Stance: know where they stand

Rallied in August 2026 for a bill that would let judges consider a defendant's dangerousness when setting bail. New York does not currently have that standard.

“this legislation that will remedy a situation that was created by (Gov.) Kathy Hochul and the Democrats in the legislature that have made us less safe.”

WXXI News · 2026-08-17

Blakeman touts 'dangerousness standard' in setting bail, claiming crime is up

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Congestion pricing

End

The Manhattan congestion toll should stay.

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For

Said he would end congestion pricing on his first day as governor.

“It's wrongheaded. It doesn't make sense. It's another tax. And quite frankly, I will end it on Day 1.”

News 12 · 2026-02-12

Blakeman Says He Would End Wrongheaded Congestion Pricing On Day 1 If Elected Governor

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Immigration

Take part

Local police should stay out of federal immigration enforcement.

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For

Ended Nassau County's 287(g) agreement with ICE to comply with the new state ban, and said Nassau would join a sheriffs' federal lawsuit challenging it. He said he would still tell police to cooperate with ICE whenever possible.

“This law is written in the blood of victims past, present and future”

WAMC · 2026-08-26

Blakeman bows to NY law limiting cooperation with ICE

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Climate law

Repeal

New York should keep its 2019 climate law.

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For

Has said he would end the 2019 climate law on his first day as governor. He calls it a green energy scam.

“On Day One, I will put an end to the CLCPA and (Governor) Hochul's green energy scam”