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Levy campaign refunds still unclaimed

Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy during a news

Photo credit: Joseph D. Sullivan | Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy during a news conference. (Nov. 16, 2011)

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Some Suffolk County executive aides have dubbed it the "Steve Levy Christmas Club."

For the aides, refunds from Levy's $3.9-million campaign kitty that they helped build through their donations may be the one silver lining in a holiday season when job futures are in doubt as a new administration comes in. For other donors, it's an unexpected windfall.

But nearly 2,000 donors have yet...

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