In Suffolk, keeping an eye on the NYC mayoral race
Sheryl Walz, of Calverton, said development and the rising cost of living on Long Island were concerns for her. Credit: Newsday/Tara Smith
A steady stream of voters cast ballots between 8 and 10 a.m. at the Manorville firehouse Tuesday. No long lines or machine issues were observed.
Sheryl Walz, a retired English teacher who lives in Calverton, said she never misses an election.
“People died for this right,” said Walz, 64.
A retired teacher, Walz said she is concerned about development and the rising cost of living that’s pushing a generation of young adults, including her own son, off Long Island for greener, more affordable pastures.
Like many in the Long Island suburbs, Walz said she is watching the race for New York City mayor.
“That’s going to change the quality of life out here and upstate too,” said Walz, who said she has heard of city residents looking to relocate if mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani wins. "Who knows if it’s legit or not, but at the same time, COVID changed the quality of life out here.”
Safe neighborhoods was also a key issue for some residents.
“I think our neighborhood and community is really good. Safety is always a concern,” said Karen Boyce, of Manorville. “You want to make sure you can be safe, so you get out and you vote.”
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