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Two friends vie to lead Brookhaven Democrats

Marc Alessi, the new Brookhaven town Democratic chairman.

Photo credit: James Carbone | Marc Alessi, the new Brookhaven town Democratic chairman. (July 2010)

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Call them the rebound boys.

Former Assemb. Marc Alessi, narrowly defeated in November's Republican tide, is looking to make a comeback by running for Brookhaven Democratic chairman.

His opponent is party newcomer Doug Segall, a Democrat only since 2008 who, despite the backing of former County Executive Robert Gaffney and state Sen. Kenneth LaValle, was trounced a decade ago in a bid...

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