NEW YORK (VINnews.com) – Nassau County Executive and Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman joined the Viktor Frankl Podcast with Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch, for an in-depth interview, warning that New York is at a crossroads as rising antisemitism, crime, and the growing influence of democratic socialism reshape the political landscape.

Blakeman said protecting New York’s Jewish community would be one of his highest priorities as governor. Pointing to the sharp rise in antisemitic incidents, he criticized both Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul, arguing that state leaders have failed to confront growing hostility toward Jewish New Yorkers. Drawing on his record in Nassau County, Blakeman pledged to aggressively enforce the law, support police, and ensure that violent protests and attacks on Jewish communities are met with swift action.

The interview also focused on crime and public safety. Blakeman called New York’s cashless bail law “a disaster,” saying it has created a revolving door for repeat offenders while driving businesses and families out of the state. He vowed to restore stronger support for law enforcement, fully staff police departments, and reverse policies that he believes have made New Yorkers feel less safe.

Turning to the economy, Blakeman argued that New York has become one of the nation’s least affordable states because of high taxes, soaring utility costs, and excessive regulation. He proposed lowering taxes, reducing energy costs, encouraging business investment, and ending spending on illegal migrants in order to keep families and employers from leaving New York.

Blakeman also warned against the growing influence of democratic socialism, arguing that socialist policies have consistently failed around the world and would further weaken New York’s economy if implemented.

Concluding the interview, Blakeman expressed optimism that New York can once again become the Empire State by restoring public safety, expanding economic opportunity, and providing strong leadership.

“Help is on the way,” Blakeman said. “I’m running for governor for you, for your children, and for your grandchildren.”