
Long Island's cost of living crisis: Complete coverage
Long Island has become nearly unaffordable for large swaths of the middle class that “Levittowns” were supposed to service, not to mention those living under or close to the poverty line. Thousands of families struggle to get by, figuring out each week how they will pay the rent or mortgage, buy food, cover health care costs, get clothes and put gas in the car. Newsday interviewed scores of experts and Long Island families to understand why the region is so expensive and what can be done. Read the complete series here and check back each day for more coverage.
New challenge for Long Island water districts
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Where to see cherry blossoms on LI
02:06

Alexis Joel talks renovations at LIHSA
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Legal battle over Happy Cat Sanctuary property
02:06

Remembering the life and service of Pope Francis
02:31

LI's best chicken wings? We've got the sauce!
03:21

Residents react to Trump weighing in on Massapequa mascot battle
02:12

Groomsmen on Long Island are paying up to $2,000 to be part of the big day
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Commuters hopeful Penn Station will improve
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Puck stops here: Islanders fans blame poor play for 4-year low in attendance
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