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<p>Hempstead Town Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney released a statement Sunday regarding a controversial comment that came from her Facebook page on a News 12 Long Island story. </p>

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Councilwoman releases statement on controversial Facebook comment

<p>Hempstead Town Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney released a statement Sunday regarding a controversial comment that came from her Facebook page on a News 12 Long Island story. </p>

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Councilwoman releases statement on controversial Facebook comment

<p>Hempstead Town Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney released a statement Sunday regarding a controversial comment that came from her Facebook page on a News 12 Long Island story.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Hempstead Town Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney released a statement Sunday regarding a controversial comment that came from her Facebook page on a News 12 Long Island story. </p>