2005 Report and Key Findings

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 Highlights from 2005 Index

  • The “unplanned” patterns of land use over the past 50 years have created many problems.
  • People are very worried about whether they and their families can continue to live on Long Island.
  • A substantial majority of Long Islanders support new land use policies.
  • Health is our largest industry cluster; Government and Military make up the largest segment of our economy; and the Finance and Insurance cluster has the greatest economic impact.
  •  Long Island receives miniscule federal R&D dollars.  Patent generation lags the nation.
  • Results are mixed for vibrant, livable communities.
  • Education and health outcomes remain mixed.
  • Conservation of resources is wasteful and pesticide use continues to rise.
  • Local tax burden is growing, and the Long Island region sends far more money to Albany and Washington, D.C. than it receives in return.

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