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: Study finds Long Island sends billions in taxpayer dollars to New York state, receiving less in return

Study finds Long Island sends billions in taxpayer dollars to New York state, receiving less in return

New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says he has not done an analysis of region-by-region contributions.

Story image: High cost of child care is taxing for Long Islanders

High cost of child care is taxing for Long Islanders

Story image: Expensive car prices, tariffs force some Long Islanders to hold onto older vehicles

Expensive car prices, tariffs force some Long Islanders to hold onto older vehicles

Story image: Taxing Long Island: Changes to NYS pension budgets led to increases in local town taxes

Taxing Long Island: Changes to NYS pension budgets led to increases in local town taxes

Story image: Taxing Long Island: Nassau & Suffolk's low poverty rate percentages may not show complete picture

Taxing Long Island: Nassau & Suffolk's low poverty rate percentages may not show complete picture

Former State Sen. John Brooks (D-Seaford) says many state lawmakers refer to the percentages rather than the real number of people in need.

Story image: How to save money and reduce stress when moving to a new home

How to save money and reduce stress when moving to a new home