To be eligible, residents had to file state income tax returns for tax year 2023 and meet qualified income thresholds.

Taxing Long Island: $400 inflation refund checks being mailed to New Yorkers

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation says Long Island's deer population is growing.

State DEC begins accepting hunting permits amid deer population boom

In his first one-on-one, sit-down interview since being sworn in to lead the largest township in the United States, John Ferretti (R-Levittown) outlined his plans to make Hempstead more affordable, while also reacting to criticism of his appointment, just three months before Election Day.

Exclusive: New Hempstead Town supervisor addresses controversial appointment, plan to cut taxes in 1-on-1 interview

The senator blames rate hikes approved by the state board that oversees proposed rate increases.

State senator pitches plan to cut Liberty Water bills

The new law raises the cap on state and local tax deductions from $10,000 to $40,000 for most Long Island homeowners -- with further increases every year until 2029.

Tax expert: 'Big, beautiful' law will change the way many Long Islanders file returns 

The New York state Legislature passed a bill that would remove a requirement mandating gas distribution utilities pay for the connection of new customers within 100 feet of the existing gas main. 