Policy Issues
Economic Development on Long Island
Economic Development on Long Island has slowed down in recent years.
Energy on Long Island
Long Island is facing an energy crisis with the increasing demand for energy.
Environment on Long Island
Long Island has a very unique environment. Long Island has everything from wet lands to forests.
Family & Marriage on Long Island
New York State is surrounded by states like New Jersey and Massachusetts who have legalized gay marriage.
Fire Districts on Long Island
Most Long Island fire departments are dependent on volunteers. They do not have a paid staff that will be available to respond at all times.
Government Reform on Long Island
Since 1998 government has been pushed towards more openness and less corruption.
Health Care on Long Island
Long Island has many problems when it comes to health care. About 16% of Long Islanders were uninsured in 2002.
Housing on Long Island
Long Island housing market has taken a big hit from the economy downturn and the burst of the housing bubble.
Immigration on Long Island
Long Island is one of the most diverse areas of the country. Because of this there are a large number of illegal immigrants on Long Island.
Law Enforcement on Long Island
Long Island, according to Forbes, has the best crime rate in the country at 2042 crimes per 100,000 residents.
Parks & Recreation on Long Island
Long Island has about 20 state parks and historic sites attracting around 20 million visitors annually.
Public Education on Long Island
Long Island has many of the best public schools in New York State. They also have some of the highest paid teachers in New York State.
Public Safety on Long Island
Oftentimes circumstances can arise that bring light to underlying issues affecting the safety and well being of Long Islanders.
Public Works on Long Island
There are many public works projects through out Long Island. Some are to clean up the Long Island Sound while others are to reduce traffic congestion.
Special Districts on Long Island
Special Districts on Long Island consist of fire districts, water districts, library districts, escalator districts, and sanitation districts.
Taxes & Public Finance on Long Island
Long Island has some of the highest property taxes in the country. These are due to the large resources used by the school districts.
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