<p>Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is expected to announce a gubernatorial run as soon as Tuesday, sources say.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s Jill Wagner reports.</p>


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Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is expected to announce a gubernatorial run as soon as Tuesday, sources say. NewsdayTV's Jill Wagner reports.

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Blakeman, a Republican, had been touring the state to gauge support following his big reelection win in November.

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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman on Monday led county officials in pushing back against the proposed plan to raise the tax rate from 7.25% to 11.5% on corporations that operate in New York State. Newsday reporter Candice Ferrette explains.

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Democrats Seth Koslow and Joseph Scianablo are looking to unseat Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Hempstead Town Supervisor John Ferretti. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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A solemn ceremony was held at the American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale where veterans were honored and roses were blessed and flown to the Statue of Liberty. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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