On LI, a six-figure income can still leave families squeezed by college costs

Long Island families can look well-off on paper while struggling to pay for college. Why financial aid may not close the gap.

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LI September rain record: 8.75 inches fell in Islip
Accusations of retaliation swirl among Suffolk Dems after last week's party boss election
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LI singer who died at 35 memorialized in album, concert
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Best spots to go pumpkin picking on LI
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Playing at the Hamptons film fest: 'I Play Rocky,' more buzzy pics
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'This could screw up my son'
Fire damages vehicles at scrapyard, county bus next door
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Connetquot football honors the late Scott Coppola before Ward Melville game
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Popular LI Italian grocery store opening Fire Island outpost
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10 LI eateries serving summer vibes after Labor Day
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Coffee chain adds Fire Island location
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Just like their fathers: Sons of Cream to rock Bay Shore
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At least 3 Starbucks on LI closing today
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Photos: Suffolk Division I football — Ward Melville at Connetquot
Photos: CHSFL football — St. John the Baptist vs. Fordham Prep
Town denies Muslim boarding school plan over zoning issue
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'Boo!' and 'Ho, ho, ho!': Fall holiday shows for all occasions
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No boarding permitted at planned Muslim school
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Scenic LI bike trails for a fall joyride
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Girls soccer team honors former player who died unexpectedly
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Schools chief apologizes at meeting for offensive signs at football game
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Holtsville man accused of DWI after striking young bicyclist
Fire Island in fall: Fewer crowds, better rates
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Keeping the summer vibes alive after Labor Day
4 LI hotels worth a staycation and things to do nearby
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'It's the fastest, easiest way to get to Kismet'
Fire Island by pedicab: Take a ride to this laid-back community
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Crowd at anti-violence fundraiser honors memory of LI teen fatally shot last year
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Saltaire ends control of its water system today. Here's what it means for Fire Island.
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Fire destroys Ocean Beach home, but big response limits spread
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Fire Island in the offseason: Fewer crowds, better deals on rentals and hotel stays
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Fire Island for first-timers: How to get there, the communities and travel tips
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From $7,000 a week to $225,000 for the summer, see what rentals are still out there and what they cost
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Custom-built Fire Island house on market for first time for $3.75M
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Shark bite victim says it felt like 'a bear trap, just get me from below'
Sanitation company sues over trash pickup in Saltaire
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Aging playground in Saltaire Village to be replaced courtesy of community
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Fall deals at local hotels, inns to book now
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An Ocean Beach escape is a 30-min. ferry ride away. Explore the beach town
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Beaches extend lifeguards for swimming past Labor Day
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Jewelry maker opens gift shop with beachy flair in Fire Island
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Hop on the ferry for a day trip to Fire Island's Ocean Beach
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