman Critiques Hochul’s Veto of MTA Bill Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman has voiced strong criticism against Governor Kathy Hochul for vetoing a bill aimed at mandating two drivers on each MTA train. Hochul has been working to garner union support as she faces challengers in her party. Blakeman, who currently holds the position of […]