'The wages haven't caught up.' Why Long Islanders pay much more for basic needs.

LI's cost of living is 32% higher than in the rest of the country. Here's why prices are so much more expensive in Nassau and Suffolk.

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The Bald and the Beautiful

May11

Explore the natural history of the bald eagle, where they can be seen locally and the conservation efforts that made their recovery possible, register

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Patchogue-Medford Library - Medford Branch

2151 Horseblock Rd.

Medford, NY

Phone

631-654-4700

Price

free

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pmlib.org

Estate Planning and Elder Law

May12

Learn about estate planning and elder law topics such as avoiding probate, Medicaid and more, limited space, register

Where

Patchogue-Medford Library - Medford Branch

2151 Horseblock Rd.

Medford, NY

Phone

631-654-4700

Price

free

Website
pmlib.org

Patchogue Bay Squadron: Marine Navigation

May12

Learn the essentials of safe coastal and inland navigation using basic GPS in conjunction with charts and other marine data, register

Where

Long Island Maritime Museum

88 West Ave.

West Sayville, NY

Phone

516-429-3439

Price

$25

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