Suffolk's $4.59B proposed budget keeps general fund taxes flat but county police tax increases

The county projects an average homeowner tax bill of $1,420, a $64 increase compared to last year, according to the preliminary budget.

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The plant-eating pests are raising concerns among farmers and winemakers. Newsday reporter Mark Harrington spoke about some potential upcoming solutions. Credit: Newsday Studios; File Footage

Spotted lanternflies on the rise The plant-eating pests are raising concerns among farmers and winemakers. Newsday reporter Mark Harrington spoke about some potential upcoming solutions.

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The plant-eating pests are raising concerns among farmers and winemakers. Newsday reporter Mark Harrington spoke about some potential upcoming solutions. Credit: Newsday Studios; File Footage

Spotted lanternflies on the rise The plant-eating pests are raising concerns among farmers and winemakers. Newsday reporter Mark Harrington spoke about some potential upcoming solutions.

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