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Ex-Northport deputy mayor: 'I got the verbal OK' for controversial home construction

The former deputy mayor of Northport insists construction that embroiled him in controversy and ended with him leaving his post was done with a "verbal OK."

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The former deputy mayor of Northport insists construction that embroiled him in controversy and ended with him leaving his post was done with a "verbal OK."

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