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Suffolk executive unveils bills aimed at overhauling county's Department of Social Services

The Suffolk Department of Social Services came under fire following the death of 8-year-old Thomas Valva, with many people criticizing the agency for missing signs of abuse.

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Mar 4, 2020, 3:35 PM

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