🚨 More Than Two Dozen Arrested in Major Long Island Gang Bust Nassau and Suffolk authorities just took down a dangerous network of gang members in a sweeping bust across Long Island. 🕵️‍♂️ Over 24 individuals arrested 💣 Seized: firearms, drugs, and illegal cash 🔗 Linked to violent crimes and organized street-level activity 🌆 Bust comes amid growing concerns about suburban gang expansion into NY metro areas This is exactly why New York needs targeted enforcement in high-risk zones—and smarter community intervention to stop recruitment before it starts. 📢 We’re getting tougher on crime—but smarter on non-violent reform. The system must protect families and give first-time, low-level offenders a path out. 📍 Stay informed. Stay engaged. #JSA2026 #LongIsland #GangBust #NassauCounty #SuffolkCounty #CriminalJusticeReform #ToughOnCrime #SmartOnReform 🔗 Full story https://www.nbcnewyork.com/on-air/as-seen-on/more-than-two-dozen-arrested-in-major-gang-bust-on-long-island/6247395/?amp=1

🗳️ BETTR Campaign Post | April 21, 2025 🔥 JSA2026: “I’m Rewriting What It Means to Be a Felon in New York” For decades, New York has treated non-violent offenders like violent criminals—stripping them of their rights, futures, and humanity long after they’ve served their time. That ends the day I take office. As Governor of New York, I will redefine what a “felon” is under state law. From that day forward, only violent criminals will carry the legal designation of “felon.” Non-violent offenders will be reclassified—and their rights will be restored. 🔧 The JSA Fix: Redefining Felons, Restoring Rights “Felon” will be redefined to only include convictions involving violence, coercion, or sexual harm. Non-violent individuals (such as drug possession, property crimes, fraud without bodily harm) will be reclassified as “offenders”, not felons. All non-violent offenders who have served their time will have their civil rights restored—including: ✅ Voting ✅ Gun ownership ✅ Jury service ✅ Public office eligibility ✅ Professional licensing They will no longer be branded for life. They will be treated like citizens, not permanent criminals. 🇺🇸 But What About Federal Law? Here’s the legal key: Under federal law (18 U.S. Code § 922(g)(1)), the gun ban only applies if someone is considered a felon and has not had their rights restored. So I say this: If New York won’t call them felons — then Washington can’t treat them like one. By redefining the classification and restoring rights explicitly, we give non-violent former offenders the legal foundation to reclaim their Second Amendment rights. 🧱 They Will Try to Stop Me. Let Them. I expect lawsuits. I expect politicians, lawyers, and activist judges to panic. I welcome it. Let them step forward. Let the court challenges come. I will stand for every man and woman who made a mistake, served their sentence, and now lives under silent exile. I will say to them: “Your punishment is over. Your freedom is restored. And no one will take it from you again—not while I’m Governor of New York.” 👥 This Isn’t a Democrat or Republican Issue. It’s a Humanity Issue. We need public safety — and that starts with distinguishing real threats from reformed citizens. Keeping non-violent offenders branded for life only pushes them further away from jobs, family, and society. This is about dignity. Opportunity. And redemption. 📢 Spread the Word A BETTR New York starts by restoring those who never should’ve been destroyed. This is how we fight mass incarceration and protect our streets — without destroying lives over technicalities. I’m Jason S. Arnold, and I’m running for Governor to give New York BETTR laws, BETTR justice, and BETTR freedom. #JSA2026 #TurnNYRed #BETTRJustice #RedefineFelon #SecondChance #GunRights #CriminalJusticeReform #BETTRCampaign 📅 April 21, 2025 📞 Campaign HQ: (516) 586-0660 📧 jaysarnold@icloud.com 🌐 https://bettrsm.com