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Billy Joel kicks in for ex-flame's campaign
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Billy Joel may not be able to vote for Republican candidate Trish Bergin as an Islip town board member, but the Piano Man gave $2,350 to his former flame’s campaign, according to records filed with the State Board of Elections.
The contribution is part of the $41,834 that Bergin raised as of July 10, of which she still has $24,680. She also got $2,000 from former Sen. Alfonse...
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