Essays
nextLI welcomes voices of all kinds with fresh perspectives on how the nation’s oldest suburb can transition into the future.

Essays

I would love to stay on Long Island — but don't see how I can
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The last mile is always toughest for public transit
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Help addicted Long Islanders by seeking their input
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Young Long Islander sees hope in region's future
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Long Island prices are forcing millennials like me to leave
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Long Island is no longer a land of opportunity
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Financial challenges continue to plague Long Island millennials
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Young Long Islanders share their feelings about the future
6m read

Education is 'passport to the future' for young Long Islanders
3m read

We should all be concerned about poverty on Long Island
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What are Long Islanders' top two health concerns?
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Long Island is still as segregated as it was 40 years ago
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Our crisis of confidence in government
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I love Long Island – but things here need to change
2m read

Long Island a prime example of 'the other side of the tracks'
1m read

Zip code shouldn't determine Long Islanders' chances for success
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Long Island's next generation should run for public office
1m read

We can change Long Island for the better
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The next generation of Long Islanders is already here
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I had to leave my home on Long Island. But I hope to return.
1m read

Imagining a better future for LI
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