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

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.

The move is part of Blakeman’s re-election strategy as he faces Democratic challenger Seth Koslow later this month, according to the outlet.

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