The Long Island Index is a project that gathers and publishes data on the Long Island region. The Index does not advocate specific policies. Instead, our goal is to be a catalyst for action, by engaging the community in thinking about our region and its future. Specifically, the Index seeks to:

• Measure where we are and show trends over time
• Encourage regional thinking
• Compare our situation with other similar regions
• Increase awareness of issues and an understanding of their interrelatedness
• Inspire Long Islanders to work together in new ways to achieve shared goals