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Lawmakers launch fight against Levy's bid for guv

Quick ReadCiting his strident opposition to illegal immigration, minority lawmakers vowed to derail Steve Levy's bid for governor.

Levy and Gordian Raacke, left, executive director of

Photo credit: Photo by Ed Betz | Levy and Gordian Raacke, left, executive director of Renewable Energy Long Island, examine solar panels on the roof of the Suffolk County Police Headquarters in Yaphank in April.

ALBANY - Citing his strident opposition to illegal immigration, minority lawmakers yesterday vowed to derail Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy's bid for governor.

Seven Assembly members, including Philip Ramos (D-Brentwood), said they planned a statewide publicity campaign against Levy and boycott of his political contributors.

Four of the lawmakers, all Hispanic, wouldn't rule out...

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