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William Lindsay has rare lung cancer

Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer William J. Lindsay

Photo credit: Thomas A. Ferrara | Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer William J. Lindsay at the Democratic election night party in Hauppauge. (Nov. 8, 2011)

The presiding officer of the Suffolk County Legislature announced Monday that he has been diagnosed with a rare form of lung cancer.

William Lindsay (D-Holbrook), who was first elected in 2001 and has served as presiding officer since 2006, told lawmakers and staff of his condition between the day's first two legislative committee meetings, which he sat through as part of his usual routine.

"With...

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