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School taxes across LI set to sharply rise
Quick ReadThe prospect of taxes rising dramatically is widespread throughout LI.
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School taxes are heading sharply higher on thousands of homes and businesses across Long Island, even as state political leaders debate the need for capping tax rates.
A month away from May 17 budget votes, the prospect of taxes rising at an accelerated pace is widespread throughout the Island. Some of the biggest proposed tax increases are coming from low-wealth school districts in central...
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