Polls

State Budget

Do you believe the state budget delivered enough money to Long Island?

Yes, this will provide the necessary funding for our schools, governments and residents.
No, it falls short of what is needed to help our communities.

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Squatters

Should squatters be allowed to live on other people’s properties?

Yes, they have nowhere else to live and aren’t able to afford a place of their own.
Yes, but only if they pay rent and assist with upkeep of the property.
No, they don't own the property, so they don’t belong there.
Don’t know/No opinion

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Deputizing Armed Citizens

Do you support Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s proposal to deputize county residents who own a gun?

Yes, they can help the Nassau County Police Department with capturing wanted suspects.
No, these “deputies” may act as vigilantes and an innocent person may get killed.

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Sands Casino Project

Do you want to see the Sands New York Casino being built in Nassau County?

Yes, it will mean more jobs and bring in more revenue for Long Island.
No, it will create more traffic and attract criminal elements.
No, we already have Jake's 58.
Don't know/No opinion

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Leaving Long Island

If you were to leave Long Island, what would be the main reason?

Cost of living
Crime
Housing
School/property taxes
Traffic

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2024 Elections

Now that the Republican and Democrat presidential candidates have secured their nominations, who do you intend to vote for this Election Day?

Joseph R. Biden (D)
Donald J. Trump (R)

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National Guard on NYC Subways

What do you think of having the National Guard on the subways?

It makes me feel safer.
I feel more intimidated.
Don’t know/No opinion.

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The Proposed Congressional District Map

Which proposed congressional district map do you prefer?

The one from the redistricting committee.
The one from the Democratic state legislators.

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Bruce Blakeman’s Executive Order

Do you support Bruce Blakeman's executive order banning transgender athletes from competing against female athletes?

Yes, female athletes should only compete against each other.
No, this executive order is transphobic and discriminatory.

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“To-Go” Beverages

Do you support Governor Hochul's plan to make "to-go" beverages permanent?

Yes, it will help boost the local wine, beer and spirits industry.
No, it will result in an increase in drunk driving.

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State Aid for Schools

Are you confident that Foundation Aid funding for Long Island schools will be put back in the budget?

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Blakeman’s Comments on Hochul

Do you agree with Bruce Blakeman’s assessment that the state should stay out of Long Island?

Yes, the state’s overreach has negatively impacted Long Island’s quality of life.
No, we need the state’s help when it comes to funding infrastructure and renovating our downtowns.

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Suffolk County Executive

With Ed Romaine as the new Suffolk County Executive, what should his top priority be?

Affordable Housing
Energy
Environment
Healthcare
Jobs
Public Safety
Sewers/Infrastructure
Taxes
Technological Innovation

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Housing on Long Island

Do you believe that housing on Long Island will become more affordable in 2024?

Yes, mortgage rates are coming down.
No, sales prices and local taxes are still too high.
Don't know/Not sure.

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Holiday Spending

How much money do you plan to spend on gifts this holiday season?

More than last year
Same as last year
Less than last year

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Removing McCarthy As Speaker

Should Kevin McCarthy have been removed as House Speaker?

Yes, he was weak and ineffective
No, he was doing a good job

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Siena College Poll

After reading about the Siena College poll, what concerns you the most?

High cost of living
Lack of affordable housing
Crime
Wave of migrants

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LIPA

Should LIPA be privatized?

Yes, make it private.
No, make it public.
Make it a private/public partnership.

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Local Events

Do you think politicians should promote themselves on signs at free local events?

Yes, they have a right to let people know they brought this event for their constituents to enjoy.
No, it is just blatant self-promotion and a waste of taxpayer dollars.

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How difficult is it for you to make the following payments (1=easy; 5=difficult)?

Long Island

Do you see yourself leaving Long Island?

No, I'm staying put
Yes, within one year
Yes, in 1-5 years
Yes, in 5 or more years

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Suffolk County Sewers

How should Suffolk County pay for new sewers?

Use the $700 million in reserves
Increase the sales tax

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Elections for County Executive and District Attorney

When should elections for county executive and district attorney be held?

Off-year (odd-numbered years)
Same as for president and governor (even-numbered years)

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Immigration

Should one judge be able to overrule Obama’s immigration DACA decision or Trump’s Remain in Mexico policy?

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What Concerns You About Your School District?

As a parent and taxpayer, how concerned are you about children being taught critical race theory (CRT)/gender theory in your school district?

Not Concerned
Somewhat Concerned
Concerned
Very Concerned

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As a parent and taxpayer, how concerned are you about taxes/school budgets in your school district?

Not Concerned
Somewhat Concerned
Concerned
Very Concerned

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As a parent and taxpayer, how concerned are you about violence in schools/possibility of school shooting in your school district?

Not Concerned
Somewhat Concerned
Concerned
Very Concerned

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As a parent and taxpayer, how concerned are you about parents having a role in vetting books that appear in school libraries in your school district?

Not Concerned
Somewhat Concerned
Concerned
Very Concerned

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Nassau Hub

What would you like Nassau Hub to be?

Affordable housing
Casino
Mixed-use (residential and retail)
Life sciences/tech center
Office space
Other

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2024 Presidential Election

Who should be the GOP nominee for president in 2024?

Ron DeSantis
Mike Pence
Nikki Haley
Sarah Huckabee Sanders
Tim Scott
Donald Trump
Other

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Should Donald Trump run for President again?

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Suffolk County Executive

Which Republican would you like to see run for Suffolk County Executive?

Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter
County Comptroller John Kennedy
Suffolk County Legislator/Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey
Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine
Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta
Former U.S. Congressman Lee Zeldin

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Are Our Children Safe in Long Island Schools?

Do you believe that there is adequate security in Long Island’s schools?

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Do you believe that each school should have an armed retired police officer?

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Do you believe that teachers who are trained in firearm safety should be able to possess a firearm?

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Do you believe that at least one gun should be in a locked box in the main office?

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Do you believe that no guns at all should be allowed on the school campus?

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TikTok

Should Chinese-owned TikTok be banned from the United States?

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Thanksgiving

Should retail stores be closed on Thanksgiving (like it was years ago) so everyone can be with their family?

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Halloween on Sunday

Do you think Halloween should be on the last Sunday in October?

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State Budget

Do you believe the state budget delivered enough money to Long Island?

Squatters

Should squatters be allowed to live on other people’s properties?

Deputizing Armed Citizens

Do you support Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s proposal to deputize county residents who own a gun?

Sands Casino Project

Do you want to see the Sands New York Casino being built in Nassau County?

Leaving Long Island

If you were to leave Long Island, what would be the main reason?

2024 Elections

Now that the Republican and Democrat presidential candidates have secured their nominations, who do you intend to vote for this Election Day?

National Guard on NYC Subways

What do you think of having the National Guard on the subways?

The Proposed Congressional District Map

Which proposed congressional district map do you prefer?

Bruce Blakeman’s Executive Order

Do you support Bruce Blakeman's executive order banning transgender athletes from competing against female athletes?

“To-Go” Beverages

Do you support Governor Hochul's plan to make "to-go" beverages permanent?

State Aid for Schools

Are you confident that Foundation Aid funding for Long Island schools will be put back in the budget?

Blakeman’s Comments on Hochul

Do you agree with Bruce Blakeman’s assessment that the state should stay out of Long Island?

Suffolk County Executive

With Ed Romaine as the new Suffolk County Executive, what should his top priority be?

Housing on Long Island

Do you believe that housing on Long Island will become more affordable in 2024?

Holiday Spending

How much money do you plan to spend on gifts this holiday season?

Removing McCarthy As Speaker

Should Kevin McCarthy have been removed as House Speaker?

Siena College Poll

After reading about the Siena College poll, what concerns you the most?

LIPA

Should LIPA be privatized?

Local Events

Do you think politicians should promote themselves on signs at free local events?

How difficult is it for you to make the following payments (1=easy; 5=difficult)?

School/Property Taxes (1=easy; 5=difficult)

Utility Bills (1=easy; 5=difficult)

Mortgage Payments (1=easy; 5=difficult)

Special District Taxes (water, fire, etc.) (1=easy; 5=difficult)

Long Island

Do you see yourself leaving Long Island?

Suffolk County Sewers

How should Suffolk County pay for new sewers?

Elections for County Executive and District Attorney

When should elections for county executive and district attorney be held?

Immigration

Should one judge be able to overrule Obama’s immigration DACA decision or Trump’s Remain in Mexico policy?

What Concerns You About Your School District?

As a parent and taxpayer, how concerned are you about children being taught critical race theory (CRT)/gender theory in your school district?

As a parent and taxpayer, how concerned are you about taxes/school budgets in your school district?

As a parent and taxpayer, how concerned are you about violence in schools/possibility of school shooting in your school district?

As a parent and taxpayer, how concerned are you about parents having a role in vetting books that appear in school libraries in your school district?

Nassau Hub

What would you like Nassau Hub to be?

2024 Presidential Election

Who should be the GOP nominee for president in 2024?

Should Donald Trump run for President again?

Suffolk County Executive

Which Republican would you like to see run for Suffolk County Executive?

Are Our Children Safe in Long Island Schools?

Do you believe that there is adequate security in Long Island’s schools?

Do you believe that each school should have an armed retired police officer?

Do you believe that teachers who are trained in firearm safety should be able to possess a firearm?

Do you believe that at least one gun should be in a locked box in the main office?

Do you believe that no guns at all should be allowed on the school campus?

TikTok

Should Chinese-owned TikTok be banned from the United States?

Thanksgiving

Should retail stores be closed on Thanksgiving (like it was years ago) so everyone can be with their family?

Halloween on Sunday

Do you think Halloween should be on the last Sunday in October?