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Long Island Index
The Long Island Index is a project that gathers and publishes data on the Long Island region.
Our operating principle is: "Good information presented in a neutral manner can move policy."
The Index does not advocate specific policies. Instead, our goal is to be a catalyst for action, by engaging the community in thinking about the Long Island region and its future.
Specifically, the Index seeks to:
- Measure where we are and show trends over time
- Encourage regional thinking
- Compare our situation with other similar regions
- Increase awareness of issues and understanding of their interrelatedness
- Inspire Long Islanders to work together in new ways to achieve shared goals
The governing board of the Long Island Index is the Advisory Committee, composed of leaders from Long Island's business, labor, academic and nonprofit sectors.
The Rauch Foundation acts as the convener of the Advisory Committee and the financial underwriter of the project. Initially funded for a three year period, the Foundation has since decided to continue to underwrite the project.