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Islip GOP infighting 'not good' for party

February 2, 2013 8:07 PM By RICK BRAND rick.brand@newsday.com

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Photo credit: James Carbone, Randee Daddonna | Islip Town Supervisor Tom Croci, left; and Councilwoman Trish Bergin Weichbrodt. (Jan. 2, 2012; Jan. 29, 2013)

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The public battle over patronage in Islip could weaken the 5-0 GOP-Conservative Town Board majority if the fight isn't resolved, friends and enemies agree.

"They are over the cliff," said Suffolk County Legis. Thomas Barraga (R-West Islip), who is watching but trying to distance himself from the fray.

"This should have been taken care of without one word in print," Barraga said. Referring...

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