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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.

Story image: Veterans to receive 3.6% benefit increase under new cost-of-living adjustment

Veterans to receive 3.6% benefit increase under new cost-of-living adjustment

A new 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will increase payments for military retirees and veterans receiving disability compensation.

Story image: Taxing LI: Popular weight-loss drugs help drive up health insurance costs, experts say

Taxing LI: Popular weight-loss drugs help drive up health insurance costs, experts say

Story image: Taxing Long Island: The upgrade and drawback for the new online system for unemployment insurance

Taxing Long Island: The upgrade and drawback for the new online system for unemployment insurance

Story image: Taxing LI: Workers pay 9% more for employer-sponsored health benefits in 2026

Taxing LI: Workers pay 9% more for employer-sponsored health benefits in 2026

Story image: Poll: Voters frustrated with both parties ahead of election

Poll: Voters frustrated with both parties ahead of election

A new national survey from The New York Times and Siena University reveals widespread dissatisfaction among voters across the country, with many expressing concern that neither Democrats nor Republicans are focused on the right priorities.

Story image: Taxing Long Island: Volunteer firefighter tax credit will make 'a little difference,' more incentives needed

Taxing Long Island: Volunteer firefighter tax credit will make 'a little difference,' more incentives needed