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Tax the rich

Hundreds of people joined "tax the rich" protests in the Hamptons.
New York Communities for Change
Hundreds of people joined "tax the rich" protests in the Hamptons.

Advocates want Governor Kathy Hochul to tax New York’s wealthiest. Businesses beware of government impostor scams. Power lines pose a threat to Ash Creek, and ‘Wild and Scenic’ comes to mind along the Housatonic River.

A native Long Islander, J.D. is WSHU's managing editor. He also hosts the climate podcast Higher Ground. J.D. reports for public radio stations across the Northeast, is a journalism educator and proud SPJ member.