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GOP hopes to regain NY Senate seat in pivotal LI race

<p>Republican Massapequa Mayor Jeff Pravato launched his campaign for the 8th District state Senate seat Saturday morning, challenging Democratic freshman state Sen. John Brooks.</p>

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May 5, 2018, 4:51 PM

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