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Castellane opposed Tonna appointment to Suffolk IDA
Photo credit: Steve Pfost
Jimmy Castellane, head of the Long Island Building Trades Council, did not attend a Suffolk legislative committee hearing last week, but it was no secret he strongly opposed appointment of former Presiding Officer Paul Tonna as a new Industrial Development Agency member.
During the hearing, it became clear Castellane called lawmakers opposing the appointment because Tonna has worked for...