The Whitestone Republican Club drew a packed standing-room-only crowd on Wednesday, March 11, as local activists and candidates packed the American Legion hall, located at 10-20 Clintonville St., for a high-energy meeting focused on the 2026 elections, public safety and the future political direction of New York.
Headlining the evening was Nassau County Executive and gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman, who delivered a forceful address centered on crime, taxes and energy policy. Blakeman, joined by his lieutenant governor running mate, Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood, emphasized a law-and-order platform and a statewide coalition bridging New York City and upstate voters.
