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Blakeman: DMV is ‘Failing’ on Commercial Driver’s License Enforcement

March 31, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off on Blakeman: DMV is ‘Failing’ on Commercial Driver’s License Enforcement
By Hank Russell Nassau County Executive and Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman held a press conference over the weekend in Pembroke calling for the state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to stop issuing commercial driver’s […]
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Blakeman Closes Gap against Hochul

March 31, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off on Blakeman Closes Gap against Hochul
By Hank Russell Governor Kathy Hochul is still leading her opponent, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, but her lead is not as strong as it used to be, according to a new poll. The Siena […]
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Poll Shows Blakeman Trailing by Only Single Digits

March 28, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off on Poll Shows Blakeman Trailing by Only Single Digits
By Hank Russell A new internal poll has found that Kathy Hochul’s lead in the race for governor has shrunk to single digits, with her opponent within striking distance of taking the lead. According to […]
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Official: Bill Would Offer ‘Largest Tax Cut in State History’

March 26, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off on Official: Bill Would Offer ‘Largest Tax Cut in State History’
By Hank Russell A local state senator is looking to push through a bill that he says will offer residents “the largest tax cut in state history.” Steven D. Rhoads (R-Levittown) recently introduced The Taxpayer […]
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Dems Call out Blakeman over Use of Opioid Settlement Funding

March 26, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off on Dems Call out Blakeman over Use of Opioid Settlement Funding
By Hank Russell Nassau County Executive and GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman was accused by the New York State Democratic Party and Democratic members of the Nassau County Legislature of mishandling funds that came from […]
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Officials Say Housing Bill Would Override Local Control

March 25, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off on Officials Say Housing Bill Would Override Local Control
By Hank Russell Republican members of the state Legislature held a press conference on March 24 to express their opposition to a housing bill that they said would strip local communities of their ability to […]
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Bipartisan Bill Would Put the Brakes on Excessive Fees

March 25, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off on Bipartisan Bill Would Put the Brakes on Excessive Fees
By Hank Russell A local state senator recently introduced a bill with an assemblyman from a neighboring state that they said will keep law-abiding motorists from being socked with fees and administrative charges if they […]
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Where Does Blakeman Stand on Minimum Wage?

March 24, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off on Where Does Blakeman Stand on Minimum Wage?
By Hank Russell The New York State Democratic Committee took Nassau County Executive and GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman to task for pushing for a “small minimum wage,” which they say hurts New York workers. […]
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‘Molotov Madness’: Cocktail Arrests Spark Bail Reform, Sanctuary Debate

March 21, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off on ‘Molotov Madness’: Cocktail Arrests Spark Bail Reform, Sanctuary Debate
Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri On March 1, 2026, Suffolk County Police arrested three El Salvadoran nationals in the United States illegally, who were found in possession of two Molotov Cocktails and […]
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NYS Dems Call Blakeman ‘Suck-Up’ In New Ad

March 21, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off on NYS Dems Call Blakeman ‘Suck-Up’ In New Ad
By Hank Russell The New York State Democrats launched a new commercial against Nassau County Executive and GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman as part of its seven-figure ad campaign blitz. In the commercial, called “Suck-Up,” […]

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