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Few notice as special districts spend millions

Across Long Island, at scores of special districts that collect $473 million a year to pick up trash, distribute water and maintain community parks, critics say officials have all but kept out of the public spotlight, conducting their business as if they were members of a private club.

A Newsday review of records kept by these districts shows that indeed they have spent millions without close...

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