NYC suburb makes major security move by city border after Mamdani victory: ‘Talks like he’s pro-criminal’
In the wake of the recent election of socialist Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in New York City, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is taking decisive action to bolster security along the border with the city. Blakeman, a Republican who was re-elected for a second term in the predominantly Democratic county, has announced plans to install advanced surveillance technology, including license plate readers, facial recognition systems, and video cameras. This move is part of his broader strategy to maintain law and order in Nassau County, which he believes is threatened by Mamdani’s progressive policies. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Blakeman expressed his commitment to enhancing public safety, stating, “We are doing everything necessary to make sure that Nassau County is safe.”
Blakeman’s security initiatives come in conjunction with his plans to increase police personnel, adding new officers to the existing force and supporting the training of 100 police cadets currently enrolled in the Nassau County Police Academy. He has positioned his campaign around themes of public safety and affordability, which he argues resonate across demographic lines. Despite the challenges faced by Republican candidates in other states during the recent elections, Blakeman secured a significant victory, winning by nearly 12 percentage points against a Democrat in a county with a substantial Democratic majority. His approach contrasts sharply with Mamdani’s history of critical remarks about law enforcement and his proposals to replace police officers with mental health workers, raising concerns among residents about potential rises in crime.
Blakeman’s stance is rooted in a belief that the safety and security of Nassau County are paramount, particularly as New York City shifts further left. He has openly criticized Mamdani’s policies, labeling them as “anti-American” and potentially damaging to the economic stability of the region. Blakeman believes that his administration can offer a safe and affordable alternative for those fleeing the rising crime and economic challenges in New York City. As he continues to advocate for law enforcement and strict immigration policies in partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Blakeman positions himself as a bulwark against what he perceives as the encroaching threat of socialist governance in the neighboring city.
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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, a Republican whose county neighbors New York City, said that he is directing authorities to install cameras and security technology along the border with the city in light of the election of Mayor-elect
Zohran Mamdani
.
In an interview with Fox News Digital, Blakeman, who was just re-elected earlier this month to serve a second term in the majority blue county, said he will be taking extra precautions to preserve law and order in Nassau County in light of the socialist mayor-elect, Mamdani.
“We are doing everything necessary to make sure that Nassau County is safe,” he said. “We are installing technology along the border of
New York City
that will read license plates, that will have facial recognition, that will have video cameras.”
He also stated that the county is hiring new police officers in addition to its existing force and the 100 police cadets currently enrolled in the Nassau County Police Academy.
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“Our cops are doing a great job, and I’m going to continue to give them the personnel and the resources, technology and equipment and training that will now allow them to combat any situation that would jeopardize the security and safety of our communities here in Nassau County,” he said.
Meanwhile, Blakeman said Mamdani “talks like he’s pro-criminal, not pro-victim.”
While Republicans in Virginia, New Jersey and New York suffered electoral defeats earlier this month, Blakeman won his race by close to 12 percentage points. He beat out a Democrat in a county with over 100,000 more registered Democrats than Republicans.
He attributes this victory to leaning into his messages on improving public safety and affordability, which he said resonates with all demographics. He did not even shy away from his condemnation of New York sanctuary policies and the county’s partnership with
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
.
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“New York State was an area that was safe, and I think basically that’s what the people are craving,” he explained.
“I never ran away from my
pro-Trump policies
. I supported the president, and I continue to support the president. People respected me for that, even if they disagree, because they knew that I wasn’t a phony. And yet, at the same time, what I was doing on parallel tracks is reaching out to the communities … and let them know that I am a county executive for all people, so I’m going to continue to make their neighborhoods safer. I’m going to keep taxes down.”
“Our campaign appealed to the independent voters and crossover Democrats,” he explained. “That’s why I think we were a bright star on an otherwise dark night on
election night
.”
This law-and-order message stands in stark contrast with Mamdani’s history of comments calling the police racist, anti-queer and a public safety threat. Though Mamdani walked back those statements during his campaign, his proposal to replace law enforcement officers with mental health workers has raised concerns about a further deepening of crime in New York City.
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While New York swings to the left, Blakeman said his approach counters the momentum around Mamdani’s
socialist policy proposals
.
“Right now, I see his values as anti-American,” he said. “So, I have a lot of issues with Mamdani.”
“We built the greatest economic city in the world, with the financial capital of the world being in New York City. His policies will probably destroy that,” he went on, adding that if people are leaving New York City, “They’re welcome to come to Nassau County, where it’s safe and affordable.”
