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The US gained 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October; unemployment rate at 4.6%

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Millennials, Gen Z Long Islanders priced out as costs rise in their hometowns

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3 New York City casino sites get final approval from state Gaming Commission

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Long Island lawmakers say child care is a top priority for the state Legislature in 2023

Friday, December 16, 2022

NEW YORK -- The high price of child care is keeping many New Yorkers at home and out of the workforce.

28, Jun, 2023

LIRR’s Third Track is completed

Thursday, October 6, 2022

The Long Island Rail Road’s 10-mile Third Track from Floral Park to Hicksville has been completed.

28, Jun, 2023

OT threshold for farmworkers lowered to 40 hours per week

Thursday, October 6, 2022

Farmworkers could potentially have an easier time qualifying for overtime pay after New York State, following two years of review, lowered the OT threshold to 40 hours per week from the current 60 hours.

28, Jun, 2023

Vote yes on environmental bond

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

28, Jun, 2023

Union membership up on Long Island, bucking national trend, report finds

Sunday, September 11, 2022

28, Jun, 2023

Legislators OK funding arm, master developer for $2.8B Midway Crossing project

Saturday, September 10, 2022

The Suffolk County Legislature threw its support on Wednesday behind the formation of a local development corporation to help fund construction of the $2.8 billion Midway Crossing development in Ronkonkoma.

28, Jun, 2023