Blakeman set to secure another term as Nassau County executive
Blakeman Set to Retain Position as Nassau County Executive Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman appears likely to secure re-election, despite pushback from his Democratic challenger, County Councilman Seth Koslow. As of late Tuesday night, Blakeman led with a 50.2% approval rating, while Koslow trailed at 43.7%, per results from the county election board. A win […]
Nassau Executive Bruce Blakeman fears that Mamdani’s victory in NYC might impact police partnerships.
Nassau County Executive Concerns Over Possible Mayoral Win Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman expressed apprehension about a potential victory for Democratic Socialist Zoran Mamdani, suggesting it might jeopardize police collaboration. If elected as mayor, Mamdani would necessitate increased police patrols along the border with New York City, according to Blakeman. In a statement to the […]
Nassau Executive Bruce Blakeman promises to increase police hiring and enhance the ICE agreement if Zohran Mamdani is victorious in NYC.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has stated his intention to hire more police officers and enhance collaboration with ICE if Democratic Socialist Zoran Mamdani succeeds in the New York mayoral election. Blakeman, a Republican seeking re-election this month, made this commitment to draw residents from the borough to the island, according to his spokeswoman. “If […]
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman meets with injured officer, sharing messages from Trump.
Police Officer Recovering After Serious Motorcycle Accident Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman visited Officer Michael Hyland, who was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident on Long Island. During the visit, Blakeman received a message from President Trump urging Hyland to “get better,” according to officials. Hyland, a 53-year-old member of the Nassau County Highway Patrol, […]
State appeals court puts a hold on Nassau County’s ban on transgender athletes; Blakeman promises to continue enforcing the disputed law.
State Appeals Court Blocks Nassau County’s Ban on Transgender Athletes A state appeals court has issued a ruling that halts Nassau County’s ban on transgender athletes competing in women’s sports at public facilities. This decision comes on the heels of a previous ruling that maintained the contentious law. The court’s preliminary injunction prevents Nassau from […]
Nassau Executive Bruce Blakeman presents a $4.2 billion county budget that includes no tax increase and an increase in police officers.
Nassau’s officials laid out their spending plans for 2026 on Monday, presenting a “financially sound” approach aimed at maintaining the current tax rates. County Executive Bruce Blakeman has outlined Nassau’s officials unveiled their budget for 2026 on Monday, describing it as a “financially sound” plan that aims to keep tax rates stable. Blakeman’s proposed budget […]
Nassau official Bruce Blakeman supports police after securing broad endorsements from law enforcement in his campaign.
Blakeman Receives Support from Local Police Unions On Tuesday, Bruce Blakeman, the Nassau County Executive, celebrated gaining the backing of all police unions in the county as part of his Republican reelection campaign. During a gathering at Massapequa Park, he was joined by representatives from Suffolk County Police, New York State Police, and Port Authority […]
Nassau County Executive Blakeman responds to Democrats after unexpected visit to ICE jail: ‘Nothing to hide’
Nassau County Officials Respond to Democrats’ Prison Inspection Nassau County’s leaders reacted calmly to a recent visit from Democrats inspecting facilities housing detainees tied to controversial agreements with federal immigration authorities. Republican Bruce Blakeman stated that Nassau would not “hide anything” after facing a temporary denial of access to parts of the county jail on […]
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman collects $2 million for his campaign, posing a concerning challenge for his Democratic opponent.
Nassau County Executive Campaign Fundraising Update Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has significantly increased his campaign funds, raising almost $1.5 million in the first half of 2025, which is notably more than his opponent. During the period from January 15 to July 15, Republicans amassed nearly $2 million through PACs, businesses, unions, and donor contributions. […]
Blakeman extends former Rep. Peter King’s $8,000 monthly counterterrorism contract without legislative consent.
Democrats in Nassau County are understandably upset after Bruce Blakeman reestablished a contract with Peter King, his long-time political ally, on Monday. Republican county leaders criticized the lack of transparency and perceived cronyism involved in the process. King, who is 81 and a former Republican senator, was first brought on board in November 2023 as […]