This is why recent actions by a majority of members of the county legislature are so disturbing. (www2.erie.gov)
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone speaks as members of the county legislature attend an annual organizational meeting at the William H. Rogers Legislature Building in Hauppauge on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015. (newsday.com)
The termination of Crist, 49, who has been a legislative liaison with the legislature's GOP majority for more than 20 years, followed a closed - door meeting late Friday by Republican members of the county legislature who agreed to authorize his termination, according to a person familiar with the matter. (timesunion.com)