A commuters waits at the Syosset LIRR station.

A commuters waits at the Syosset LIRR station. Credit: Thomas A. Ferrara

State lawmakers did not repeal the Metropolitan Transportation Authority payroll tax that has raised the ire of Long Island officials and business executives since it was implemented. The MTA payroll tax affects businesses and nonprofits in 12 downstate counties and raises about $1.4 billion for public transit.

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed shows us some great spots 'Out East' to visit this summer. Credit: Brian Jingeleski, Randee Daddona

Out East Show: LI Aquarium, Patty's Berries and Bunches, Palmer Vineyards NewsdayTV's Doug Geed shows us some great spots 'Out East' to visit this summer.

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed shows us some great spots 'Out East' to visit this summer. Credit: Brian Jingeleski, Randee Daddona

Out East Show: LI Aquarium, Patty's Berries and Bunches, Palmer Vineyards NewsdayTV's Doug Geed shows us some great spots 'Out East' to visit this summer.

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