<p>A Zillow report states there are hundreds of &quot;million-dollar&quot; communities in New York, 53 of them being on Long Island. Newsday real estate and&nbsp;living reporter Rachel Weiss reports.</p>


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  The veterinarian, Linda Pesek, 75, is facing animal abuse charges and authorities were removing animals, including birds, dogs and exotic species, from her home. 

'I've never seen a situation as horrendous'

Bella Trezza 17, died in a two-car crash in September. Trezza was remembered for her beautiful and caring spirit and saving three lives by donating her organs. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'It's just really heartbreaking'

A second water main break in Baldwin since June on Winona Road has left residents concerned about the aging pipes underground.

Two water main breaks in four months a cause for concern?

The Lindenhurst Fire Department is collecting donations to help victims of Hurricane Helene. Donations can be dropped off through the weekend.

'I hope it helps them'

The Amato family of Bellmore received a service dog on Thursday from the nonprofit Law Enforcement Officers Weekend to help the family whose sons have autism and Fragile X syndrome. 

'Today was a special day' 

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Companies that bring solar power to some of the poorest homes in Central and West Africa are said to be among the fastest growing on a continent whose governments have long struggled to address some of the world's worst infrastructure and the complications of climate change.

Solar power companies are growing fast in Africa, where 600 million still lack electricity

America's employers added a surprisingly strong 254,000 jobs in September, easing concerns about a weakening labor market and suggesting that the pace of hiring is still solid enough to support a growing economy.

US adds a robust 254,000 jobs and unemployment dips to 4.1% in sign of still-sturdy labor market

The number of middle-wage jobs that pay between $35,000 and $75,000 per year shrank 7% between 2010 and 2023 in the metropolitan area, which includes Long Island, research shows.

NY area loses middle-wage jobs but gains high-wage jobs

Between 2001 and 2023, the number of furniture stores nationwide declined 14% to 23,161 and the number on Long Island declined 28% to 205, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Furniture store numbers drop as more buy online, home sales slow

Experts say the fallout from storm damage to a North Carolina factory that makes critical hospital supplies will be felt broadly and could linger.

Helene damaged a factory that makes IV fluids

Oil prices climbed this week as unrest in the Middle East escalated.

What's next for oil and gas prices as Middle East tensions heat up?

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Dockworkers began walking picket lines early Tuesday, at ports from Maine to Texas, including New York, in a strike over wages and automation that could reignite inflation and cause shortages of goods if it goes on more than a few weeks.

Dockworkers strike could reignite inflation and cause shortages of goods

The number of furniture retailers on Long Island are on the decline, particularly mom-and-pop shops, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

LI furniture stores feeling the pinch

Amazon is set to go from two to nine warehouses on Long Island in response to online shopping, Newsday's James T. Madore reports.

Amazon opens more LI warehouses to meet increase sales

Kmart in Bridgehampton, the discount retailer's last full-size Kmart in the U.S., will close its doors next month after 25 years in operation.  

Kmart in Bridgehampton to close next month

The median single-family home in Nassau sold for $835,000 last month, while the Suffolk median rose to $680,000.

Home prices on Long Island are continuing to climb

The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the first time in more than four years. Newsday's business reporter Jonathan LaMantia explains how this will affect Long Islanders. 

What Fed's decision to cut interest rates means for LIers 

Ethnic grocers, including stores that specialize in selling Asian, Latino and African goods, are a fast-growing business on Long Island. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports. 

'I used to have to drive all the way to Queens or Brooklyn'

LI homebuyers can expect to gain greater buying power as mortgage rates dropped to 6.2% this week. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott and Newsday business reporter Jonathan LaMantia report.

'More buying power to homebuyers'

Home prices continue to rise on Long Island, giving potential buyers headaches and heartbreak. NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson reports.

'It's still a seller's market'

The state announced on Friday that about 1 million New Yorkers' monthly health insurrance premiums will go up next year by as much as 35%. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'I don't want consumers to panic just yet'

Money brought in from local tourism shattered the previous year's record by one billion dollars. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'People are spending money'

Danielle Edwards, of Merrick, has a full-time job as a mortgage processor, but says in the next five years she'd like to be able to transition completely over to her side hustle, the balloon business "Havin' a Blast."

Mortgage processor by day, balloon artist by night

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