Dem Donors Want Money Back From Levy

Thursday, Apr 22, 2010 | Updated 4:16 PM EDT

Steve Levy

Some Democratic donors who contributed to Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy's past campaigns want their money back now that he has switched parties to run for governor as a Republican.

A group of contributors discussed the matter at a news conference today organized by the state Democratic Party.

The party's new executive director, Charlie King, attended the event. He's a close adviser to Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, the all-but-certain Democratic nominee.

Since entering the race, Levy has been pressing his case to Republican county officials around the state, many of whom are skeptical about his party conversion.