Condo communities are becoming more popular and luxurious in a place where single-family homes have dominated the landscape since Long Island plowed over its potato fields to build houses for families after World War II. 


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Nearly 20,000 Long Islanders work in town and city government. A Newsday investigation found a growing number of them are making more than $200,000 a year. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'No one wants to pay more taxes than they need to'

According to new U.S. Census Bureau data, owner-occupied housing units in both Nassau and Suffolk counties have increased to nearly 82%. Newsday demographics reporter Olivia Winslow reports.

'Your options are extremely limited'

As the search for the alleged killer of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson continues, the NYPD released 2 new photos of the suspect. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Deny,' 'Depose' and 'Defend'

Suspected UnitedHealthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione's ghost gun that was in his position upon his arrest is a positive match for the shell casings found at the Manhattan crime scene. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'We were able to match that gun to the three shell casings'

Heavy rain and strong, potentially damaging winds were forecast for the region Wednesday, and drivers were urged to use caution.

Storm warning for LI

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Dozens of environmental nonprofits issued a manifesto Thursday condemning new laws in Brazilian states that threaten to dismantle the Amazon soy moratorium.

Environmental groups condemn new laws threatening soybean restrictions in Brazil's Amazon

Toyota says it will build a new paint facility as part of a $922 million investment at its factory complex in Georgetown, Kentucky.

Toyota to invest $922 million to build a new paint facility at its Kentucky complex

The Federal Trade Commission is suing the largest U.S. distributor of wine and spirits for allegedly discriminating against small and independent businesses.

FTC sues largest US wine and spirits distributor, saying it discriminates against smaller stores

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits jumped to their highest level in two months last week but remain low relative to historical standards.

Applications for jobless benefits rise to highest level in 2 months

Nearly half of American teenagers say they are online "constantly," despite concerns about the effects of social media and smartphones on their mental health.

Nearly half of US teens are online 'constantly,' Pew report finds

The business said it will host 10 classes to train 125 unemployed or underemployed Long Islanders.

Home health aide training business awarded $250G to train jobless workers

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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'

Las Vegas Sands wants to add one lane on each side of a stretch of the Meadowbrook Parkway in order to blunt the impact of a new casino-resort.

Las Vegas Sands proposes Meadowbrook Parkway expansion 

Black-owned small businesses received less encouragement from banks, including some in Nassau County, according to a federal study. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Newsday business reporter Jonathan LaMantia report.

'You need access to this capital'

According to the American Farm Bureau, the cost of groceries to make Thanksgiving dinner at home this month will be a little cheaper than it was last year.

"Just looking out for all the sales"

She's one of many live wedding painters across the Island who have made the popular trend a part of their every day business.

Meet Angelis Vaca, a local wedding painter on Long Island

Long Island vineyards, fishermen and utility workers have been affected by climate change. Newsday utilities reporter Mark Harrington reports.

'Grape growing on LI is changing'

Eligible homeowners can apply for as much as $50,000 in half grants and half low-interest loans to make their homes less prone to flooding or energy efficient. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'I knew flooding was going to be an issue'

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