Nassau Standard

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Melanie D'Arrigo, Friends of Melanie Darrigo, refunded $500 to Froda Brotemarkle on July 11, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

FEC data shows the refunded expenditure was for: "Contribution refund to an individual, partnership or limited liability company."

Friends of Melanie Darrigo has refunded $16,300 total since Feb. 1.