Taxing Long Island

Taxing Long Island

Taxing Long Island

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

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Story image: EXCLUSIVE: Pigeon droppings, corroded columns and safety concerns highlight Nassau Comptroller report on LIRR Stations

EXCLUSIVE: Pigeon droppings, corroded columns and safety concerns highlight Nassau Comptroller report on LIRR Stations

The report also details concerns about the burgeoning pigeon population at many stations, including Valley Stream and Lynbrook.

Story image: Taxing Long Island: State comptroller's office to help Long Islanders obtain unclaimed funds

Taxing Long Island: State comptroller's office to help Long Islanders obtain unclaimed funds

Story image: Unemployment benefits increasing to $869 per week in New York

Unemployment benefits increasing to $869 per week in New York

Story image: Price of housing rentals increasing on Long Island

Price of housing rentals increasing on Long Island

Story image: State, local incentives for energy efficient home improvements stay, as federal tax credits end in 2026

State, local incentives for energy efficient home improvements stay, as federal tax credits end in 2026

According to the New York State Research and Development Authority, residents can get up to $3,000 in rebates for efficient, emission-free systems.

Story image: Federal tax credits for energy efficiency home improvements ending by 2026

Federal tax credits for energy efficiency home improvements ending by 2026