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LinkedIn coaches, resume experts: How some LI parents are helping Gen Z find a job

A tough entry-level job market is pushing some parents to take measures such as setting up job posting alerts and hiring job coaches and resume writers.

From accessory apartments to haggling for credits, here's how to save as a home buyer or owner

Buying a home comes with costs at every stage — while shopping, making the deal and long after you get the keys.

They left LI. Here's what they gained — and gave up.

Lower costs made life easier for some. But leaving family, friends and home came with tradeoffs.

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East End businesses turn to housing as workers get priced out

Some East End businesses already house workers priced out of the area. Now East Hampton is weighing rules that could expand the model — and the debate over tying housing to a job.

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Cold plunges, IV drips and LI's growing wellness business
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1-800-Flowers to pay NY $375,000, customers could get refunds over free-shipping automatic renewals
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Rental scams prey on LI apartment hunters
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