Dems and GOP Spending Supports Candidates in Local Elections

Oct 17, 2024

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Lawrence Levy

Newsday talked to Lawrence Levy, associate vice president and executive dean of the National Center for Suburban Studies, about upcoming local elections and how the GOP and Democrats are spending big dollars to support their candidates for the Senate and state Assembly.



“The parties seem to be putting their money where it can make the most difference,” said Dean Levy.

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Lawrence Levy

Associate Vice President and Executive Dean of the National Center for Surburban

Dean Levy works close with Hofstra’s academic community to shape an innovative agenda for suburban study

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