Nassau border plans bad for pocketbook

In an apparent attempt to enhance his credentials for his likely run for governor, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman plans to increase electronic surveillance and put more police officers at the Nassau-Queens border [“Exec: Nassau boosting security on NYC border,” Long Island & NYC, Nov. 26].

What a terrific way to boost ticket sales at the border-hugging UBS Arena, especially this winter when several popular Latino acts have scheduled concerts. The Supreme Court has permitted U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, with Blakeman’s endorsement, to stop anyone at any time based on their looks. So, will Latino concertgoers be happy to deal with inconveniences if ICE makes a mistake and detains people?

I hope already overtaxed Nassau res

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