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Welcome to nextLI
nextLI is where Long Islanders can find data, research and information about our home. This project features original reporting, mapping, non-partisan research and a unique data hub to better understand what's happening here. With good data, good will and shared purpose, Long Islanders can address the region's challenges together.
What's New
Long Island potholes: A hole lot of frustration
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Nassau's low housing vacancy rate
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Report: By 2040, LI's housing demand will be more than double what zoning allows
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Experts on tackling Long Island's challenges
Long Island Research
Forecast: A 'Blue Economy' for Long Island
Survey: Long Islanders on leaving, housing and more
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Survey: Long Island's pre-2022 election mood
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Modeling: Repurpose Long Island's empty storefronts
Survey: Views of Long Islanders amid pandemic
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Survey: COVID-19's impact on Long Island
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Focus Groups: Long Islanders on diversity, real estate, more
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Survey: The next generation of Long Islanders
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Long Island Index Archive 2003-2018
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Interactive Maps
