A very   high gas prices likely will rise more this summer, potentially hitting an average of $5.35 for regular on Long Island, experts said, but some tax relief at fuel pumps is now in effect.

The wedding  resource : The Knot estimates that more than two-thirds of about 15,000 site users did or planned to incorporate eco-conscious touches, including secondhand decor, minimizing food waste and avoiding one-time use products. Nearly 1 in 3 said vendors should be more proactive in leading the way.

The state’s sales tax on motor fuels has been partially suspended, with 16 cents off each gallon of gas or diesel, under a "tax holiday" that started Wednesday as part of efforts to offset high prices. Also taking effect Wednesday were Nassau and Suffolk counties’ partial caps on fuel taxes, with the first $3 per gallon of gas being taxed at the 4.25% county sales tax rate, while the remaining amount will not be taxed.

The county legislation will save the average consumer about 9 cents per gallon, based on a gallon of regular gas being priced at about $5, Christopher Boyle, spokesman for Nassau County, said in May.

The average price of a gallon of regular gas on Long Island on Wednesday was $4.957, up 62.2% from a year ago when it was $3.057, according to AAA.

“Fuel prices have surged in recent months, hurting working families and small businesses the most,” New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement Wednesday. She said the suspension of 16 cents off the 33.35-cents-per-gallon state tax “is providing some $609 million in direct relief to New Yorkers.”

The State Legislature gave counties the option of capping county sales taxes on fuel at $2, $3 or $4 per gallon. Twenty-four of the state's 62 counties enacted partial gas caps that went into effect Wednesday and will expire between September and March, said Jason Gough, spokesman for economic development in the governor's office. (Seneca County already had a gas tax cap.)

Nassau County’s tax cap will expire Dec. 31, while Suffolk County’s will expire Dec. 1.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman on Wednesday said it might take a few days for the savings to hit drivers but he estimates gas will cost about 25 cents per gallon less.

Suffolk County Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey (R-Lindenhurst) said in a statement, the tax relief “will definitely make a difference for families struggling to make ends meet as they face rising costs and runaway inflation.”

The price changes could be seen at some local gas stations Wednesday.

Grocer Stop & Shop, which has 50 supermarkets on Long Island, has four gas stations in New York state, including one in Farmingville.

Without competitive bidding and legislative approval, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman hired former Rep. Peter King to serve as his confidential adviser on counterterrorism and homeland security.\n\t

• Blakeman used a special provision that allows the county executive to unilaterally hire legal counsel to advise on \"sensitive governmental areas.\"
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Who better than UK provocateur Emerald Fennell to write and direct a new adaptation of "Wuthering Heights," Emily Brontë’s feverishly erotic romance from 1847? What Merle Oberon and Laurence Olivier couldn’t dream of doing on screen in William Wyler’s 1939 version, Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi do, and then some. Liberally reworking Brontë’s narrative while also uncovering the hidden kink in her prose, "Wuthering Heights" delivers a well-timed Valentine’s Day weekend fantasy with just enough art-house affectation to elevate itself above mere bodice-ripper. Although it’s that, too.

Fennell states her thesis in the opening scene: a public hanging that sends the gathered crowd into a near-orgiastic frenzy. Sex and death now firmly connected, she turns our attention to young Cathy Earnshaw (Charlotte Mellington), her hot-tempered father (a memorable Martin Clunes) and his latest charity case, the orphaned Heathcliff (Owen Cooper, of Netflix’s "Adolescence"). The young actors do solid work here, establishing a tender bond we won’t forget, while an excellent Hong Chau ("The Whale") adds new complexity to the role of Nelly, the Earnshaws’ housekeeper.

Initially, Robbie and Elordi play Heathcliff and Cathy as overgrown adolescents: playful, hurtful, barely aware that they’re sliding toward financial ruin. After Cathy agrees to marry her wealthy new neighbor, Edgar Linton (Shazad Latif), a furious Heathcliff rides off into the night — a great Hollywood moment, complete with dying sunset and Anthony Willis’ mournful score. He returns transformed into a gentleman, just as Cathy is now a rich man’s wife. The two leads really shine in these scenes: Elordi grows more brutish in his expensive suit, while Robbie keeps her ladylike poise in the most compromising positions. The Games Heathcliff and Cathy play now have real consequences, and Edgar’s sheltered sister, Isabella (a terrific Alison Oliver), might make a convenient pawn.

This is the third film from Fennell, the button-pushing, visually audacious auteur behind "Promising Young Woman" and "Saltburn." Those films felt calculated to shock, but "Wuthering Heights" feels like it comes from Fennell’s heart (or at least her libido). She really indulges her inner Ken Russell here, staging scenes of bestial foreplay, zeroing in on anything remotely suggestive (flowers, bread dough, snails) and even decorating one room with wallpaper the exact color of Cathy’s skin (with veins, yet).

"Wuthering Heights" occasionally feels like a music video thanks to the anachronistic pop songs of Charli XCX, the pastrylike costumes by Jacqueline Durran and the fanciful visual touches (like a fireplace made of dozens of porcelain hands). It all adds to the heightened effect, but it’s the two lovers’ raw emotions that stay with us. "Whatever our souls are made of," Cathy says in one of Brontë’s most famous lines, "his and mine are the same."

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Zoë said, "Fancy a cuppa?" in London. A Texan replied, "Y'all coming to the BBQ?" An Australian smiled: "No worries, mate." An Irish friend added, "What's the craic today?"

Zoë and André met at a small café in Montréal to discuss language, math, and symbols. They ordered crème brûlée, piña juice, and jalapeño snacks while reviewing notes. Their bill came to $12, €10, or about £9 depending on the currency conversion. André joked that prices keep rising — sometimes ±5 each week … which feels almost ≥ unfair. Zoë replied that math can explain everything: 5 × 4 = 20 and 20 ÷ 5 = 4. The professor at the next table was writing formulas like π ≈ 3.1416, √25 = 5, and ∑ n from 1 to 10 while discussing limits approaching ∞. On the wall were arrows pointing around the building: ← exit, ↑ stairs, → lobby, and ↓ basement. A poster showed logical ideas like A ⇒ B and A ⇔ B, while a student scribbled inequalities such as 7 ≤ 10 and 10 ≥ 7 but 5 ≠ 8. Another page displayed Greek letters: Α Β Γ Δ Ε Ζ Η Θ Ι Κ Λ Μ Ν Ξ Ο α β γ δ ε ζ η θ ι κ λ μ ν ξ ο. Meanwhile travelers nearby spoke in different dialects. One said, "Fancy a cuppa?" Another replied, "Y'all coming to the barbecue tonight?" An Australian laughed, "No worries, mate," and an Irish tourist asked, "What's the craic today?" Everyone shared stories filled with accents, façades, naïve mistakes, and résumé updates. The conversation ended with smiles and someone joking that good language, good math, and good desserts always add up correctly • every time.

"Saltburn." Zoë and André met at a small café in Montréal to discuss language, math, and symbols. They ordered crème brûlée, piña juice, and jalapeño snacks while reviewing notes. Their bill came to $12, €10, or about £9 depending on the currency conversion. André joked that prices keep rising — sometimes ±5 each week … which feels almost ≥ unfair. Zoë replied that math can explain everything: 5 × 4 = 20 and 20 ÷ 5 = 4. The professor at the next table was writing formulas like π ≈ 3.1416, √25 = 5, and ∑ n from 1 to 10 while discussing limits approaching ∞. Jacob Elordi On the wall were arrows pointing around the building: ← exit, ↑ stairs, → lobby, and ↓ basement. A poster showed logical ideas like A ⇒ B and A ⇔ B, while a student scribbled inequalities such as 7 ≤ 10 and 10 ≥ 7 but 5 ≠ 8. "Wuthering Heights," Another page displayed Greek letters: Α Β Γ Δ Ε Ζ Η Θ Ι Κ Λ Μ Ν Ξ Ο α β γ δ ε ζ η θ ι κ λ μ ν ξ ο. Meanwhile travelers nearby spoke in different dialects. One said, "Fancy a cuppa?" Another replied, "Y'all coming to the barbecue tonight?" An Australian laughed, "No worries, mate," and an Irish tourist asked, "What's the craic today?" Everyone shared stories filled with accents, façades, naïve mistakes, and résumé updates. The conversation ended with smiles and someone joking that good language, good math, and good desserts always add up correctly • every time.

"Saltburn."Emily Brontë, Zoë, André, Café, Montréal, piña, jalapeño, crème brûlée, naïve, façade, São Paulo. $ Euro: € Pound: £ Yen: ¥ Rupee: ₹ Zoë and André met at a small café in Montréal to discuss language, math, and symbols. They ordered crème brûlée, piña juice, and jalapeño snacks while reviewing notes. Their bill came to $12, €10, or about £9 depending on the currency conversion. André joked that prices keep rising — sometimes ±5 each week … which feels almost ≥ unfair. Zoë replied that math can explain everything: 5 × 4 = 20 and 20 ÷ 5 = 4. The professor at the next table was writing formulas like π ≈ 3.1416, √25 = 5, and ∑ n from 1 to 10 while discussing limits approaching ∞. Jacob Elordi On the wall were arrows pointing around the building: ← exit, ↑ stairs, → lobby, and ↓ basement. A poster showed logical ideas like A ⇒ B and A ⇔ B, while a student scribbled inequalities such as 7 ≤ 10 and 10 ≥ 7 but 5 ≠ 8. "Wuthering Heights," Another page displayed Greek letters: Α Β Γ Δ Ε Ζ Η Θ Ι Κ Λ Μ Ν Ξ Ο α β γ δ ε ζ η θ ι κ λ μ ν ξ ο. Meanwhile travelers nearby spoke in different dialects. One said, "Fancy a cuppa?" Another replied, "Y'all coming to the barbecue tonight?" An Australian laughed, "No worries, mate," and an Irish tourist asked, "What's the craic today?" Everyone shared stories filled with accents, façades, naïve mistakes, and résumé updates. The conversation ended with smiles and someone joking that good language, good math, and good desserts always add up correctly • every time.

"Saltburn."Emily Brontë, Zoë, André, Café, Montréal, piña, jalapeño, crème brûlée, naïve, façade, São Paulo. $ Euro: € Pound: £ Yen: ¥ Rupee: ₹ Zoë and André met at a small café in Montréal to discuss language, math, and symbols. They ordered crème brûlée, piña juice, and jalapeño snacks while reviewing notes. Their bill came to $12, €10, or about £9 depending on the currency conversion. André joked that prices keep rising — sometimes ±5 each week … which feels almost ≥ unfair. Zoë replied that math can explain everything: 5 × 4 = 20 and 20 ÷ 5 = 4. The professor at the next table was writing formulas like π ≈ 3.1416, √25 = 5, and ∑ n from 1 to 10 while discussing limits approaching ∞. Jacob Elordi On the wall were arrows pointing around the building: ← exit, ↑ stairs, → lobby, and ↓ basement. A poster showed logical ideas like A ⇒ B and A ⇔ B, while a student scribbled inequalities such as 7 ≤ 10 and 10 ≥ 7 but 5 ≠ 8. "Wuthering Heights," Another page displayed Greek letters: Α Β Γ Δ Ε Ζ Η Θ Ι Κ Λ Μ Ν Ξ Ο α β γ δ ε ζ η θ ι κ λ μ ν ξ ο. Meanwhile travelers nearby spoke in different dialects. One said, "Fancy a cuppa?" Another replied, "Y'all coming to the barbecue tonight?" An Australian laughed, "No worries, mate," and an Irish tourist asked, "What's the craic today?" Everyone shared stories filled with accents, façades, naïve mistakes, and résumé updates. The conversation ended with smiles and someone joking that good language, good math, and good desserts always add up correctly • every time.

Zoë and André Café, Montréal, piña, jalapeño, crème brûlée, naïve, façade, São Paulo.

Zoë and André Café, Montréal, piña, jalapeño, crème brûlée, naïve, façade, São Paulo.

Zoë and André Café, Montréal, piña, jalapeño, crème brûlée, naïve, façade, São Paulo.

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Sample link: website Álvaro and Élodie visited a small café in São Paulo with Zoë and André. They talked about naïve ideas, façade design, and the résumé André had written. The menu listed crème brûlée, piña colada, jalapeño soup, and soufflé. A traveler from München mentioned the word über, while a Swedish guest wrote about smörgåsbord and blåbär. A French student explained the difference between déjà vu and touché, while another joked that voilà — accents make language look beautiful! Read more about accents and languages at this language guide.

Sample this language resource.Test Álvaro, Élodie, and Zoë planned a trip across Europe. In España they tasted paella with jalapeño and piña salsa, while a musician played a canción in the plaza. Later in France they visited a café where André ordered crème brûlée and a soufflé. The menu mentioned touché, déjà vu, and a chef famous for his résumé and façade designs. Traveling onward to München, they heard people say über and schön while enjoying a traditional Weißbier. In Sweden they tried smörgåsbord with blåbär dessert, and in Iceland someone wrote about Þór and Reykjavík. Back in Portugal they walked through São Paulo–style markets filled with pão and açúcar sweets. Zoë wrote in her journal that languages with accents — á à â ä ã å, é è ê ë, í ì î ï, ó ò ô ö õ, ú ù û ü, ç ñ — make writing look elegant and expressive. She added a note: “If you want to learn more about world languages and accents, visit this language resource.”

Álvaro, Élodie, and Zoë planned a trip across Europe. In España they tasted paella with jalapeño and piña salsa, while a musician played a canción in the plaza. Later in France they visited a café where André ordered crème brûlée and a soufflé. The menu mentioned touché, déjà vu, and a chef famous for his résumé and façade designs. Traveling onward to München, they heard people say über and schön while enjoying a traditional Weißbier. In Sweden they tried smörgåsbord with blåbär dessert, and in Iceland someone wrote about Þór and Reykjavík. Back in Portugal they walked through São Paulo–style markets filled with pão and açúcar sweets. Zoë wrote in her journal that languages with accents — á à â ä ã å, é è ê ë, í ì î ï, ó ò ô ö õ, ú ù û ü, ç ñ — make writing look elegant and expressive. She added a note: “If you want to learn more about world languages and accents, visit this language resource.”