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Blakeman Slams Hochul's $4.5B Migrant Spending Priorities

12/29/2025

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Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County Executive and Republican gubernatorial candidate, criticized Hochul for migrant aid priorities.
He said Hochul spent $4.5 billion on migrant services that could fund infrastructure.
Blakeman argued that New York City and state expenditures on migrants exceed $12 billion, revealing disagreements over spending priorities.
Hochul's campaign spokesperson accused Blakeman of promoting policies associated with U.S. President Donald Trump that harm New York families.

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Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County Executive and Republican gubernatorial candidate, criticized Hochul for migrant aid priorities.
He said Hochul spent $4.5 billion on migrant services that could fund infrastructure.
Blakeman argued that New York City and state expenditures on migrants exceed $12 billion, revealing disagreements over spending priorities.
Hochul's campaign spokesperson accused Blakeman of promoting policies associated with U.S. President Donald Trump that harm New York families.