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Suffolk lawmakers look to curb scrap metal thievery

Suffolk lawmakers introduced a bill Tuesday they hope will curb a growing trend of scrap metal thievery. With the market prices of copper, brass, tin, stainless steel and aluminum on the rise, Suffolk

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