Some Long Islanders skeptical about proposed GOP tax plan

<p>President Donald Trump is touting his proposed tax cut plan as a "Christmas present" for the middle class, but many Long Island residents are not convinced.</p>

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Dec 17, 2017, 5:19 PM

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Some Long Islanders skeptical about proposed GOP tax plan

<p>President Donald Trump is touting his proposed tax cut plan as a "Christmas present" for the middle class, but many Long Island residents are not convinced.</p>

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Proposed law would require Suffolk County businesses to turn over security footage to aid police investigations

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Trump pushes for federal gas tax suspension as Long Islanders seek relief at the pump

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Some Long Islanders skeptical about proposed GOP tax plan

<p>President Donald Trump is touting his proposed tax cut plan as a &quot;Christmas present&quot; for the middle class, but many Long Island residents are not convinced.</p>

Top Stories

Proposed law would require Suffolk County businesses to turn over security footage to aid police investigations

Sunny today with chance of thunderstorms Thursday; warm up for weekend

Woman wanted for harassing child at trampoline park in Suffolk County

Holtsville man arrested for embezzling over $400K from employer

MTA urges LIRR riders to prepare for possible strike as negotiations continue

3 New Yorkers among passengers exposed in MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak, says DOH

Gilgo Beach serial killer investigation detailed in former police commissioner’s new book

Islanders Children's Foundation donates $150K to create child support center for Northwell Health

Hot Toys: Super Mario toys

New pizzeria comes to Williston Park

Tax experts warn Suffolk homeowners about tax grievance scams ahead of filing deadline

Man shot dead by police stabbed his mother over 40 times on Mother's Day

Trial underway for man accused of driving drunk into a Deer Park nail salon, killing 4, injuring others

Arrest made in 2024 Deer Park carjacking that left disabled man dead

Trump pushes for federal gas tax suspension as Long Islanders seek relief at the pump

Long Island law enforcement officials view new security technology that can help prevent crime

Merrick duo arrested after substances believed to be cocaine, ketamine seized

Fire destroys portions of Garden City Park service station

Supreme Court temporarily extends women’s access to a widely used abortion pill

Selden home without bedrooms back on the market at slashed price

<p>President Donald Trump is touting his proposed tax cut plan as a "Christmas present" for the middle class, but many Long Island residents are not convinced.</p>