Taxing Long Island

Taxing Long Island

Taxing Long Island

Congested roads, skyrocketing train fares and some of the highest taxes in the country.

Long Islanders are fed up, but News 12 is here to help!

Every Tuesday and Thursday morning we’ll tackle the issues that bother you most and help you look for solutions to what’s making life on Long Island so taxing.

Watch “Taxing Long Island” every Tuesday and Thursday morning starting at 5 a.m. only on News 12.

Story image: Taxing Long Island: LIRR riders brace for rate hikes, new fees

Taxing Long Island: LIRR riders brace for rate hikes, new fees

Starting Sunday, the cost of a monthly LIRR ticket will increase by 4.5 %.

Story image: Taxing Long Island: State Office of Cannabis Management touts impact of marijuana sales

Taxing Long Island: State Office of Cannabis Management touts impact of marijuana sales

Story image: Taxing Long Island: Brookhaven community raises concerns over cannabis dispensary proposal

Taxing Long Island: Brookhaven community raises concerns over cannabis dispensary proposal

Story image: Taxing Long Island: Gov. Hochul signs bill extending property tax benefits for first responders

Taxing Long Island: Gov. Hochul signs bill extending property tax benefits for first responders

Story image: Taxing Long Island: Republican lawmakers say state's climate goals could impact affordability crisis

Taxing Long Island: Republican lawmakers say state's climate goals could impact affordability crisis

The state Republican Conference says the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act is playing a big role.

Story image: Taxing Long Island: Americans say affordability crisis is affecting food, housing costs, survey claims

Taxing Long Island: Americans say affordability crisis is affecting food, housing costs, survey claims