Gerry Wolkoff, developer of the proposed $4 billion Heartland Town Square in Central Islip and a longtime benefactor to many local political campaigns, has a personal in with the new administration of President Donald Trump, or at least the first lady.

His daughter-in law, Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, is slated to be a senior adviser to first lady Melania Trump. An event planner, Winston Wolkoff was a planner for Trump’s inaugural festivities. She is married to David Wolkoff, who works with his father in the family business.

Rick Brand

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Newsday Investigates: Girl was absent, late in half the school days in months before death ... University says hazing victim responsible for own injuries ... Crossing the Island in one day on public transportation ... Let's Go: Catskill Mountain Railroad

University says hazing victim responsible for own injuries ... Sanitation truck enthusiast gets 4th birthday surprise ... Out East: Safe space for animals Credit: Newsday

Newsday Investigates: Girl was absent, late in half the school days in months before death ... University says hazing victim responsible for own injuries ... Crossing the Island in one day on public transportation ... Let's Go: Catskill Mountain Railroad

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