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Blakeman blocked from speaking at Dominican Day Parade; organizers cite his ties to Trump
Blakeman was barred from speaking at the Dominican Day Parade, with organizers citing his representation of Trump's agenda, per the NY Post (Jul 27). Backfilled from prior window: the incident became one of the two examples Blakeman's campaign cites as evidence of Democratic "cheating" in the governor's race.
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Source: NY Post · Jul 30, 2026 · Credibility Tier 2 · Permalink https://reviewhochul.com/news/blakeman-dominican-parade-block-jul-2026
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