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Blakeman blasts Hochul for sanctuary policies after NYC ICE shooting during contentious gov debate

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McCarthy, C. (2026, October 13). Blakeman blasts Hochul for sanctuary policies after NYC ICE shooting during contentious gov debate. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/13/us-news/blakeman-blasts-hochul-for-sanctuary-policies-as-two-spar-on-immigration-after-nyc-ice-shooting/

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During a gubernatorial debate, Bruce Blakeman criticized Governor Kathy Hochul's sanctuary policies after an incident where ICE agents shot a man in the Bronx. Blakeman accused the shooter of being involved in gang activity and emphasized his support for federal immigration enforcement. In response, Hochul accused Blakeman of backing reckless ICE practices that endanger public safety, specifically citing the potential risk to civilians, including children.

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During a contentious New York gubernatorial debate on October 13, 2026, Governor Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman clashed over federal immigration enforcement following an incident where ICE agents shot at a vehicle in the Marble Hill neighborhood of The Bronx. Blakeman criticized the man involved, calling him a "gangbanger," and stated his support for law enforcement and federal laws that protect public safety. In response, Hochul accused Blakeman of backing reckless ICE actions, noting that such tactics could endanger innocent lives, including a five-year-old child who could have been in the vehicle at the time.

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Gov. Kathy Hochul and GOP challenger Bruce Blakeman sparred early on federal immigration enforcement in the wake of ICE agents shooting a man in the Marble Hill neighborhood of The Bronx. asserted

agents → spar → Bronx

“What was the guy doing in the state in the first place?” Blakeman said, railing, “He’s a gangbanger. asserted

He → do → place

“I back law enforcement, and I back the laws of both our federal government, our state government, and I give our law enforcement professionals the tools they need to keep us safe,” the Nassau exec continued. asserted

exec → back → us

Hochul charged Blakeman with supporting reckless ICE agents. asserted

Hochul → charge → agents

“He’d be fine if ICE agents shoot into cars, shoot guns into vehicles, not knowing who’s inside and could have killed a five-year-old child,” she said. uncertain

she → shoot → child

Blakeman blasts Hochul for sanctuary policies after NYC ICE shooting during contentious gov debate

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