NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY OFFICE OF ASSEMBLYMEMBER ARAVELLA SIMOTAS For Immediate Release April 4, !

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Simotas and UCCA Host Annual Town Hall Meeting

Local elected officials and city, state, and federal agency representatives respond to constituent questions and community concerns
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