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LaLota, Avlon Talk Immigration in Inaugural Podcast in '1st District Matters' Series

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John Avlon, the Democratic candidate, and Nick LaLota, the Republican incumbent, are vying to represent New York's 1st Congressional District.

John Avlon, the Democratic candidate, and Nick LaLota, the Republican incumbent, are vying to represent New York's 1st Congressional District.

Democratic candidate John Avlon is interviewed for the 1st District Matters podcast at WLIW-FM studios in Southampton. BILL SUTTON

Democratic candidate John Avlon is interviewed for the 1st District Matters podcast at WLIW-FM studios in Southampton. BILL SUTTON

Christopher Walsh on Sep 26, 2024
While both profess support for legal immigration and acknowledge its benefit to the United States, Republican 1st District U.S. Representative Nick LaLota and John Avlon, the Democratic candidate who hopes... more

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