Why LI childcare costs are so high — and why providers say they're struggling

Childcare costs can rival college tuition on Long Island, forcing some parents to cut work hours or leave the workforce. Yet providers say staffing, rent and regulations leave them with thin margins.

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Upcoming Events

Evening Book Discussion: Heartwood

Jun11

Discussion of the novel "Heartwood" by Amity Gaige, held in-person and on Zoom (register for a link starting May 28)

Where

Elmont Memorial Library

700 Hempstead Tpke.

Elmont, NY

Phone

516-354-5280

Price

free

Hitsville USA: The Motown Sound

Jun12

Kevin Westley will discuss Motown musicians, including Jackie Wilson, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Mary Wells, The Marvelettes, The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, The Temptations, Gladys Knight and the Pips, The Four Tops and Stevie Wonder, first come, first seated

Where

Elmont Memorial Library

700 Hempstead Tpke.

Elmont, NY

Phone

516-354-5280

Price

free

The Paul Effman Band: Celebrate America 250

Jun13

The Paul Effman Band will perform arrangements of patriotic favorites and hits from the past century, first come, first seated

Where

Elmont Memorial Library

700 Hempstead Tpke.

Elmont, NY

Phone

516-354-5280

Price

free

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