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Republicans could lose control of State Senate

ALBANY - Nearly 70 years of Republican domination of the State Senate could end after the fall elections - and with it would go Long Island's main power base in the Capitol since 1974.

Democrats need to pick up only two seats to gain control of the 62-seat chamber. Their best prospects appear to be defeating veteran incumbents Caesar Trunzo of Brentwood or Serphin Maltese of Queens and winning...

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