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Blakeman's High-Tech Surveillance Sparks Controversy in Nassau

11/29/2025

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Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County Executive, plans high-tech surveillance along Long Island's border with New York City.
He criticized Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect, for "pro-criminal" policies ahead of his January 2026 take office.
Blakeman would fund the surveillance through asset forfeitures and increase police presence and collaboration with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Democrats in Nassau County condemned the plan as wasteful, saying it prioritizes Blakeman's political ambitions over public safety.

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Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County Executive, plans high-tech surveillance along Long Island's border with New York City.
He criticized Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect, for "pro-criminal" policies ahead of his January 2026 take office.
Blakeman would fund the surveillance through asset forfeitures and increase police presence and collaboration with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Democrats in Nassau County condemned the plan as wasteful, saying it prioritizes Blakeman's political ambitions over public safety.