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History for first Black state senator to represent LI

Siela Bynoe made history this year when she was sworn in as the first Black New York state senator to represent Long Island in the chamber’s 247-year history. NewsdayTV’s Virginia Huie reports. Credit: Newsday; Photo credit: New York State Senate; Debbie Egan-Chin; Hans Pennink; Siela Bynoe/Kendall Rodriguez

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