United Federation LEOS-PBA Is the First Law Enforcement Union to Endorse Bruce Blakeman for Governor of New York

(l) to right former world boxing champion Iran (the Blade) Barkley who held world championships in three weight classes, including the World Boxing Council (WBC) middleweight title from 1988 to 1989, the International Boxing Federation (IBF) super middleweight title from 1992 to 1993, and the World Boxing Association (WBA) light heavyweight title in 1992. United Federation LEOS-PBA President Charles (Chip) Strebeck). Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman who just announced he is running for Governor of New York and Vito Antuofermo an Italian American actor who appeared in the Godfather III and retired professional boxer. He is a former undisputed World Middleweight Champion.

December 9, 2025, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, a Long Island Republican who touts his support of ICE, said he is running for governor of New York, setting up a primary battle with Rep. Elise Stefanik, an ally of President Trump.

“I’m running for governor to put the people of our state first,” Blakeman said in a statement Tuesday. “It’s time for leadership that fixes problems, protects families, and makes New York affordable and safe again.”

On the heels of this announcement by Bruce Blakeman, both the United Federation LEOS-PBA and the LEOS-PBA Executive Boards invited Bruce to attend our Executive Board meeting which was held on December 10, 2025 at which time our unions endorsed Bruce Blakeman as the next Governor of New York.

"Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has always been a friend of law enforcement officers and our Unions and on a single phone call less than 24 hours from making his announcement, Bruce graciously came to our Executive Board meeting to seek our support. Because of this we are happy to be the first law enforcement Union to openly endorse Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman for Governor of New York". noted Charles Chip Strebeck, President United Federation LEOS-PBA

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