<p>In his first state of the county address, Suffolk County Executive&nbsp;Edward P.&nbsp;Romaine&nbsp;spoke of public safety, outstanding lawsuits and more of his top priorities. NewsdayTV&#39;s Macy Egeland reports.</p>


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