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: 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

The law extends property tax benefits to spouses of volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers killed in the line of duty.

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

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

Story image: Cost of living talks to be held at 2025 Long Island Smart Growth Summit

Cost of living talks to be held at 2025 Long Island Smart Growth Summit

Story image: Taxing Long Island: Lawmakers to crack down on use and regulation of e-bikes

Taxing Long Island: Lawmakers to crack down on use and regulation of e-bikes

Suffolk lawmakers say there have already been six e-bike related deaths this year, and now they're working to turn the tide.

Story image: Taxing Long Island: More home buyers taking out adjustable-rate mortgages

Taxing Long Island: More home buyers taking out adjustable-rate mortgages