""In Nassau we have not permitted the lawless rioting that has threatened the safety and security of the Jewish community in New York City and on college campuses," Blakeman said, adding that demonstrators who break the law must "face arrest" and that local policies banning face coverings during protests have helped deter violence."
""As the leader of Nassau County, home to 1.5 million people, of which almost 300,000 identify as Jewish, I have made protecting the Jewish community a priority," Blakeman told The Algemeiner."
""These professional paid agitators know that in Nassau they face arrest if they break the law," he said, adding that Nassau has "made it illegal for them to wear masks for them to hide their identities.""
Bruce Blakeman, the Republican gubernatorial candidate in New York, is focusing on a law-and-order platform that addresses antisemitism and supports Israel. He cites his record in Nassau County, which has a significant Jewish population, as a model for statewide governance. Blakeman advocates for stricter enforcement against protests and has implemented policies to deter violence, including banning face coverings during demonstrations. He highlights the importance of protecting the Jewish community amid rising antisemitic incidents and criticizes New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for his stance on Israel.
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