UEA Incoming Tips: Evening News Brief: Long Beach meets on proposed 8% tax hike in $98 million budget

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Evening News Brief: Long Beach meets on proposed 8% tax hike in $98 million budget

Long Beach meets on proposed 8% tax hike in $98 million budget

Long Beach's proposed $97.6 million budget would raise taxes by nearly 8%.

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Meghan, Harry name baby son Archie Harrison

The couple, known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, posed with their son for cameras at Windsor Castle.

Oyster Bay approves plan to build hotel near Milleridge Inn

Many residents say they fear traffic gridlock, safety, and quality of life issues.

East Hampton residents request 1 day off a week from hunting on town property

Some residents in the Town of East Hampton are asking for a day of peace and quiet during hunting season.

Administrators concerned school budgets won't pass due to SALT changes

There are only three Long Island school districts looking to pierce the cap, but there are concerns that voters will not approve school budgets this year.

NY radio station 95.5 PLJ to sign off air May 31 after sale

Cumulus Media Inc. sold six radio stations to Educational Media Foundation (EMF) in February.

State approves plan to use cameras to snag drivers who pass school buses

The fine for the first offense would be $250.

Uber, Lyft drivers protest across the US, overseas

Some drivers for ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft turned off their apps Wednesday to protest what they say are declining wages at a time when both companies are raking in billions of dollars from investors.