Gas pains: How the price of gas affects Long Islanders

High gas prices prompt some to take drastic measures

One woman said her husband now comes home from work only on weekends, the rising price of gas making it all but impossible for him to afford a daily commute between his home in East Moriches and his job in Maspeth, Queens.

Bay Shore couple's move to hybrids pays off

He owned a Chevy Blazer. She had a Lexus RS330.

Rising gas prices fuel debate

Gas prices hit record highs on Long Island again Wednesday -- and readers continue to voice their outrage and concerns.

More Long Islanders react to rising gas prices

Some readers believe it has to do with politics -- and political affiliations. Others believe it has to do with developing economies around the world.

Analysts saying gas prices haven't peaked

Gasoline prices seem to be peaking for the time being amid comfortable supplies and rising imports, but as crude oil continues creeping upward, the betting among most experts is that motorists haven't seen the worst yet for this driving season.

Senate votes to suspend state gas tax

ALBANY – After close to three hours of debate, the State Senate passed legislation yesterday that will suspend the state's gasoline tax this summer. However, the measure does not have support in the Assembly, nor approval from the governor.

Small businesses struggle as gas prices increase

Town weighs switch to natural gas for garbage trucks

Brookhaven Town might convert all of its garbage trucks from diesel to natural gas, a move local officials say would cut back on harmful emissions and save taxpayers on fuel costs.

Bay Shore gas station's $1.06 price tag draws drivers

Shirlyna Santiago couldn't wait to buy gas Monday.

Readers share their gas pains

Once again, the price of gasoline hit yet another record high Friday in Nassau and Suffolk.

High gas prices pain LIers

He drives a black Chevrolet Suburban 1500 with 24-inch custom chrome rims, low-profile tires -- and a double gas tank.

For LIers, home may be where the vacation is this year

Expensive gasoline and airline tickets have the local leisure industry hoping that Long Islanders opt to spend their vacations closer to home this summer.

Drivers line up for 'cheap' gas deals

There was a line of cars at the Ultra station in Elmont on Wednesday.

Station owners feel pinch, too

It was near noon on Wednesday, but it was uncharacteristically quiet at the Exxon gas station on Route 112 and the south service road of the Long Island Expressway in Medford.

Downsizing only solution for some drivers

He does home improvement on Fire Island, which means access to his work sites are often limited. Which also means that Al Blair needs to drive across the sand. Which means he must drive a four-wheel drive sport utility vehicle -- no matter what gas costs.

Poll reveals gas pump woes; politicians offer some relief

STATE ACTION? The State Senate is expected as early as next week to take up a Republican-backed bill to suspend the state's gasoline tax this summer, but Gov. David A. Paterson and the Assembly speaker have expressed reservations about it.