The Lie:
- Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman says Nassau is the most affordable County in New York State.
Why You May Believe the Lie:
- Blakeman repeatedly claims that Nassau is the most affordable county in New York State.
The Truth:
- Although he’s County Executive, Blakeman doesn’t seem to know that Nassau is one of the most expensive counties in New York, and across the country.
- Blakeman is largely insulated, he’s chauffeured in an SUV, doesn’t have to pump or pay for gas, and likely didn’t have to scale back his summer barbecues because of a 14.8% increase in beef prices.
- Blakeman supports Trump’s tariffs even though they are one of the main drivers of inflation, making goods and services more expensive.
- Blakeman also supports Trump’s healthcare cuts which are increasing health care costs for everyone.
Action You Can Take:
- Share this post on your social media and email and discuss it with your friends.
Source & Additional Media:
- Long Island Press, “Blakeman touts public safety, claims affordability in State of the County,” By J. Cav Scott. March 10, 2026
- Newsday, “Bruce Blakeman touts Nassau as an ‘affordable’ place to live” By Randi F. Marshall, October 25, 2025
- CNBC, “The 15 U.S. cities with the highest cost of living—San Francisco isn’t No. 1” By Mike Winters, August 22, 2023.
- City and State, “Hempstead staffers alleged Bruce Blakeman used them as personal chauffeurs” By Jeff Coltin, October 7, 2021.
- USDA Economic Research Service, Food Price Outlook – Summary Findings by Hayden Stewart, Diansheng Dong or Wilson Sinclair, May 22, 2026.
- NY Post, Democratic challenger raps Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s support of Trump’s tariffs By Carl Campanile, April 7, 2025,
- Center for American Progress, “House Republicans’ Big, ‘Beautiful’ Bill Would Make Health Care More Expensive for Americans With Medicare and Other Insurance” Arguello, et. al. (2025, June 12).
- Rosen, A. (2025, July 30). How New Federal Legislation Will Affect Health Care Costs and Access for Americans. Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School.
- PublicNow.com “02/27/2026 | News release | “Bruce Blakeman’s Running Mate Joins Him In Support Of Cutting Medicaid,” 2/27/26.
