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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: Romaine suggests moving more freight off LI by rails instead of roads

Romaine suggests moving more freight off LI by rails instead of roads

More than 21,000 trucks drive on the LIE every day, which is 11% of the expressway's traffic, according to the State Department of Transportation.

Story image: Analysts: Pothole problems persist on Long Island despite state investments

Analysts: Pothole problems persist on Long Island despite state investments

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

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

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

News 12’s Rich Barrabi has the details.

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

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