Saturday is Veterans Day, a holiday that traces its root to Armistice Day on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. It became an annual observance in 1926 and a national holiday in 1938. In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation changing the name to Veterans Day as a way to honor those who served in all American wars.
There were an estimated 18.5 million military veterans living in the United States in 2016, about 7.4 percent of the population, according to the latest figures from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. Of the 18.5 million nationwide, it is estimated that more than 112,000 live on Long Island; approximately 45,148 in Nassau County and 66,867 in Suffolk County. Here are the numbers who served during conflicts:
Long Island veterans and the periods when they served
The Census classifies anyone who served from August 1990 to present as being in the Gulf War although they break out from the period anyone who served after September 2001. The little lines at the top of each bar chart represent the margin of error in the Census figures, which are derived from surveys and which represent the government’s best estimate.
Where they live across the nation
Three states had a million or more veterans in 2016, according to the Census: California (1.6 million), Texas (1.5 million) and Florida (1.4 million). New York State is sixth, after Pennsylvania and Ohio, with an estimate of 723,000 veterans, or 4.7 percent of the population.
Long Island’s veterans are older than the nation’s as a whole
Suffolk, and especially Nassau, have higher percentages of veterans in the older age groups.
Part of that age discrepancy is reflected in the fact that, at 10.4 percent, Nassau County has more than double the percentage of World War II veterans in its overall veteran population compared to the United States, of which 4.2 percent of veterans served during World War II. In Suffolk County, 6.7 percent of veterans served in World War II. Both counties’ percentage of Korean War veterans also surpassed that of the nation’s 8.9 percent, with 14.6 percent in Nassau and 13.3 percent in Suffolk.
Veterans have higher median income; fewer are below poverty line
Long Island’s veterans tend to have a higher median income than non-veteran civilians, which is a trend consistent with national statistics. Veterans in Nassau and Suffolk are both less likely to fall below the poverty level than the average veteran in the United States.
Veterans have disabilities at a higher rate than the overall public
Veterans in Nassau County are three times as likely — and Suffolk County’s veterans are more than twice as likely — to have a disability than non-veterans.
Male and female
The pie charts shows the breakdown for Long Island. The percentages of female veterans in both counties have increased slightly since 2006 but still remain below the national percentage of 8.6 percent of total veterans, or 1.8 million women.
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Huntington Toyota Brand360
Your Car Lease is Up. Now What?
One of the benefits of leasing your vehicle is the flexibility it offers at the end of the lease term. As a lessee, you can choose to buy out your current leased vehicle, lease another car (either from the same brand or try something new), or simply return the car and walk away. However, the lease end process can be confusing and costly. To make a considered choice, research the answers to the following end-of-lease questions:
- What charges may be due at lease end?
- Is buying the leased vehicle a good option?
- What do you want to drive next?
To make your lease end transition easier, Newsday Brand360 and Huntington Toyota offer the following lease-end options to consider.
1. Re-Read Your Lease
45 to 60 days before the end of your lease re-read your agreement to be clear on the options available to you, and to familiarize yourself with your leaser’s conditions for return. Next, research the market to determine the residual value of your car at the time of termination. You will likely start receiving letters from your dealership prior to your lease termination date with offers to end your lease early and upgrade to a new vehicle, extend your lease, or to offer you a buyout option to purchase the car at the conclusion of your term. Your dealership will also remind you to set up an appointment for inspection of your car.
2. Lease Return Inspection
Many manufacturers use an independent company to conduct a lease return inspection that is free to the lease holder. The inspector can come to your home or office and the process will take about 30-45 minutes. In preparation for the visit, remove all personal items and wash and vacuum the car. After the inspection, you will receive a condition report that lists any issues and the estimated costs for any repair. Toyota Financial Services offers a lease turn-in site that includes a sample inspection report to help you prepare.
3. Check Your Mileage
Leases come with a pre-set mileage allowance per year. Be sure to return your vehicle with less than the allotted mileage to avoid overage charges. If your mileage is over your allowed amount you will pay a mileage penalty at the end of the lease, or you may opt to purchase the vehicle at the end of the lease, instead.
4. Wear and Tear
In order to avoid extra charges, return your vehicle in good condition. Any damage to the car that’s going to cost more than the average amount of money to refurbish is called excessive wear and tear. Damage includes dents, dings, scratches and scrapes on the car’s exterior, cracks, stars or excessive pitting on the windshield, abnormal or excessive wear to the tires and tears and stains on upholstery.
5. Late Charges
Your leased vehicle must be returned to the dealer by the termination date on your leasing contract. You can bring it to your local dealer or any dealer of the same automotive brand. If you return the vehicle after the date of termination, penalty fees will start to accrue.
6. Disposition
When you return your leased car, you will be subject to a disposition fee in an amount specified in your contract. Your dealership may be able to waive this fee if you lease another vehicle.
7. Turn-In Returns
Locate all the items that came with the car originally such as the second set of keys, cargo covers, original floor mats and spare tires.
What Next?
At the typical end of a car lease, you have the option to return your vehicle and walk away, extend your lease for a limited time (usually at the same monthly rate), purchase your vehicle for the buyout value set in the lease, or trade in your vehicle for a new lease.
If you decide to lease another vehicle you can take advantage of driving a newer car while maintaining a low monthly payment.
Lease (or Buy) Another Vehicle from the Same Brand
Many manufacturers will incentivize returning lessees to choose another vehicle from their brand. In addition to financial incentives such as loyalty rebates, some will waive the last few lease payments to help clients get into the newer model before their lease is over.
Lease (or Buy) Another Vehicle from a Different Brand
Part of the fun of leasing can be the flexibility to drive a different car every few years. Some manufacturers will even offer rebates to current lessees of competing brands. These can make trying a new brand easier.
Return the Car and Walk Away
Of course, you are under no obligation to lease or buy another vehicle unless you wish to. If you no longer need the car, you can simply return it and walk away. For more information on end of lease options, contact Huntington Toyota by visiting www.toyotaofhuntington.com
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
10 Steps for Healthy Aging
Living a healthy lifestyle becomes even more important for better aging. The things we do to keep body and heart healthy—nutritious diet, physical activity, and social connections – also can help promote brain health and wellness. Here are 10 steps for successful aging:
1. Eat Well
Adopt a low-fat diet high on fruits and veggies, like strawberries, blueberries and broccoli. Take daily vitamins. Limit intake of red meats, fried and processed foods, salt and sugar.
2. Stay Active
Brisk walking benefits brain health, while aerobics can boost your heart rate, and weight training builds strength and flexibility.
3. Learn New Things
Pick up a new hobby like playing tennis, learn to speak a foreign language, try a cooking class, or something you haven’t done before.
4. Get Enough Sleep
At least 7 to 9 hours is a good night’s rest. Insomnia or sleep apnea can have serious physical effects and negatively affect memory and thinking.
5. Mind Your Meds
Medication can affect everyone differently, especially as you age. A medication that didn’t trigger side effects in the past can suddenly cause an abnormal reaction. Talk to your doctor about all medications, whether over-the-counter or prescriptions.
6. Stop Smoking and Limit Alcohol
Smoking can increase the risk of other serious illnesses, while too much alcohol can impair judgment and cause accidents, including falls, broken bones, and car crashes.
7. Stay Connected
Invite friends and family over for a meal, board games, or just to hang out. Maintaining an active social life is important for mental health and keeping a positive attitude.
8. Know Your Blood Pressure
If your blood pressure is high, get it under control under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
9. See Your Doctor
Maintain checkups. Health screenings are key to managing chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity. Speak with your physician about any concerns or questions you have about your health.
10. Get a Memory Screening
Our brains need regular checkups, just as other parts of our bodies do. A memory screening is a quick, easy, non-invasive exam for our brains. Talk to your doctor about getting a screening as part of your annual wellness exam or call the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America at 866-232-8484.
Oyster Bay campaign spending passes $1M mark
The campaign committees for the Republican and Democratic candidates for town supervisor in Oyster Bay, along with the two party committees in the town, have spent $1,094,773.92 so far on the election, more than twice what was spent in 2015. Here is a breakdown based on data from the New York State Board of Elections. The 2017 figure is not final; candidates are required to submit at least one more set of spending records that is not due until after the election. Figures for the January reports in 2015 and 2017 only include expenditures from that month, to keep the comparison fair. Read more about the campaign spending here.
| 2015 | John Venditto (R) | John Mangelli (D) | Town Republican Committee | Town Democratic Committee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Periodic | $0 | $0 | $1,337.99 | $49.90 |
| July Periodic | $52,598.27 | $0 | $66,529.95 | $2,790.91 |
| 32 Day Pre General Election | $71,790.65 | $0 | $37,340.99 | $1,841.38 |
| 11 Day Pre General Election | $14,330.26 | $901.50 | $54,787.77 | $14,784.85 |
| 27 Day Post General Election | $162,406.50 | $8,393.55 | $10,404.65 | $19,623.20 |
| TOTAL | $301,125.68 | $9,295.05 | $170,401.35 | $39,090.24 |
| 2017 | Joseph Saladino* (R) | Marc Herman (D) | Town Republican Committee | Town Democratic Committee |
| January Periodic | $468.37 | $0.0 | $5,037.01 | $0 |
| July Periodic | $40,520.22 | $4,446.96 | $61,732.20 | $16,806.25 |
| 32 Day Pre Primary | $0 | $0 | $0 | $22,709.33 |
| 11 Day Pre Primary | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,012.60 |
| 10 Day Post Primary | $0 | $0 | $0 | $50,519.35 |
| 32 Day Pre General Election | $89,345.22 | $35,297.70 | $29,610.52 | $25,577.28 |
| 11 Day Pre General Election | $396,942.40 | $136,993.50 | $12,840.08 | $145,914.93 |
| TOTAL | $527,276.21 | $176,738.16 | $109,219.81 | $281,539.74 |
*January expenses for Saladino are from his Assembly campaign committee.
COLLEGE FINANCING 101 – Understanding and Affording College Tuition
COLLEGE FINANCING 101 – Understanding and Affording College Tuition
For parents of college-bound students, understanding how to finance tuition has become an education unto itself. To clarify the options and help simplify the process, Newsday conducted an in-depth seminar to help educate parents and students on financing a college education. The hour-long seminar was held at the Newsday corporate headquarters in Melville, New York.
Experts in admissions and financial aid, New York State loans and grants, as well loan officers from our sponsor, Island Federal Credit Union, provided important information every incoming freshman and their parents should know. With a program so rich in useful content, Newsday and Island Federal Credit Union wanted to bring College Financing 101 to the broader public.
Here, you will find a series of video tutorials on financing a college education for the 2018-2019 school year. You will also find a list of important links and resources to continue your education in college financing.
WHAT EVERY PARENT AND STUDENT SHOULD KNOW
College Financing 101: The Cliff Notes Overview, Larry Dunn, Senior Director of Sales & Marketing, Island Federal Credit Union
This video, introduced by Larry Dunn, Senior Director of Marketing & Sales for Island Federal Credit Union provides a “Cliff Notes” version of the hour-long College Financing 101 seminar for Long Island parents and students. It top-lines the purpose of the seminar, introduces the panel of speakers and offers a synopsis of each of their topics and talks. Best viewed in tandem with the other topic-specific video segments.
Supplemental Financing and Scholarships—Timothy Aaraas, Director of Retail Lending, Island Federal Credit Union
Financing a college education is top of mind for any high school student or parent of a high school student. As the Director of Lending for Island Federal Credit Union, Tim will discuss credit union loan options and their Student Choice partner that can help families afford the “gap” between federal loan options and the actual cost of tuition, as well as alternate means of supplemental financing such as Home Equity Lines Of Credit. In addition, Tim will talk specifically about Island Federal Credit Union’s long-standing scholarship program that defines the credit union’s philosophy of “people helping people” by offering $50,000 to help meet rising college costs and ease the burden on Long Island families. Since 1992, Island Federal Credit Union has given away 294 scholarships totaling $540,000 dollars to deserving students. In 2018, Island Federal Credit Union will award eleven scholarships, 3 at the $10,000 level and 8 at $2,500 each.
Understanding and Applying for the New York State Excelsior Scholarship Program—Diane Kazanecki-Kempter, Director of Student Financial Services, SUNY Farmingdale
2017 marked the first year of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Excelsior Scholarship, a first-of-its-kind in the nation program, to provide tuition-free education at New York’s public colleges and universities. As Director of Financial Aid at SUNY Farmingdale, Ms. Kazanecki-Kempter will discuss requirements and eligibility, and advise parents and students how – and when – to fill out the forms. Ms. Kazanecki-Kempter will also share her experiences to help scholarship seeking seniors avoid common pitfalls, and how to maintain this tuition-free program throughout a four-year college term.
Getting the Most from Your School/Guidance Counseling Office—Barbara Donnellan Ed.D Coordinator of Guidance, Lindenhurst Public Schools
In this informative session, Dr. Donnellan will discuss, through her experience and anecdotes, how parents and high school seniors should work with their school guidance counseling office to understand and approach the college admission process. More importantly, Dr. Donnellan will speak to the mindset and approach to financing a college education, and urge parents to handle the process as they would any other large purchase: with forethought, knowledge and a clear understanding of the process.
Thank You to Our Sponsor
Island Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit, full-service financial institution, providing affordable banking products and services to Long Islanders. For over 60 years, Island Federal Credit Union has offered their members better value and service for their everyday banking, enabling them to achieve their dreams by helping them to purchase a home, send their kids to college, and afford a comfortable retirement.
Founded in 1955, Island Federal Credit Union has grown to be among the top performing credit unions in New York State with over $1.3 billion in assets, serving more than 38,000 members. Island Federal Credit Union’s successful track record can be attributed to consistently delivering the best rates, no hidden fees, and exceptional service to its members.
Island Federal Credit Union is a proud sponsor of Newsday Brand360’s College Financing 101 event. Please take note of the following websites for more information about financing a college education:
Island Federal Credit Union – Island Federal Credit Union
Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) – hesc.ny.gov
Contact the Scholarship Unit via email at scholarships@hesc.ny.gov or call 888-697-4372
Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) – fafsa.ed.gov
Tap on the Web Application – hesc.ny.gov/pay-for-college/apply-for-financial-aid/nys-tap/apply-for-tap.html
New York State Excelsior – ny.gov/programs/tuition-free-degree-program-excelsior-scholarship
The news and editorial staff of Newsday had no role in the creation of this contentHow tight is the race for Nassau executive?
Who will Nassau County voters choose for county executive on Nov. 7? Democrat Laura Curran, Republican Jack Martins or Green Party candidate Cassandra Lems? Here is a breakdown of answers to that question posed in a Newsday/Siena Poll. The survey, which has a margin of error of +/- 3.6 percentage points, involved 742 Nassau registered voters from Oct. 17-22. Mouse over the bars for details, and see the table below for all the categories on the first rating question. And you can read more about the Nassau race here.
The choices
- Curran
- Martins
- Lems
- Don't know/No opinion
All voters, and then by gender and age
By education and income
| Curran | Martins | Lems | No opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 41% | 43% | 3% | 13% |
| GENDER | ||||
| Male | 36% | 50% | 2% | 13% |
| Female | 47% | 36% | 4% | 13% |
| AGE | ||||
| Under 55 | 41% | 46% | 4% | 10% |
| 55 + | 43% | 42% | 3% | 13% |
| PARTY | ||||
| Democrat | 79% | 11% | 3% | 7% |
| Republican | 15% | 74% | 2% | 10% |
| Independent / Other | 38% | 38% | 4% | 20% |
| POLITICS | ||||
| Liberal | 78% | 8% | 6% | 8% |
| Moderate | 49% | 37% | 2% | 12% |
| Conservative | 11% | 76% | 2% | 12% |
| EDUCATION | ||||
| No college | 37% | 46% | 2% | 15% |
| College degree | 45% | 41% | 3% | 10% |
| RELIGION | ||||
| Catholic | 30% | 58% | 2% | 10% |
| Jewish | 62% | 28% | 3% | 8% |
| Protestant | 47% | 37% | 3% | 13% |
| Other | 57% | 17% | 5% | 21% |
| INCOME | ||||
| <$50K | 31% | 52% | 3% | 14% |
| $50K-$100K | 50% | 38% | 4% | 8% |
| $100K+ | 42% | 47% | 2% | 9% |
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Long Island opinion on the Trump presidency
What do Long Islanders think of Donald Trump more than nine months into his presidency? Here is a breakdown of answers to that question posed in a Newsday/Siena Poll. The survey, which has a margin of error of +/- 3.6 percentage points, involved 1,007 registered voters from Oct. 17-22. Mouse over the bars for details, and see the table below for all the categories on the first rating question. There is also a chart below showing responses to questions about how Trump is handling five situations. And you can read more about the Trump poll results here.
The ratings
- Excellent
- Good
- Fair
- Poor
- No opinion
How would you rate the job that Donald Trump is doing as president?
By Ethnicity and Income
And how would you rate Trump on dealing with 5 challenges
Respondents were asked to rate the president on the following: handling natural disasters such as Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria; creating jobs; working collaboratively with Congress; keeping America safe from terrorism; and addressing the conflict between the United States and North Korea.
Here are breakdowns on the question “How would you rate the job that Donald Trump is doing as president? The “Don’t know/No opinion” data, which ranges from 1 percent to 3 percent, are not listed, and the percentages are rounded off.
| Excellent | Good | Fair | Poor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 14% | 18% | 19% | 47% |
| Nassau | 12% | 18% | 21% | 48% |
| Suffolk | 16% | 18% | 18% | 47% |
| GENDER | ||||
| Male | 16% | 19% | 20% | 45% |
| Female | 13% | 16% | 19% | 50% |
| AGE | ||||
| 18-34 | 6% | 12% | 28% | 52% |
| 35-54 | 13% | 22% | 20% | 45% |
| 55+ | 19% | 19% | 14% | 49% |
| PARTY | ||||
| Democrat | 3% | 6% | 13% | 77% |
| Republican | 28% | 31% | 22% | 19% |
| Independent/ Other | 13% | 18% | 23% | 43% |
| POLITICS | ||||
| Liberal | 2% | 2% | 8% | 87% |
| Moderate | 7% | 17% | 23% | 52% |
| Conservative | 32% | 29% | 22% | 17% |
| ETHNICITY | ||||
| White | 16% | 19% | 21% | 43% |
| Black | 3% | 6% | 9% | 82% |
| Latino | 6% | 18% | 17% | 57% |
| EDUCATION | ||||
| No college | 17% | 20% | 19% | 43% |
| College degree | 12% | 16% | 19% | 51% |
| RELIGION | ||||
| Catholic | 19% | 22% | 21% | 37% |
| Jewish | 7% | 10% | 15% | 68% |
| Protestant | 11% | 23% | 23% | 40% |
| Other | 8% | 11% | 15% | 65% |
| INCOME | ||||
| <$50G | 16% | 23% | 19% | 40% |
| $50G-$100G | 16% | 18% | 17% | 49% |
| $100G+ | 12% | 17% | 18% | 53% |
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Long Island unemployment rates for September 2017
The overall unemployment rate on Long Island for September 2017 was 4.2 percent, down 0.1 of a percentage point from where it was a year earlier, according to data from the state’s Department of Labor. Hempstead Village had the highest rate on the Island, at 4.9 percent, just 0.1 percentage points behind New York City.
Glen Cove and Southampton had the lowest rate — 3.8 percent — but Glen Cove had risen 0.2 percentage points to that number while Southampton had fallen 0.2 percentage points. You can read more about Long Island unemployment here.
Local jobless rates for September
Details on the monthly unemployment rates
| September 2017 | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployed | Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nassau-Suffolk | 1,494,500 | 1,431,500 | 63,000 | 4.2 |
| Nassau County | 708,600 | 679,200 | 29,400 | 4.1 |
| Freeport Village | 22,900 | 21,800 | 1,100 | 4.6 |
| Glen Cove City | 14,200 | 13,600 | 500 | 3.8 |
| Hempstead Town | 403,900 | 386,500 | 17,400 | 4.3 |
| Hempstead Village | 27,700 | 26,400 | 1,400 | 4.9 |
| Long Beach City | 19,800 | 19,000 | 800 | 3.9 |
| North Hempstead Town | 114,200 | 109,800 | 4,400 | 3.9 |
| Oyster Bay Town | 156,500 | 150,200 | 6,200 | 4.0 |
| Rockville Centre Village | 12,300 | 11,700 | 500 | 4.2 |
| Valley Stream Village | 19,900 | 19,000 | 900 | 4.6 |
| Suffolk County | 785,900 | 752,300 | 33,600 | 4.3 |
| Babylon Town | 113,100 | 107,800 | 5,400 | 4.7 |
| Brookhaven Town | 256,800 | 245,700 | 11,100 | 4.3 |
| Huntington Town | 105,600 | 101,400 | 4,300 | 4.0 |
| Islip Town | 180,700 | 172,900 | 7,800 | 4.3 |
| Lindenhurst Village | 15,500 | 14,800 | 700 | 4.6 |
| Riverhead Town | 16,200 | 15,500 | 700 | 4.4 |
| Smithtown Town | 60,800 | 58,300 | 2,500 | 4.0 |
| Southampton Town | 29,200 | 28,100 | 1,100 | 3.8 |
| New York City | 4,258,000 | 4,045,100 | 212,900 | 5.0 |
| New York State | 9,738,100 | 9,276,900 | 461,200 | 4.7 |
| August 2017 | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployed | Rate (%) |
| Nassau-Suffolk | 1,500,300 | 1,433,900 | 66,400 | 4.4 |
| Nassau County | 710,100 | 680,000 | 30,100 | 4.2 |
| Freeport Village | 23,000 | 21,800 | 1,200 | 5.0 |
| Glen Cove City | 14,200 | 13,700 | 600 | 4.0 |
| Hempstead Town | 405,000 | 387,000 | 18,100 | 4.5 |
| Hempstead Village | 27,900 | 26,400 | 1,500 | 5.3 |
| Long Beach City | 19,800 | 19,100 | 700 | 3.7 |
| North Hempstead Town | 114,300 | 109,900 | 4,400 | 3.8 |
| Oyster Bay Town | 156,800 | 150,400 | 6,300 | 4.0 |
| Rockville Centre Village | 12,300 | 11,800 | 500 | 4.1 |
| Valley Stream Village | 20,000 | 19,100 | 1,000 | 4.9 |
| Suffolk County | 790,200 | 753,900 | 36,300 | 4.6 |
| Babylon Town | 113,900 | 108,000 | 5,900 | 5.2 |
| Brookhaven Town | 258,600 | 246,300 | 12,400 | 4.8 |
| Huntington Town | 105,800 | 101,600 | 4,300 | 4.0 |
| Islip Town | 182,000 | 173,300 | 8,700 | 4.8 |
| Lindenhurst Village | 15,700 | 14,800 | 800 | 5.3 |
| Riverhead Town | 16,200 | 15,500 | 700 | 4.4 |
| Smithtown Town | 60,900 | 58,400 | 2,400 | 4.0 |
| Southampton Town | 29,200 | 28,100 | 1,100 | 3.8 |
| New York City | 4,236,500 | 4,019,800 | 216,600 | 5.1 |
| New York State | 9,728,600 | 9,256,000 | 472,600 | 4.9 |
| September 2016 | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployed | Rate (%) |
| Nassau-Suffolk | 1,467,800 | 1,405,400 | 62,400 | 4.3 |
| Nassau County | 695,500 | 666,700 | 28,700 | 4.1 |
| Freeport Village | 22,500 | 21,400 | 1,100 | 4.9 |
| Glen Cove City | 13,900 | 13,400 | 500 | 3.6 |
| Hempstead Town | 396,400 | 379,400 | 17,000 | 4.3 |
| Hempstead Village | 27,200 | 25,900 | 1,300 | 4.9 |
| Long Beach City | 19,500 | 18,700 | 800 | 4.0 |
| North Hempstead Town | 112,200 | 107,800 | 4,400 | 3.9 |
| Oyster Bay Town | 153,500 | 147,500 | 6,000 | 3.9 |
| Rockville Centre Village | 12,000 | 11,500 | 500 | 4.2 |
| Valley Stream Village | 19,500 | 18,700 | 800 | 4.3 |
| Suffolk County | 772,400 | 738,700 | 33,700 | 4.4 |
| Babylon Town | 111,200 | 105,800 | 5,300 | 4.8 |
| Brookhaven Town | 252,600 | 241,300 | 11,300 | 4.5 |
| Huntington Town | 103,700 | 99,500 | 4,100 | 4.0 |
| Islip Town | 177,600 | 169,800 | 7,800 | 4.4 |
| Lindenhurst Village | 15,200 | 14,500 | 700 | 4.6 |
| Riverhead Town | 15,900 | 15,200 | 700 | 4.6 |
| Smithtown Town | 59,700 | 57,300 | 2,400 | 4.0 |
| Southampton Town | 28,700 | 27,600 | 1,200 | 4.0 |
| New York City | 4,141,300 | 3,919,200 | 222,200 | 5.4 |
| New York State | 9,554,900 | 9,083,500 | 471,400 | 4.9 |
Life after Sandy: Long Island’s opinions on the storm’s aftermath
Five years after Superstorm Sandy, most Long Islanders don’t think the possibility of a similar storm makes the Island a less desirable place to live, according to a Newsday/Siena Poll. The survey, which has a margin of error of +/- 3.6 percent, also found that many support allocating government resources to help rebuild storm-damaged homes or businesses, and that many agree that climate change makes it more likely that the Island will see similar storms in the near future. Here are the details on three questions from the poll. Click on the buttons for breakdowns, and click here for more about the poll.
Now five years after Sandy hit Long Island, do you think the possibility of a similar storm hitting the island has made Long Island a less desirable place to live or has the possibility of a storm like Sandy not had any effect on Long Island´s desirability as a place to live?
The detailed breakdown: Here are all the results by category on the desirability question.
| Less desirable | No effect | Don’t know/No opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 22% | 75% | 3% |
| Nassau | 22% | 74% | 3% |
| Suffolk | 21% | 76% | 3% |
| GENDER | |||
| Male | 21% | 76% | 2% |
| Female | 22% | 75% | 4% |
| AGE | |||
| 18-34 | 28% | 69% | 3% |
| 35-54 | 21% | 78% | 1% |
| 55+ | 19% | 77% | 4% |
| PARTY | |||
| Democrat | 28% | 67% | 5% |
| Republican | 18% | 80% | 2% |
| Independent/ Other | 17% | 82% | 1% |
| POLITICS | |||
| Liberal | 33% | 65% | 3% |
| Moderate | 21% | 77% | 2% |
| Conservative | 16% | 81% | 2% |
| ETHNICITY | |||
| White | 21% | 77% | 2% |
| Black | 34% | 62% | 4% |
| Latino | 26% | 72% | 3% |
| EDUCATION | |||
| No college | 25% | 71% | 4% |
| College degree | 19% | 78% | 3% |
| RELIGION | |||
| Catholic | 19% | 79% | 3% |
| Jewish | 19% | 79% | 2% |
| Protestant | 16% | 76% | 7% |
| Other | 32% | 66% | 2% |
| INCOME | |||
| <$50K | 35% | 62% | 4% |
| $50K-$100K | 20% | 78% | 3% |
| $100K+ | 20% | 78% | 2% |
Do you support or oppose the allocation of government resources to help rebuild homes and businesses in coastal areas that tend to suffer damage from storm surge and other flooding?
The detailed breakdown: Here are all the results by category on the goverment payment question. (“Don’t know/No opinion” answers not listed.)
| Strongly support | Somewhat support | Somewhat oppose | Strongly oppose | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 37% | 37% | 14% | 9% |
| Nassau | 41% | 38% | 11% | 7% |
| Suffolk | 34% | 35% | 17% | 11% |
| GENDER | ||||
| Male | 37% | 35% | 14% | 12% |
| Female | 37% | 39% | 14% | 7% |
| AGE | ||||
| 18-34 | 46% | 43% | 7% | 3% |
| 35-54 | 41% | 33% | 14% | 10% |
| 55+ | 32% | 36% | 18% | 11% |
| PARTY | ||||
| Democrat | 44% | 37% | 12% | 5% |
| Republican | 31% | 37% | 17% | 12% |
| Independent/ Other | 34% | 37% | 14% | 12% |
| POLITICS | ||||
| Liberal | 46% | 35% | 12% | 3% |
| Moderate | 36% | 38% | 16% | 7% |
| Conservative | 32% | 35% | 15% | 16% |
| ETHNICITY | ||||
| White | 33% | 39% | 15% | 9% |
| Black | 49% | 38% | 5% | 5% |
| Latino | 41% | 33% | 13% | 10% |
| EDUCATION | ||||
| No college | 40% | 36% | 12% | 9% |
| College degree | 35% | 38% | 16% | 9% |
| RELIGION | ||||
| Catholic | 33% | 38% | 16% | 9% |
| Jewish | 40% | 42% | 9% | 6% |
| Protestant | 35% | 36% | 17% | 8% |
| Other | 44% | 33% | 11% | 10% |
| INCOME | ||||
| <$50K | 41% | 29% | 17% | 9% |
| $50K-$100K | 40% | 35% | 13% | 8% |
| $100K+ | 35% | 40% | 14% | 10% |
To what extent do you agree or disagree that climate change, or what some call global warming, makes it more likely that Long Island will experience another storm like Superstorm Sandy in the near future?
The detailed breakdown: Here are all the results by category on the climate-change question. (“Don’t know/No opinion” answers not listed.)
| Strongly agree | Somewhat agree | Somewhat disagree | Strongly disagree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 45% | 29% | 13% | 10% |
| Nassau | 43% | 32% | 12% | 9% |
| Suffolk | 46% | 26% | 13% | 12% |
| GENDER | ||||
| Male | 44% | 25% | 16% | 13% |
| Female | 45% | 33% | 9% | 8% |
| AGE | ||||
| 18-34 | 52% | 29% | 11% | 6% |
| 35-54 | 44% | 28% | 14% | 12% |
| 55+ | 42% | 29% | 13% | 10% |
| PARTY | ||||
| Democrat | 61% | 31% | 5% | 1% |
| Republican | 27% | 27% | 22% | 20% |
| Independent/ Other | 42% | 29% | 13% | 13% |
| POLITICS | ||||
| Liberal | 70% | 25% | 3% | 1% |
| Moderate | 46% | 32% | 12% | 6% |
| Conservative | 26% | 28% | 20% | 22% |
| ETHNICITY | ||||
| White | 42% | 29% | 14% | 11% |
| Black | 55% | 31% | 7% | 3% |
| Latino | 55% | 29% | 9% | 6% |
| EDUCATION | ||||
| No college | 44% | 29% | 13% | 10% |
| College degree | 46% | 29% | 12% | 10% |
| RELIGION | ||||
| Catholic | 36% | 29% | 17% | 14% |
| Jewish | 52% | 35% | 6% | 4% |
| Protestant | 42% | 33% | 13% | 8% |
| Other | 62% | 21% | 6% | 8% |
| INCOME | ||||
| <$50K | 42% | 33% | 12% | 6% |
| $50K-$100K | 47% | 26% | 11% | 11% |
| $100K+ | 46% | 29% | 14% | 10% |
Interactive charts via amCharts.com; tables via Tableizer.com
School buses getting red light tickets
The New York State attorney general’s office found that 422 red light camera violations were issued to school bus drivers operating out of companies in Suffolk County in 2016, with 28 drivers being repeat offenders in that year. The Suffolk companies, some of which operate in Nassau County as well, received more than 1,100 red light camera ticket violations over a three-year period, according to the attorney general. Here are details on the 2016 tickets. A similar study of Nassau companies was not done, and a blank cell in the table indicates the data was not available. Six tickets were issued in New York City and are not broken out in the table. You can read more here. This data posted on Oct. 17, 2017.
| Company / Subsidiary | Red light tickets | Repeat tickets | Suffolk | Nassau |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baumann/Acme | 87 | 4 | 49 | 36 |
| Acme | 75 | 4 | ||
| Baumann | 12 | 0 | ||
| Floyd/EEBL | 36 | 3 | 35 | 1 |
| Floyd | 19 | 1 | ||
| EEBL | 17 | 2 | ||
| Huntington Coach | 96 | 8 | 30 | 65 |
| HBC | 19 | 2 | ||
| HCC | 32 | 4 | ||
| LLC | 45 | 2 | ||
| John Bosch | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montauk Bus | 20 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Suffolk Transportation | 55 | 4 | 54 | 1 |
| Trans Group | 27 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Educational Bus | 26 | 0 | ||
| Trans Group | 1 | 0 | ||
| We Transport/ Town Bus | 101 | 8 | 49 | 49 |
| Towne Bus Corp. | 16 | |||
| Towne Bus LLC | 24 | |||
| Vans Trans | 1 | |||
| We Transport LLC | 22 | |||
| We Transport Inc. | 37 | |||
| We Transport LLP | 1 | |||
| Total | 422 | 28 | 264 | 152 |