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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: Long Island nonprofit steps up to help seniors during cold snap 
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Long Island nonprofit steps up to help seniors during cold snap 

The Garden City based not-for-profit, which hosts and organizes a series of social service programs, is working to meet the needs of seniors in a variety of ways.

Story image: AAA: Gas prices continue to drop despite cold temperatures
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AAA: Gas prices continue to drop despite cold temperatures

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

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

Story image: Gen-Z, millennials leaving New York for better financial climate, report shows
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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
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Taxing Long Island: LIRR riders brace for rate hikes, new fees