Blakeman taunts Hochul with Massapequa Chiefs name — as high schoolers troll NYS logo ‘ban’

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman defied New York State's ban on Native American school mascots by publicly supporting the Massapequa Chiefs name. Students also participated in protests against the state's policy.
“Once a Chief, always a Chief. You tried to take that away from Massapequa – no way."
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