Thursday, March 27, 2025
A large crowd showed for the kickoff to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s re-election campaign.
The American Legion Post 1066 in Massapequa was packed on Monday with a number of Nassau County officials in attendance including Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Philips, and Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino who asked the crowd if they’re ready to send a strong message across Nassau County and across America.
Saladino said that the last time the Democrats had control of Nassau County, they hiked taxes and crime soared through the roof, but Blakeman changed all of that.
“We love our families, we love our country, and we have a saying here in Massapequa, we stand for the American flag and we kneel for God,” Saladino said.
Blakeman has been serving for 3.5 years since he defeated incumbent Laura Curran in 2021. He is looking to serve for another four years and this race is said to be one of the closest watched races in 2025.
“I’m here to support Bruce, keep Nassau red and keep it safe and more affordable for the middle class,” county resident Amber Anderson said.
Other supporters included American Legion Post 2736 of East Meadow members Frank Salamino and Carl Hager, who both said that Blakeman is a “good guy.”
“Bruce Blakeman is a real gentleman,” said Hager.
The crowd cheered loudly as Blakeman stepped up to the podium and spoke of his accomplishments from lowering the crime rate and taxes, banning masks that supposedly led to hate crimes, prohibiting men from playing on women’s teams and supporting the police.
“We’re not defunding the police, we’re growing the police,” said Blakeman, who also lauded that he signed an executive order that prohibited the county from becoming a sanctuary place.
His expected opponent, Democratic County Legislator Seth Koslow, noted his opposition to Blakeman’s record.
“Under Bruce Blakeman, Nassau taxpayers are paying more and getting less,” Koslow said in a statement. “Taxes are higher, crime is rising, and millions in illegal fees have not been refunded. Instead of helping hardworking families, he is using taxpayer dollars to line the pockets of his political donors and party cronies. Nassau County deserves better. I will fight to put money back where it belongs, in the hands of taxpayers, and ensure our county is safe, affordable, and well-run for everyone.”
