As the new school year approaches, many Long Island families are bracing themselves for a financial hit. A growing number of households are struggling to afford the rising costs associated with sending their children back to school. From expensive school supplies and uniforms to increased transportation fees and extracurricular activity costs, the financial burden on families is becoming increasingly unsustainable. With the cost of living on Long Island already high, the added expense of back-to-school shopping is putting a squeeze on household budgets, leaving some families to worry about how they will make ends meet.
Back to school costs putting the squeeze on some Long Island families CBS News
