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Levy takes first steps in run for governor

Quick ReadBy forming the exploratory committee for a gubernatorial run, Steve Levy may have created the possibility of a three-way Democratic primary.

Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy (Nov. 20, 2009)

Photo credit: Newsday File / Joseph D. Sullivan | Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy (Nov. 20, 2009)

Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy Sunday became the first New York Democrat to formally say he may challenge Democratic Gov. David A. Paterson's re-election this year by formally announcing creation of an exploratory committee to weigh a gubernatorial run.

By forming the exploratory committee, Levy publicly jumps out in front of Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, who officially is running for...

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