LI Future

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The way to growth is through challenges

For too many Long Islanders, change is for the other guy. This kind of thinking places us on a path to economic and sociological paralysis. If a region does not evolve, it ultimately collapses from the weight of its own inertia.

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Letters to editor on future of LI work, business

Last week we asked for your views on the future of work and business on Long Island. Here is a sample of the responses.

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How does our Island grow? Fundamental changes are key to the future.

You've been living on Long Island and working at a decent job here for most of your life. You've always thought that your financial position was stable and things would continue to improve, slowly but predictably, and that setbacks would be temporary.

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Affordable housing doesn't have to mean projects

Countless acres of trees have given their lives to enable this paper to carry news stories and editorials about the lack of affordable housing on Long Island. They died in a noble cause.

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Expanding arts' appeal to LI's young patrons

Last Sunday, Newsday's editorial page opined that to keep young people on Long Island we need to ensure that there's a thriving cultural scene here. So how are we doing?

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Bring on the buzz to Long Island

How's your weekend going?

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We'll pay for good schools But LIers want to cut taxes, too.

No one looks forward to paying taxes. But during the past few years, Long Islanders have become increasingly dissatisfied with the amount they pay in local property taxes. As a local resident, I feel the pinch, puzzling over the rate at which my property taxes rise each year.

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Special districts mean more taxes

There's something peculiar about local government in New York.

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Now, your thoughts: QUALITY OF LIFE

Our experiment in brainstorming has begun. Here's a sample of the ideas readers sent in response to last Sunday's editorial. The conversation on Long Island's future continues. Michael White, executive director of the Long Island Regional Planning Board, will respond to your questions and comments in this space next Sunday.

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Now, your thoughts: PROPERTY TAXES

Our experiment in brainstorming has begun. Here's a sample of the ideas readers sent in response to last Sunday's editorial. The conversation on Long Island's future continues. Michael White, executive director of the Long Island Regional Planning Board, will respond to your questions and comments in this space next Sunday. Respond or add a new idea any time, by category, at: www.newsday.com/opinion. Watch the opinion pages for select comments.

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Now, your thoughts: LIVING SPACE

Our experiment in brainstorming has begun. Here's a sample of the ideas readers sent in response to last Sunday's editorial. The conversation on Long Island's future continues. Michael White, executive director of the Long Island Regional Planning Board, will respond to your questions and comments in this space next Sunday. Respond or add a new idea any time, by category, at: www.newsday.com/opinion. Watch the opinion pages for select comments.

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Now, your thoughts: POLITICS

Our experiment in brainstorming has begun. Here's a sample of the ideas readers sent in response to last Sunday's editorial. The conversation on Long Island's future continues. Michael White, executive director of the Long Island Regional Planning Board, will respond to your questions and comments in this space next Sunday. Respond or add a new idea any time, by category, at: www.newsday.com/opinion. Watch the opinion pages for select comments.

LI FUTURE: Can we talk?

You've got questions ...