{"id":21381,"date":"2025-10-29T15:36:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T15:36:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/21381\/"},"modified":"2025-10-29T15:36:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T15:36:13","slug":"new-york-leader-pledges-more-cops-tougher-ice-partnership-if-nyc-elects-socialist-mayor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/21381\/","title":{"rendered":"New York leader pledges more cops, tougher ICE partnership if NYC elects socialist mayor"},"content":{"rendered":"

The top elected official in Nassau County on New York\u2019s Long Island has pledged to hire more police and expand the county\u2019s partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) if Zohran Mamdani<\/a> wins the New York City mayoral race next week.<\/p>\n

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, a Republican known for emphasizing public safety and fiscal restraint, made the pledge to appeal to New York City residents who may consider relocating to Long Island if the Democratic frontrunner takes City Hall, Blakeman’s spokesman told the New York Post.<\/p>\n

The move is part of Blakeman\u2019s re-election strategy<\/a> as he faces Democratic challenger Seth Koslow later this month, according to the outlet.<\/p>\n

Watch: Scathing Report Exposes What New Yorkers Think Of Sanctuary Policies As Mamdani Victory Looms<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Split<\/p>\n

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, left, and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman<\/p>\n

“In the unfortunate event of a Mamdani win, [Blakeman] will hire more police officers, increase cooperation with [ICE], and actively encourage people and businesses to move to the safest county in America,” Blakeman\u2019s spokesman, Chris Boyle, told the Post.<\/a><\/p>\n

In February, Blakeman announced that the county would partner with ICE<\/a> under a formal agreement allowing 10 detectives from the Nassau County Police Department to be “cross-designated” as ICE agents.<\/p>\n

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The arrangement permits these detectives to assist with immigration enforcement. The announcement also said the county jails would provide temporary detainee space for ICE, local detectives would notify ICE when arrests of undocumented immigrants occur, and they would embed with ICE for targeted operations, according to WABC.<\/p>\n

Under the deal, 10 Nassau County detectives have been trained and designated to work with ICE on apprehensions and investigations, and the county has reserved 50 jail cells for ICE to hold detainees for up to 72 hours before deportation or charging.<\/p>\n

Kristi Noem Rebukes Nyc Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani Over Ice ‘Abduction’ Claims<\/a><\/p>\n

Blakeman recently told Fox News Digital that the policies are “massively popular,” including among the county\u2019s Hispanic residents. He said they have been yielding results not only for Nassau County but for the wider region.<\/p>\n

Boyle declined to provide further details on how the county would expand its cooperation with ICE, according to the Post.<\/p>\n

Koslow has said that if elected, he would terminate the deal \u2014 aligning with Democratic policies on immigration.<\/p>\n

Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, has vowed to end New York City\u2019s cooperation with ICE, keep ICE out of city-run facilities and protect immigrant families from federal immigration enforcement efforts.<\/p>\n

\"ICE<\/p>\n

Federal agents and law enforcement stand outside 26 Federal Plaza on Oct. 21, 2025, in New York City.<\/p>\n

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Blakeman has served as Nassau County executive since 2022. Earlier this year, he spearheaded the passage of legislation<\/a> banning transgender athletes from competing in women\u2019s sports at county-owned facilities. A New York appeals court froze the ban earlier this month.<\/p>\n

Fox News\u2019 Peter Pinedo contributed to this report.<\/p>\n

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