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Blakeman Blasts Hochul’s Bail Policies, Vetoes Two-Person Crews

By Drooid · Oct 21, 2026, 12:29 AM UTC · How we work

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Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman called Gov. Kathy Hochul the most pro-criminal governor in the United States.
He blamed Hochul’s cashless bail, Raise the Age, HALT Act, Clean Slate, and ICE non-cooperation for reduced safety.
Blakeman urged hiring more police, adding conductors, and improving lighting to boost subway security.
Hochul vetoed a bill requiring two-person subway crews, keeping one-person operation.

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Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman called Gov. Kathy Hochul the most pro-criminal governor in the United States.
He blamed Hochul’s cashless bail, Raise the Age, HALT Act, Clean Slate, and ICE non-cooperation for reduced safety.
Blakeman urged hiring more police, adding conductors, and improving lighting to boost subway security.
Hochul vetoed a bill requiring two-person subway crews, keeping one-person operation.