LI homeowners are always looking for ways to improve their homes for different reasons.  Andrea Nellis, of Rockville Centre, has modified her basement as her crafts room with a work table and a cedar closet that stores her yarn collection. 


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The clock is ticking for Nassau homeowners to try to reduce their property taxes, Newsday politics reporter Bahar Ostadan explains ways you can lower your assessment.

A how-to guide on grieving Nassau property taxes

Bunice Knight, 47, of Copiague, is alleged to have had sex with the teen in his home the evening of Jan. 2, according to a criminal complaint. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

LI man arrested on rape and drug charges

President-elect Donald Trump is looking to make major changes that could impact the U.S. economy. Newsday's business reporter James T. Madore has more. 

What Trump's economic plan could mean for LIers

Nassau County Det. Kenneth Baribault who was hurt in a crash nearly 17 years ago has been gifted a service dog. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports. 

'It was really magical the first time that they met'

Starting this spring, JetBlue Airways will offer daily nonstop service between Long Island MacArthur Airport and Boston for $49 each way.

$49 daily flights from LI to Boston 

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SpaceX suspects a fire may have caused its Starship to break apart during liftoff and send trails of flaming debris near the Caribbean.

SpaceX launch accident likely caused by fire that sent trails of flaming debris near the Caribbean

There were nearly 3,400 reports of outages Friday morning, up from around 2,100 Thursday.

Capital One service disruption, mostly related to deposits, frustrates customers

A service disruption continues to hamper customers of Capital One, with some frustrated that they are unable to see their deposits.

Capital One dealing with service disruption, mostly related to deposits

The shopping center has a high vacancy rate after losing some large tenants, including a Stop & Shop, TJ Maxx and Blink Fitness.

Burlington, Tractor Supply to split former Stop & Shop space in Islandia

The tech entrepreneur Jeff Atwood and his family are pledging to give away half of their wealth within five years, starting with $1 million gifts to eight nonprofits this month.

Tech founder pledges to give away half his wealth to make the American dream more possible

A new study finds most video conference users can overfocus on their appearance.

'Zoom dysmorphia' blurring self-image

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Car insurance rates have risen 19% nationwide over the last year. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It's like another mortgage'

Why will the Los Angeles wildfires affect the costs of Long Island home insurance? Newsday business reporter Jonathan LaMantia explains.

'Long Island homeowners will eventually feel the impact'

Newsday business reporter Victor Ocasio looks at the new NYS law offering up to 20 hours of paid leave for prenatal care.

Potential impact of new prenatal paid leave law

Trader Joe's plans to open a new grocery store in Miller Place on Route 25A. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Construction expected to start early '25 on new Trader Joe's

Big Lots and Party City will be closing all of their locations including on Long Island. 

Big Lots and Party City close its retail stores 

Richters Orchard in Northport and Schmitt's Family Farms in Dix Hills offer two different fall experiences, but both families who live there love it. Newsday real estate reporter Arielle Dollinger reports.

'I want to see people coming through the yard'

The Island's first Wegmans is set to open in February 2025. Store manager Dawn Cooper gives us a sneak peek inside the 101,000-square-foot store.

First Wegmans on LI set for February opening

Modupe Ruth Ogunlaja Armstead and her husband, Don Armstead, owners of MRO Palace in Elmont, spoke about how they will be using Small Business Saturday to boost their business — not an easy task for a store where everything is custom-made.

'I want everybody that comes here to have an experience'

Despite worries about inflation, LIers were still out at the malls early on Black Friday/

Catching up with Black Friday bargain hunters

Long Island shoppers hit the malls and outlets for the best deals on Black Friday. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'They want to see, touch and feel what they're purchasing'

Holiday shoppers are looking for deals in 2024, with consumer spending expected to increase. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Get those deals while you can'

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