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Levy: Decision is mine on granting retirement incentives

Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy said Wednesday state law gives him "sole authority" in deciding which county workers can qualify for state retirement incentives not lawmakers.

In an effort to block legislators from passing a broader plan next week, Levy said, "It's pretty clear the county executive has the final word. We will continue to chat with the legislature and try to work with them...

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