<p>Nassau Legis. Mazi Melesa Pilip was formally announced as the GOP candidate in the Third District special election for&nbsp;George Santos&#39;&nbsp;former congressional seat.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s Shari Einhorn reports.</p>


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