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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.

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Gen-Z, millennials leaving New York for better financial climate, report shows

From 2013-2023, the population of New Yorkers aged 18-34 dropped 1.9%.

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

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

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

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

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