Special Newsday/Siena Long Island Quality of Life Progress Report TOPICS:2025 Long Island Progress Report2025 Progress ReportLILivabilityLong IslandNew YorkProgress ReportSocial and CulturalTransportation Posted By: Siena Research Institute August 13, 2025 LI’ers Give High Grades to Island on Public Education, Healthcare, Safety Traffic Congestion, Ability to Age in Place Frustrates Many Livability and Transportation Crosstabs
Political, SNY Hochul Job Approval & Favorability Ratings Up a Little, Remain Negative; Only 33% of Voters Would Re-Elect Hochul, 57% Want ‘Someone Else’
Social and Cultural NY’ers are Divided on Energy Policy: 46% Say Restrict Fossil Fuel Usage Even if More Expensive, 43% Say Lower Energy Costs Even if Environment Affected
Political, SNY Hochul Approval/Favorability Ratings Up a Little; Favorability Best Since Jan. ’24; Majority: Hochul Works Hard, Demonstrates Honesty & Integrity; Plurality: Gets Things Done, Provides Decisive Leadership and Cares About People Like You