WHAT'S NEW

NEW Long Island Survey:

Please Note: These reports are available in PDF format.

Highlights from 2006 Index

Long Island’s economy continues to grow but shows some weaknesses.
Venture capital financing and federal research and development investment rise, but are still low.
Incomes fall as home prices increase.
Not all Long Islanders have access to quality healthcare.
Long Island students continue to excel, but disparities in educational outcomes and opportunities persist.
Long Islanders consume more energy, use more pesticides and recycle less.
Government is big business on Long Island.
Local government is heavily dependent on local sources of revenue to pay for itself.
People are increasingly worried about whether they and their families can live on Long Island.
Majority of Long Islanders are ready for something new.