Newsday/nextLI COVID-19 Survey of Long Island

Report Prepared by:

August 2020
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Table of Contents

Project Overview, Objectives & Sample Description

Key Findings

Situational Overview (Core Tracker/Mood Questions)

Management of the Pandemic & Future Preparedness

Health Impacts

Work, Finances & Life-plans

Impact on Education

Social Issues

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Project Overview, Objectives & Sample Description

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Project Overview and Objectives

The survey, conducted by YouGov on behalf of Newsday/NextLI, includes a total of 1,043 Long Islanders – 552 among
Suffolk County residents and 491 among Nassau County residents. The data was collected between June 22 and July 1,
2020. Weights were applied to reflect the demographic makeup of Suffolk and Nassau Counties at large. The margin of
sampling error for the full sample of respondents is plus or minus 3 percentage points.
Key Content Areas in the Newsday/NextLI COVID-19 Long Island Survey
1. Measuring the ongoing public health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Long Island

2. Evaluating how prepared Long Island was for the COVID-19 pandemic and is for future pandemics
3. Measuring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Long Islanders’ health, economic, and job status as
well as plans for the future

4. Measuring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Long Island’s education systems
5. Demographic profile of Long Islanders
Results for some specific questions in this survey have been benchmarked, nationally, against YouGov’s Covid-19 Public
Monitor. All national data are reflective of results published on June 23, 2020 to coincide with the time frame in which the
Newsday/NextLI survey was in field.
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Sample Snapshot (n=1,043)

Gender Education
100%
County
80%
60% 52%
48% 33%
40% 25%
52% 23% 19%
20%
0%
High school or Some College Post-grad 48%
Woman Man less college/2-year graduate

Age Income Race/Ethnicity

100% 100% 100%
9%
Other
80% 31% 80% 80%
60+ 60% White
60% 60% 64%
34% 40-59 40% 26% 27% 27%
40% 40% Black
18-39 20% 7%
20% 20% 9%
35% 0% Hispanic
Less than $50,000 to $100,000 to $200,000 or 18%
0% 0%
$50,000 $99,999 $199,999 more
Avg. Age: 49 years Average HHI: $95.6 K
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Key Findings

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Key Findings: Situational Overview (Core Tracker/Mood Questions)
• Long Islanders are more worried about macro-level impacts and the Further, about seven-in-ten say they have a greater appreciation and
impact of COVID-19 on others than they are about personal risks of understanding of the product supply chains and about seven-in-ten
COVID-19. About three-in-four are worried that the COVID-19 realize they may not need as many material things in their life.
outbreak will have overall, long lasting, negative impacts on Long
• Long Islanders are currently divided on their feelings about the
Island and New York City or that their friends and family may become
economic future for Long Island and NYC. While Long Islanders are
unwell or die, while 55% are worried their personal finances will be
slightly more optimistic than pessimistic about the future of the
impacted or that they will personally become unwell or die.
region and NYC, about one-in-three are neither optimistic or
• Despite concerns, two-thirds think the COVID-19 situation on Long pessimistic at the time of the survey. 18-39 year olds are more
Island is currently “getting better.” Concerns still exist, though, as only optimistic about Long Island and NYC’s future.
3% say the COVID-19 pandemic is “completely over.” Long Islanders
• Six-in-10 do not think COVID-19 has impacted Long Island’s
ages 40 and older are more likely to think the coronavirus situation on
attractiveness to businesses. In line with their feelings on the
Long Island is “getting better” compared to those 18-39 years old.
economic future, 18-39 year olds also believe Long Island is more
• One-in-three believe Long Island’s economy will be in a attractive to businesses compared to those ages 40 and older.
depression/recession within the next 6 months. However, longer-
• Potential uncertainty and pessimism may be driven by how COVID-19
term, the outlook is viewed more optimistically. COVID-19 is
progresses in coming months. Almost nine-in-ten Long Islanders think
prompting positive changes, some with potential economic impacts.
it is at least “somewhat likely” that there will be a second wave of
Eight-in-ten say they have a greater appreciation for health care
COVID-19 in the fall of 2020. Four-in-ten think its highly or very likely.
workers, and similar percentages say they will take better care of their
health, and that they will support local businesses more.

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Key Findings: Management of the Pandemic & Future Preparedness
• Three-in-four Long Islanders believe their local government did
very/fairly well meeting community needs during the peak of the
pandemic, and two-in-three think local government is doing similarly
• Contact-tracing is being/will likely be met with some resistance; one-in-
well during the reopening process. Compared to Democrats and
Republicans, Independents are least likely to say their local government
managed the pandemic very/fairly well.
• Fewer than four-in-ten Long Islanders feel the region was prepared to
handle the current COVID-19 pandemic in several key areas including
public health, schooling, and public transit. And even fewer feel the
• Moving forward, Long Islanders have some concerns should another
region was prepared to meet the needs of those in economic stress
and essential workers needing childcare.
• However, most Long Islanders agree that COVID-19 restrictions were
appropriate. Only 15% of all Long Islanders feel the original restrictions
put in place due to COVID-19 were “too harsh” or “much too harsh.”
This differed along political party lines with 26% of strong/leaning
Republicans feeling the restrictions were “harsh” compared to only 8%
of strong/leaning Democrats.
• Many Long Islanders don’t anticipate being comfortable with some
activities for at least a year, and very few have been in large crowds.
Masks are, and will continue to be, a way of life on Long Island – almost
all Long Islanders are currently wearing a mask (97%) and, of those,
two-thirds say they will continue to wear a mask through at least the
end of 2020 – 28% say they will wear a mask indefinitely.
five Long Islanders are not very likely/not at all likely to participate in a
contact-tracing app to monitor those encountering the virus (22%),
while 54% say they are likely to participate in such a program. Many
more Long Islanders are likely to agree to self-quarantining practices,
health screenings, and antibody tests.
pandemic hit the region. Despite the experience gained from the
current COVID-19 pandemic, less than half of Long Islanders feel the
region will be prepared to ensure essential workers have childcare
coverage for their children (45%) and to meet the needs of people
experiencing economic distress (43%) should another pandemic hit.
Concerns are especially evident among Independents in regards to
public health, internet and cell phone infrastructures, childcare for
essential workers and meeting the needs of people experiencing
economic distress.
• Despite these concerns, 67% of Long Islanders overall think the region
is very prepared/prepared for another pandemic should it occur.
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Key Findings: Health Impacts
• Most (72%) have not personally been tested for COVID-19 or
antibodies. Of those who were tested, slightly less than one-in-
five tested positive. However, more have had family members get
tested for COVID-19 or antibodies (36%), with 30% reporting a
positive test result.
• When it comes to the vaccine, half of Long Islanders say they will
receive it when it becomes available – with about one-in-three
saying they are “unsure.” Those 60 years and older are
significantly more likely to say they’ll get the vaccine (66%).
Among parents, only 38% say they will have their children get the
vaccine.
• Telemedicine and support for expanding access to health care has
risen as a result of the pandemic.
Key Findings: Work, Finances & Life-plans
• More than half of those who worked during the pandemic worked
at home at some point and even more would like to work
remotely even after the region reopens. The belief that remote
work will have a positive impact on the region is most common;
two-thirds of those who worked remotely during the pandemic
said they achieved a better work-life balance.
• While more than half say their financial situation has not
changed, one-in-three Long Islanders say their financial situation
is worse than before the COVID-19 pandemic. Almost four-in-ten
(37%) Long Islanders say they have actively reduced non-essential
expenses during the pandemic. While one-in-five (22%) are
relying more on their savings during the COVID-19 pandemic, the
same number report being able to save more.
• In addition to financial changes, one-in-four Long Islanders have
changed life plans as a result of COVID-19. When asked
specifically about moving, 17% of Long Islanders say they are at
least somewhat more likely to move as a result of the COVID-19
pandemic. Of those considering a move, more than two-in-three
are considering moving off of Long Island.
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Key Findings: COVID-19 & Education Key Findings: Social Issues

• Technological improvements and investments are among the • Four-in-10 Long Islanders support protests in reaction to
most anticipated outcomes for K-12 education after COVID- death of George Floyd.
19, followed by increased respect for teachers and more • Three-in-four Long Islanders also have a “great deal” or
involvement from families. Parents, specifically, anticipate
“some” trust in their county’s police department, which is
more positive outcomes coming out of the Covid-19 distance consistent across both Nassau and Suffolk County.
learning experience – including more parent involvement and
districts working together • Looking ahead, four-in-ten Long Islanders say COVID-19 and
George Floyd Protests have made them more likely to vote in
• More than four-in-ten parents say they have more 2020.
understanding of teacher’s roles and are more engaged in
their children’s schooling as a result of the COVID-19 distance
learning experience.
• About half of Long Island’s parents want to see each of the
following before sending their kids back to school: frequent
sanitization of surfaces, increased hand-washing/hand-
sanitizing, wearing masks, and temperature checks.

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Situational Overview
(Core Tracker/Mood Questions)

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 Long Islanders are more worried about macro-level impacts and the impact of COVID-19 on others than
they are about personal risks of COVID-19.
While about three-in-four are “worried” that the COVID-19 outbreak will have overall, long lasting, negative impacts on Long Island and New York City or
that their friends and family may become unwell or die, 55% are worried their personal finances will be impacted or that they will personally become
unwell or die. These worries are generally consistent across Nassau and Suffolk County.

Worries Regarding the Results of the COVID-19 Outbreak

100% (% Very/Fairly Worried)

80% 77% 77%

72% 71%

60% 55% 55%

40% 32%

20%

0%
There will be an There will be an My friends or family Long Island’s I might become My finances will be I will lose my job
overall, long lasting, overall, long lasting, might become children's/My seriously unwell or die severely affected
negative impact on negative impact on seriously unwell or die children's education
New York City Long Island will suffer

National 71%
Benchmark (wording: “long lasting negative 56% 28% 44% 48% 25%
(as of 6/23/2020) impact on society”)

Q1: How worried, if at all, are you that each of the following might occur as a result of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak? (n=1,043) 12
Despite concerns, two-thirds think the COVID-19 situation on Long Island is currently “getting better.”
Concerns still exist, though, as only 3% say the COVID-19 pandemic is “completely over.” Significantly more Long Islanders ages 40 and older think the
coronavirus situation on Long Island is “getting better” compared to those 18-39 years old. Nationally, 40% of all Americans think the coronavirus
situation in the United States is “getting better.”

Views on the Current COVID-19 Situation on Long Island

100%

80% 74%
70%
67%
58%
60%

40%

20% 16% 14% 14% 12% 16%

12% 13%
6% 3% 6% 3% 3% 6%
1% 1% 3%
0%
Getting worse Getting better Completely over Don't know None of these

Total 18-39 40-59 60+

Q2: Do you think the COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation on Long Island is currently… (n=1,043) 13
One-in-three (35%) believe Long Island’s economy will be in a depression/recession within 6 months.
However, longer-term, the outlook is viewed more optimistically: the percentage who think Long Island will be in a depression/recession in the next 12
months falls to one-in-four (24%). Further, half of Longer Islanders believe that in 12 months LI’s economy will be stable (28%) or growing/booming
(25%) (27% and 14%, respectively, say that will be the case in six months).

Next 6 Month Prediction Next 12 Month Prediction

of Long Island’s Economic Situation of Long Island’s Economic Situation

14%
It will be growing/booming 25%

35%
It will be in a 24%
depression/recession

It will remain stable 27% 28%

Don't know/None of these 24% 23%

Q3: In 6 months' time, which one of the following, if any, do you think will most likely apply to Long Island's economy? (n=1,043)
Q4: And, in 12 months' time, which one of the following, if any, do you think will most likely apply to Long Island's economy? (n=1,043) 14
COVID-19 is prompting positive changes, some with potential economic impacts.
Eight-in-ten say they have a greater appreciation for health care workers, that they will take better care of their health and that they will support local
businesses more. Further, seven-in-ten say they have a greater appreciation and understanding of the product supply chains and realize they may not
need as many material things in their life. The chart below presents the top responses, for a full list of responses please see table on the next slide.

Changes As a Result of COVID-19

(% Agree)
100%

83%
78% 78%
80%
72% 69% 68% 67% 66% 65%
60%

40%

20%

0%
I have a greater I will pay more I will support local I have a greater I have realized I Relationships I feel more I will commit to I have a greater
appreciation of attention to my businesses / buy appreciation and do not need as with people who compassionately saving more appreciation of
the work health health / take care local products understanding of many material matter most to towards people in money for the work teachers
care workers do of myself more the supply chains things in my life me have been general potential future do
of where we get strengthened work disruptions
our products

Q6: Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? As a result of COVID-19… (n=1,043) 15
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? As a result of COVID-19…

(% Agree)
I have a greater appreciation of the work health care workers do 83%
I will pay more attention to my health / take care of myself more 78%
I will support local businesses / buy local products 78%
I have a greater appreciation and understanding of the supply chains of where we get our products 72%
I have realized I do not need as many material things in my life 69%
Relationships with people who matter most to me have been strengthened 68%
I feel more compassionately towards people in general 67%
I will commit to saving more money for potential future work disruptions 66%
I have a greater appreciation of the work teachers do 65%
I realized how many things I do not miss 60%
I will make much more use of online shopping / delivery 57%
I will travel much less for work 44%
I will buy much more green / sustainable products 42%
I have a greater appreciation of the work government leaders do 39%
I will work from home a lot more 37%
I will take a more active part in my local community 36%
I will do volunteer work 30%
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 As a result of COVID-19, Long Islanders ages 18-39 are far more likely than older Long Islanders to:
• Buy more green / sustainable products
• Make more use of online shopping / delivery
• Take a more active part in my local community
• Do volunteer work

Changes As a Result of COVID-19, Age Differences

100% (% Agree)

80%
67%

60% 57%
54%
50% 51%
48%
42%
37% 37% 39%
40% 36% 35%
30% 30%
23% 20%
20%

0%
I will make much more use of online I will buy much more green / sustainable I will take a more active part in my local I will do volunteer work
shopping / delivery products community

Total 18-39 40-59 60+

Q6: Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? As a result of COVID-19… (n=1,043) 17
Long Islanders are currently divided on their feelings about the economic future for Long Island and NYC.
While Long Islanders are slightly more optimistic than pessimistic about the future of the region and NYC, about one-in-three are neither optimistic or
pessimistic at the time of the survey. Further, 18-39 year olds are significantly more optimistic about Long Island and NYC’s future (48% and 46%,
respectively) compared to 40-59 year olds (40% and 36%, respectively).

Feelings About Feelings About

Long Island's Economic Future New York City's Economic Future
7% 7%
Very optimistic

31%
37%
Optimistic

Neither optimistic or
33%
pessimistic
36%
Pessimistic
22%
17%
Very pessimistic 7%
4%

Q5. Overall, how optimistic or pessimistic are you about Long Island's economic future after the COVID-19 pandemic? (n=1,043)
Q5a. And, how optimistic or pessimistic are you about New York city's economic future after the COVID-19 pandemic? (n=1,043) 18
62% think Long Island is no more or less attractive to businesses as a result of COVID-19
More 18-39 year olds also believe Long Island is more attractive to businesses compared to those ages 40 and older, which may speak to that optimism
they have for the future.

COVID-19’s Impact on Long Island’s Attractiveness for Business

100%

80%
69%
62% 64%
60% 54%
Total 18-39 40-59 60+
15% 21% 11% 14%
40%

20% 16% 17% 14% 17%

13% 11%
8% 10% 8%
5% 5% 6% 7% 6% 6%
3%
0%
Much more attractive location More attractive location No change Less attractive location Much less attractive location

Total 18-39 40-59 60+

Q37A. Do you think that the COVID-19 pandemic has made Long Island a more or less attractive location for businesses? (n=1,043) 19
Comments suggest that businesses may see Long Island as more attractive than NYC after Covid-19, but
New York State and region as a whole was still hit hard and is struggling compared to other areas.
Reasons Long Island is “more attractive” to
businesses:
Handled COVID well/Government/residents did
22%
the right things
Less crowded/dense/congested/more open space
17%
(than cities/NYC)
People want to get out of cities/NYC to more
15%
rural/suburban areas
It is still an attractive/good place for business
12%
(non-specific)
Strong recreational/tourist attractions like
9%
entertainment/shopping/restaurants/beaches
Safer/less COVID cases 8%
Long Island residents/businesses are
7%
tough/resilient/adaptable
Many consumers/consumer dollars to spend 6%
Long Island is reopening/people are going out
5%
again
Long Island is a good place to live/raise a family 4%
Good economic conditions/new businesses are
3%
starting/can be successful
Close enough to benefits of the City w/o
3%
drawbacks
Other mentions 7%
(Among those who were asked and provided a response)
Q37B_OE. Please share why you feel this way. (n=584)
Reasons Long Island is no “more” or “less
attractive” to businesses:
Long Island hasn't changed (much)/will return
48%
to normal
Same as/similar to other areas/all places
29%
dealt with COVID
Businesses/people will stay/not move away 6%
Not privy to what business owners are
4%
thinking/how they make decisions
People/businesses will do what they do/life
3%
will go on
Moving to online/virtual activity/physical
2%
location doesn't matter
Too soon to tell/have to wait and see 1%
Reasons Long Island is “less attractive” to
businesses:
New York state was hard hit by
25%
COVID/pandemic epicenter / LI not seen as safe
Long Island economy is not good/(many)
23%
businesses are struggling/have shut down
High cost of living/doing business (high
21%
rent/taxes/etc.)
Too dense/crowded/congested 12%
Too many restrictions/businesses can't fully
9%
operate/people can't work
General negative/LI is not good/for business 8%
Poor New York state government/Governor
6%
Cuomo/state is not business friendly
People are still locked down/won't travel/won't
5%
shop/support local business
Too close to/dependent on New York City 4%
Residents are not acting safely/not abiding by
3%
restrictions/social distancing
Other mentions 7%
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Potential uncertainty and pessimism may be driven by how COVID-19 progresses in coming months
Almost nine-in-ten Long Islanders think it is at least “somewhat likely” that there will be a second wave of COVID-19 in the fall of 2020. Four-in-ten think
its highly or very likely.

Likelihood of Second Wave of COVID-19 in Fall 2020

100%
4%
10%
Highly unlikely
80%

Very unlikely
44%
60%

Somewhat likely
40%

23% Very likely

20%

20% Highly likely

0%

Q13. How likely do you think it is that Long Island will experience a second wave of COVID-19 sometime in the fall of 2020? (n=1,043) 21
Management of the Pandemic & Future Preparedness

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Three-in-four Long Islanders believe their local government did very/fairly well meeting community
needs during the peak of the pandemic, and two-in-three think local government is well during
reopening. Independents are generally more skeptical of the government’s handling of the pandemic.
Nationally, 41% of all Americans think the government is handling the coronavirus issue “very” or “somewhat” well.

Local Government’s Performance During Stages of the COVID-19 Pandemic

100% (% Very/Fairly well)

82%
80% 75% 76%
73%
67% 67% 67%
72%
58% 66% 66%
60%
61% 60%
58% 57%

48%
40%

20%
Early stages of the pandemic Peak of the pandemic As reopening began As reopening progresses

Total Strong/Lean Democrat Independent Strong/Lean Republican

Q31: How well or badly do you think your local government on Long Island did in meeting the needs of your community during the…? (n=1,043) 23
Fewer than four-in-ten Long Islanders feel the region was prepared to handle the current COVID-19
pandemic in several keys areas including public health, schooling, and public transit
And, fewer than one-in-three feel the region was prepared to meet the needs of those in economic stress and those essential workers needing childcare.

Perception of Preparedness in Response to COVID-19 Across Various Industries and

100% Organizations
(% Very prepared/prepared)
80%
66%
60% 56%

38% 36% 36% 35%

40%
30% 28%

20%

0%
The region's cell The region's internet The region's public Your school or district The region's public The region's public The region's ability to The region's ability to
phone systems to infrastructure to health infrastructure to make a transition to health infrastructure transportation meet the needs of ensure essential
service Long Island service Long Island to manage an increase distance/virtual to treat non-COVID-19 infrastructure to people experiencing workers had childcare
during times of during times of in patients teaching and learning patients and limit their maintain clean and economic distress coverage for their
increased demand increased demand risk of exposure to safe transportation children
COVID-19 service

Q32. This series of statements will ask you to rate how prepared, if at all, you think various Long Island industries and organizations were in their response to the COVID-
19 outbreak. (n=1,043) 24
Most Long Islanders agree that COVID-19 restrictions were appropriate.
Only 15% of all Long Islanders feel the original restrictions put in place due to COVID-19 were “too harsh” or “much too harsh.” This differed along
political party lines with 26% of strong/leaning Republicans feeling the restrictions were “harsh” compared to only 8% of strong/leaning Democrats.

Perceptions of Restrictions Placed on Long Islanders

100%

80%

62%
60% 58% 57%
53%
Total Dem. Ind. Rep.
40%
15% 8% 15% 26%
23%
20% 15% 17%
11% 13% 12% 10% 12% 10% 8%
10% 8%
5% 7% 6%
2%
0%
Much too harsh Too harsh About right Not quite harsh enough Not close to being harsh
enough
Total Strong/Lean Democrat Independent Strong/Lean Republican

Q30. Do you think the original restrictions first put into place for Long Islanders due to COVID-19 turned out to be…? (n=1,043) 25
 Many Long Islanders don’t anticipate being comfortable with some activities for at least a year.
These activities include attending concerts, sporting, and other events (41%), using public transportation (34%), visiting New York City for leisure (33%)
and attending religious services (31%). Similarly, very few (10%) have been in large crowds. This is highest among those 18-39 (21%).

Social Activities Long Islanders Won’t be Comfortable Doing For

100% At Least a Year Recently Been at an
Event with 50+ People
80%
3%
4%
60% 6%
41%
40% 34% 33% 31%
21%
20% 17% 16%
11%
87%
0% No
Concerts, Using public Visiting NYC for Attending Shopping in a Dining indoors Visiting Long Dining outdoors Yes
sporting and transportation leisure (that is religious mall at a restaurant Islands beaches at a restaurant I was in a large crowd, but unsure of the exact size
other events such as Long not going to services and parks Not sure
Island railroad, work in the city
buses, etc. or other
required visits)

Q7_6: When, if ever, do you think you will be comfortable doing each of the following the way you did before the COVID-19 pandemic? (n=1,049) 26
Masks are, and will continue to be, a way of life on Long Island.
Almost all Long Islanders are currently wearing a mask (97%) and, of those, two-thirds say they will continue to wear a mask through at least the end of
2020 – 28% say indefinitely. Nationally, 71% of all Americans say they are currently wearing a mask in public places.

Percentage of Long Islanders Currently Wearing a Mask in Public Will Be Routine…

Wearing a Mask in Public 100%

Indefinitely
3% 28%
80%

For the rest of 2020

60%

41%

40% For the rest of the

summer
97%
20% 22%
For the next month
Yes No
9%
0%

New_Q4. Do you currently wear a mask in public? (n=1,043)

New_Q4a. Wearing a mask in public will be part of my routine…? (n=1,008) 27
Contact-tracing will likely be met with some resistance.
One-in-five Long Islanders are not very likely/not at all likely to participate in a contact-tracing app to monitor those encountering the virus (22%), while
54% say they are likely to participate in such a program. Many more Long Islanders are likely to agree to self-quarantining practices, health screenings,
and antibody tests.

Likelihood of Participating in COVID-19 Potential Re-opening Practices

100% (% Very/Somewhat likely)

81%
80%
72% 70% 69%

60% 54%

40%

20%

0%
Self-quarantining should you Health screenings prior to entry Self-quarantining before and Receiving an antibody test Contact tracing apps to track
come in contact with the virus in public events, dining, and after traveling to a different those who came in contact with
movie theaters, etc. country the virus

Q35. How likely are you to agree to participate in any of the following practices as the area continues to reopen after the COVID-19 pandemic? (n=1,049) 28
Half of Long Island envision many of the health and safety impacts of Covid-19 – such as being aware
of safety guidelines, social distancing, and mask wearing – becoming a “new normal” even after the
pandemic is over.

Changes to Long Island after the pandemic is over…

Health and Safety Impacts (Net) 50%
More prepared/aware of safety issues/guidelines/more likely to follow 18%
Social distancing/being respectful of personal space/less touching 10%
Other mentions (Precautions) 7%
Cleaner/more sanitary (all mentions) 6%
People will be less willing to go out/shop in person/attend events/gatherings 6%
Mask wearing 4%
More wary/cautious/reserved 3%
More restrictions 1%
Economic Impacts (Net) 31%
Economic downturn/business failures/many local/''mom & pop businesses'' will not survive 9%
Other mentions (Economy) 9%
Economic recovery/growth 4%
Reopening/more people out and about 3%
More working from home/telecommuting 3%
People moving away from Long Island/New York (for jobs/lower cost/etc.) 3%
More online business/e-commerce 2%
People moving to Long Island (from New York City/etc.) 1%
Higher taxes 1%
Will (eventually) return to normal/limited permanent change 19%
Improved/stronger/change for the best 5%
Significant changes/a new normal (non specific) 4%
People will be more friendly/kind/helpful / stronger community 3%
Education/school issues (all mentions) 3%

Q42d_OE. In what ways do you envision Long Island changing when this pandemic is over? (n=161) (Among those who were asked and provided a response) 29
Moving forward, Long Islanders have some concerns should another pandemic hit the region. Despite
the experience gained from the current COVID-19 pandemic, less than half of Long Islanders feel the
region will be prepared to ensure essential workers have childcare coverage for their children (45%)
and to meet the needs of people experiencing economic distress (43%) should another pandemic hit.

Perceptions of Preparedness for Another Pandemic Across Various Industries and

100%
Organizations
(% Very prepared/prepared)
80%
71%
66% 64% 63%
60% 57% 56%
45% 43%
40%

20%

0%
The region's cell The region's internet The region's public The region's public The region's public Your school or The region's ability to The region's ability to
phone systems to infrastructure to health infrastructure health infrastructure transportation district's ability to ensure essential meet the needs of
service Long Island service Long Island to treat non-COVID- to manage an infrastructure to make a transition to workers have people experiencing
during times of during times of 19 patients and limit increase in patients maintain clean and distance/virtual childcare coverage for economic distress
increased demand increased demand their risk of exposure safe transportation teaching and learning their children
to COVID-19 service

Q33. The next series asks you to say how prepared you think each will be if another pandemic occurs. (n=1,043) 30
Concerns are especially evident among Independents in regards to public health, internet and cell phone
infrastructures, childcare for essential workers and meeting the needs of people experiencing economic
distress.

Perceptions of Preparedness for Another Pandemic Across Various Institutions,

100% Infrastructures and Systems
(% Very prepared/prepared)
80% 75% 76%
71% 73%
69% 67%
64%
60%
60% 56%
51% 51%
45% 44%
40% 34% 34%

20%

0%
The region's cell phone systems The region's internet The region's public health The region's ability to ensure The region's ability to meet the
to service Long Island during infrastructure to service Long infrastructure to manage an essential workers have needs of people experiencing
times of increased demand Island during times of increased increase in patients childcare coverage for their economic distress
demand children

Strong/Lean Democrat Independent Strong/Lean Republican

Q33. The next series asks you to say how prepared you think each will be if another pandemic occurs. (n=1,043) 31
Long Islanders envision the largest improvements in preparation to come in the areas of public health
infrastructure, public transportation and distance/virtual learning should another pandemic occur.

Perceptions of Preparedness for Another Pandemic Across Various Industries and

100%
Organizations
(% Very prepared/prepared)
80%
71%
66% 66% 64%
63%
60% 56% 56% 57%

43% 45%
38% 36% 36% 35%
40%
30% 28%

20%

0%
The region's cell The region's internet The region's public Your school or The region's public The region's public The region's ability to The region's ability to
phone systems to infrastructure to health infrastructure district's ability to health infrastructure transportation meet the needs of ensure essential
service Long Island service Long Island to manage an make a transition to to treat non-COVID-19 infrastructure to people experiencing workers have
during times of during times of increase in patients distance/virtual patients and limit maintain clean and economic distress childcare coverage for
increased demand increased demand teaching and learning their risk of exposure safe transportation their children
to COVID-19 service

Prior to Covid-19 Pandemic Should Another Pandemic Occur

Q33. The next series asks you to say how prepared you think each will be if another pandemic occurs. (n=1,043) 32
Four-in-ten Long Islanders go on to say the region should learn from this experience in order to be more
prepared in the future. One-in-four would like to see improvements in safety guidelines and
enforcement. (See next page for specific elements within each (Net))

Ways Long Island Should Address the Flaws in Preparedness Exposed by COVID
(Among those who were asked and provided a response)

Learn from this experience to be more prepared (Net) 40%

Safety guidelines/enforcement (Net) 26%
More/better community collaboration and overall communication 10%
Keep doing what we're doing/keep up the good work 9%
Listen to experts/scientists/research 7%
Vote out Donald Trump 6%
More/better government support (local/state/federal) 5%
Improve/reform healthcare system (better access/more providers, etc.) 4%
Economic support for residents/communities/businesses 4%
Improve protection of the elderly/residents of nursing homes/senior living 3%
More COVID testing/easier access to tests 2%

Q42c_OE. How can Long Island address any flaws in preparedness exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic? (n=131) 33
 Four-in-ten Long Islanders go on to say the region should learn from this experience in order to be more
prepared in the future. One-in-four would like to see improvements in safety guidelines and
enforcement.

Ways Long Island Should Address the Flaws in Preparedness Exposed by COVID
(Among those who were asked and provided a response)
Learn from this experience (non-specific) 11%
Stock up on hospital/healthcare equipment (PPE/ventilators/etc.) 11%
Be (more) prepared (non-specific) 9%
Learn from this experience to be more Prepare now/immediately/don't wait for things to get worse 6%
40%
prepared (Net) More (essential) supplies/access to supplies/prevent hoarding
5%
(non specific)

Improve/enforce mask wearing 12%

Improve/enforce social distancing 5%
More stringent guidelines/stronger enforcement 5%
Quarantine orders (for people from COVID hotspots/etc.) 3%
Safety guidelines/enforcement (Net) 26% Less stringent guidelines/rules/don't lock down 3%
Improve/enforce cleanliness/hygiene/disinfection/sanitizing, etc 3%
Lockdown/stay at home orders/business closures 2%
Other mentions (Safety Guidelines/Enforcement) 1%

Q42c_OE. How can Long Island address any flaws in preparedness exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic? (n=131) 34
Despite these concerns about specific areas of weakness, 67% of Long Islanders overall think the region
is very prepared/prepared for another pandemic should it occur
Again, independents are the least likely to think Long Island is prepared for future pandemics.

Region’s Preparedness to Deal with a Potential Future Pandemic

100%

Total Dem. Ind. Rep.

80% 67% 74% 55% 68%
60%
60% 55% 54%
48%

40%

21% 19%
20% 17% 15% 17%
12% 14% 14% 12%
8% 11%
4% 5% 5% 7%
4%
0%
Very prepared Prepared Unprepared Very unprepared Don't know

Total Strong/Lean Democrat Independent Strong/Lean Republican

Q34. Overall, how prepared do you think Long Island is if another pandemic occurs…? (n=1,043) 35
Two-thirds of Long Islanders have a “great deal of” or “some” trust in the scientific community's
assessment of the risks presented by global pandemics such as COVID-19
However, only four-in-ten Long Islanders are more likely to trust the scientific community’s assessment regarding climate change as a result of the
COVID-19 experience (42%).

Trust in Scientific Community's Assessment Pandemic Impact on Likelihood to Trust

of COVID-19 Scientific Community's Assessment on
100% Climate Change
11% 100%
8% Much less likely
No trust at all
10%
80% 22% 80%
Somewhat less likely
A little trust
60% 60% 40%
Neither more nor less
42% likely
40% Some trust 40%

24% Somewhat more likely

20% 20%
A great deal of
25% trust 18% Much more likely
0%
0%

Q38a. How much trust do you have in the scientific community's assessment of the risks presented by global pandemics such as COVID-19? (n=1,043)
Q38b. Has your experience with the COVID-19 pandemic made you more or less likely to trust the scientific community's assessment of the risks posed by global climate
change? (n=1,043) 36
Health Impacts

37
Most have not personally been tested for COVID-19 or antibodies
72% of Long Islanders have not had a coronavirus test or the coronavirus antibody test. Of those who were tested, slightly less than one-in-five tested
positive.

Have Had Coronavirus or Antibody Test Among those who were Tested, Percent
Positive for Coronavirus or Antibodies
100%
6%
4%
23% 80%

60%
77%

40%

72% 20%
Yes
17%
No 0%
Did not get a test, but think I had the virus Yes No Waiting on results

Q8a. Have you had a coronavirus test or the coronavirus antibody test? (n=1,043)
Q8b. Did you test positive for coronavirus or coronavirus antibodies? (n=253) 38
More than one-in-three have had family members get tested for COVID-19 or antibodies
Of those family members who did get tested, 30% say they tested positive for either the virus or antibodies.

Immediate Family Have Had Coronavirus or Among those who were Tested, Percent
Antibody Test Positive for Coronavirus or Antibodies
100% 4%
3%
80%

36%
66%
60%

40%
62%

20%
Yes 30%

No 0%
Did not get a test, but think someone in my immediate family had the virus Yes No Waiting on results

Q9a. Has anyone in your immediate family had a coronavirus test or the coronavirus antibody test? (n=1,043)
Q9b. Did anyone test positive for coronavirus or coronavirus antibodies? (n=380) 39
 Half of Long Islanders say they will receive the COVID-19 vaccine once it becomes available – with
about one-in-three saying they are “unsure”
Long Islanders ages 60 years and older are significantly more likely to say they’ll get the vaccine (66%).

When Plan to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine

Intent to Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine
100% 100%

22% Not sure

80% 80%
66% 6%
Be among last to get the
60% 53% vaccine
60% 26%
46% 49%
Wait for most people to get
40% 36% the vaccine before getting
31% 32% 40%
24% it
21%
16% 33% Be early to get the vaccine,
20% 15%
10% 20% but wait for some others to
get it first
0% 14% Be among the first to get
Yes No Not sure 0% the vaccine
Total 18-39 40-59 60+

Q15. When a vaccine for COVID-19 becomes available, will you receive it? (n=1,043)
Q15a. When the vaccine becomes available, will you…? (n=892) 40
Among parents, only 38% say they will have their children get the vaccine
Comparatively, 91% of Long Island’s parents say their child(ren) receive routine vaccinations.

Parent Intent to Have Children Receive the When Plan to Have Children Get the COVID-
COVID-19 Vaccine 19 Vaccine
100% 100%

21% Not sure

80% 37% 80%
6%
Be among last to get the
60% 60% vaccine
34%
25%
Wait for most children to get
40% 40% the vaccine before getting it

25% Be early to get the vaccine,

20% 38% 20% but wait for some other
children to get it first
14% Be among the first to get the
0% 0% vaccine
Yes No Not sure

Q16. When a vaccine for COVID-19 becomes available, will you have your child(ren) receive it? (n=218)
Q16a. When the vaccine becomes available, will your child… (n=166) 41
Almost one-in-three Long Islanders used telemedicine during the pandemic with a similar number
saying they are likely to use this service again in the future

Used Telemedicine During Stay-at-Home Whether More Likely to Use Telemedicine

Measures in the Future

29% 31%
37%

71%

32%

Yes No Yes No Not sure

Q10. Did you use telemedicine during stay-at-home measures to deal with any type of medical issue? (n=1,043)
Q11. Are you more likely to use telemedicine in the future to deal with a medical issue? (n=1,043) 42
COVID-19 has made more than half of Long Islanders more likely to support expanding access to health
coverage
Support for expanding access to health coverage is significantly higher among Long Islanders under the age of 60.

Impact of COVID-19 on Likelihood of Supporting Expanded Health Care Coverage

100%

80%

60% Total 18-39 40-59 60+

52%
54% 61% 55% 46%
42% 41%
40% 35%
31% 33%
30% 30%
26% 24%
20% 19%
20%

2% 3% 2% 2% 4% 2%
1% 1%
0%
Much more likely Somewhat more likely Neither more nor less likely Somewhat less likely Much less likely

Total 18-39 40-59 60+

Q17. Has the COVID-19 pandemic made you more likely, neither more nor less likely, or less likely to support expanding access to health coverage? (n=1,043) 43
Work, Finances & Life-plans

44
More than half of those who worked during the pandemic worked at home at some point and even
more would like to work remotely even after the region reopens.

Worked Remotely during Pandemic Desire to Work Remotely After Reopening

(Among those who worked during the pandemic) (Among those who worked during the pandemic)

38%

46%
54%
62%

Yes No Yes No

Q19. Did you work remotely at all during the COVID-19 pandemic? (n=594)
Q21. If your place of work allows it, would you like to work remotely even after the region continues to reopen? (n=594) 45
Nearly half of Long Islanders believe that remote work can have a positive impact on the region, as
compared to 19% who think it will have a negative impact.
And, among those who worked remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, two-thirds felt they had a better work-life balance (68%).

Impact of Continued Remote Work on Percentage Reporting Better Work-Life

Region Balance While Working Remotely
100%
17% Very positive

80%
Somewhat positive 32%
30%
60%
Neither positive or
40% negative
35%
Somewhat negative 68%
20%
16% Very negative
0% 3%

Yes No

Q22a. Moving forward after the region continues to reopen, if more people continue to work remotely do you think it will have a positive or negative impact on the
region? (n=1,043)
Q20. Do you feel that working remotely gave you a better work-life balance? (n=337) 46
Some Long Islanders see remote work leading to reduction of traffic and slowing virus spread, while
others are concerned about negative business impacts and lack of socialization.

Reasons remote work will have a “positive Reasons remote work will have not have an Reasons remote work will have a “negative
impact” on the region: impact on the region: impact” on the region:

Less traffic congestion/crowding on public Limited impact/won't change/matter (much) 19% Some businesses will suffer/depend on people
32% 28%
transportation Depends on the industry/type of job 16% being out/shopping in person (food/gas/etc.)
Some pros, some cons/good for some, bad for People need contact/socialization/isolation will
Slower coronavirus spread/lower infection risk 25% 11%
others 23%
affect mental health (all mentions)
Less pollution/lower carbon emissions/better Depends on people following safety guidelines
21% 9%
air quality/more eco-friendly (masks/distancing/etc.) Lower productivity/some jobs cannot be
Limited impact on job 15%
Better work/life balance 19% performed (well) remotely
performance/productivity/jobs will get done 9%
More productivity/better job performance 8% either way Negative impact on real estate/landlords/less
Positive economic impact/job 14%
8% Depends on the person/some prefer/work well need for office space
creation/preservation 6%
from home, others don't Higher infection risk/faster spread (where
Working from home is good/convenient (for 11%
5% Too soon to tell/depends on how it works 4% people stay/etc.)
me)/preferable to working in office
Saves workers money (gas/etc.) 4% Depends on pandemic status/infection rate 4% Negative economic impact/job losses 11%
More support for/spending at local Depends on state of economy/worker incomes 4% Negative impact on public transportation
4% 6%
businesses/spending will stay in Long Island Won't affect me personally (retired/etc.) 3% (LIRR/etc.)
Less need to arrange/pay for child care 3% Coronavirus isn't that bad/pandemic has to run
2% Negative impact on New York City/will impact
Lower business costs/save money on rent/etc. 3% its course 2%
Long Island
Other mentions 19%
Other mentions 11% Other mentions 14%

(Among those who were asked and provided a response)

Q22B_OE. Please explain your answer. (n=698) 47

While more than half say their financial situation has not changed, one-in-three Long Islanders say their
financial situation is worse than before the COVID-19 pandemic
Almost four-in-ten (37%) Long Islanders say they have actively reduced non-essential expenses during the pandemic. While one-in-five (22%) are relying
more on their savings during the COVID-19 pandemic, the same number report being able to save more.

Change in Household Financial Status Financial Activities Engaged in Since

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic Beginning of COVID-19 Pandemic
100% 100%
6%
Don't know
7%

80% 80%

It has improved 60%

60% 57%
40% 37%
29%
40% There has been 22% 22%
no change 20% 14%

20% 0%
30% It has worsened
Actively Relied more on Been able to Taken on more None of the
reduced our savings for save more debt to cover above
0% non-essential expenses expenses
expenses

Q24. Compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic, how has your household's financial situation changed? (n=1,043)
Q25. Which, if any, of the following statements are applicable to your household since the COVID-19 pandemic began?
My household has… Please select all that apply (n=1,043) 48
One-in-four Long Islanders have changed life plans as a result of COVID-19

About one-in-ten indicate these changes involve changing jobs or career plans or moving/buying a home.

Life Plans Changed as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic

100%

80%
73%

60%

40%
27%

20%
9% 9% 8% 7%
3% 3% 3% 3%
0%
Net: Changed any Changing career Changing jobs Moving Buying a home Having children Getting married Starting a Getting a None of these
plans plans/ the type of business divorce/
work separating

Q26. Has COVID-19 caused you to change your plans for any of the following? (n=1,043) 49
 When asked specifically about moving, 17% of Long Islanders say they are at least somewhat more
likely to move as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Of those more likely to consider a move, more than two-in-three are considering moving off of Long Island.

COVID-19’s Impact on Likelihood to Move

100%
14% Not sure Among those who are more likely to move,
% who are considering…
80% 11%
Much less likely to move
7% …moving off of Long Island 69%
60%
Somewhat less likely to move …moving to a more affordable area
12%
of Long Island
40% 51% Neither more nor less likely to move …moving to a less densely
15%
populated area of Long Island

Somewhat more likely to move …moving east on Long Island 5%

20%
10%
Much more likely to move …moving west on Long Island 9%
7%
0%

…none of the above 4%

Q28. What impact, if any, has the COVID-19 pandemic had on the likelihood of you moving (either on or off Long Island)? (n=1,043)
Q29. Are you considering… Please select all that apply ? (n=172) 50
Impact on Education

51
Technological improvements and investments are among the most anticipated outcomes for K-12
education after COVID-19
Increased respect for teachers and more involvement from families round out the top five likely outcomes from COVID-19’s distance learning experience.

Anticipated Outcomes for K-12 Education Due to Distance Learning Experience

100%

80%

60%
45%
39% 39% 37%
40% 36%
30%
24%
18% 17%
20%

0%
More investment More investment More investment Increased respect Families will stay Districts will work Gaps in the Students will haveStudents will have
in technology in online courses in technology for what teachers more involved in together to solve quality of greater access to greater access to
devices for infrastructure do student learning shared problems education specialized teachers who
students (e.g., wifi to all between districts courses specialize in
homes) will decrease as certain areas
more instruction
moves online

Q39. Which of these – if any – do you think will be outcomes for K-12 education as a result of the COVID-19 distance-learning experience? (n=1,043) 52
Long Island’s parents anticipate more positive outcomes coming out of the Covid-19 distance learning
experience – including more parent involvement and districts working together.
Specifically among parents, families staying involved in education joins the top 3 most likely outcomes of the Covid-19 distance learning experience.

Anticipated Outcomes for K-12 Education Due to Distance Learning Experience

100% (Among Parents)

80%

60%
45% 44% 44%
40% 41%
38%
40%
27% 25% 23%
20%

0%
More investment More investment More investment Increased respect Families will stay Districts will work Gaps in the Students will have Students with
in technology in online courses in technology for what teachers more involved in together to solve quality of greater access to have greater
devices for infrastructure do student learning shared problems education specialized access to teachers
students (e.g., wifi to all between districts courses who specialize in
homes) will decrease as certain areas
more instruction
Parents
moves online

Q39. Which of these – if any – do you think will be outcomes for K-12 education as a result of the COVID-19 distance-learning experience? (n=218) 53
More than four-in-ten parents say they have a better understanding of teacher’s roles and are more
engaged in their children’s schooling as a result of the COVID-19 distance learning experience.
One-in-three parents say they have a better understanding of what is required of children during the school year and better sense of the role of school in
children’s lives beyond the classrooms.

Outcomes of Parents’ Distance-learning Experience Due to COVID-19

100%

80%

60%

44% 44%
40% 34% 33%

20%

0%
I have an increased understanding of the I am more engaged with my child(ren)'s I have a better understanding of the I have a better sense of the role school
role teachers play in my child(ren)'s life schooling and learning types of work and learning required of plays in my child's life beyond classroom
my child(ren) during a school year instruction
Parents

Q40. Which of the following, if any, apply to you because of the COVID-19 distance-learning experience? (n=218) 54
 In order to feel comfortable sending their children to school, about half of Long Island’s parents want to
see: frequent sanitization of surfaces, increased hand-washing/hand-sanitizing, wearing masks, and
temperature checks.
It should be noted that the survey did not ask if parents want/are willing to send their children back to school. 15% of parents say “none of these” or
“don’t know,” but this could indicate a reluctance to sending children back to school at all, OR a belief that none of these activities need be done.

100%

80%
Conditions/Activities Parents Want to See Schools do in Order to Feel Comfortable Sending
57% 57%
Children to School
60% 49% 47%
41% 38% 38%
40%

20%

0%
Frequent sanitization Increased hand-washing/ Wearing masks Temperature checks Limiting the number of Social distancing by Social distancing by using
hand-sanitizing students on school buses splitting the student body other locations in addition
to classrooms
100%
80%
60%
37% 37% 36% 33%
40% 25% 23% 23%
20% 5% 10%
0%
Social distancing by Contact tracing No school-wide No parents or other No lunch in the No team sporting Modified team None of these Don't know
having split days assemblies visitors to cafeteria events sporting events
classrooms Parents

Q41. Now, we'd like to know more about the conditions that you would like to see to make you comfortable sending your child(ren) back to school. Which of the
following would you like to see happen in order to be comfortable sending your child(ren) back to school in the fall? (n=218) 55
Social Issues

56
Four-in-10 Long Islanders support protests in reaction to death of George Floyd
Three-in-four Long Islanders also have a “great deal” or “some” trust in their county’s police department, which is consistent across both Nassau and
Suffolk County.

Level of Support for the Protests After the Trust in Nassau/Suffolk County Police
Killing of George Floyd 100%
8% 8% 9%
No trust at all
80% 20% 19% 20%
23%

A little trust
40% 60%
38% 40% 37%

40% Some trust

37% 20%
34% 33% 35%
A great deal of trust

0%
Support Neutral Oppose Total Suffolk Nassau

New_Q2. Do you support or oppose the protests that followed the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis last month? (n=1,043)
New_Q1. How much trust do you have in the Nassau/Suffolk county police department? (n=1,043) 57
Many Long Islanders would like to see policy changes made in the wake of the George Floyd protests –
with one-in-five wanting to see additional training for officers or heightened accountability.

Changes to law enforcement policies as a result of the George Floyd protests…

More police accountability/punishment /end (qualified) immunity for police 22%
Less use of force/more focus/training on de-escalation/non-violent resolution 21%
More/better training/education/other training 21%
Stop racial/ethnic profiling/stereotyping/discrimination 16%
More support from populace/less criminal activity 15%
Ban/restrict chokeholds / throat/neck restraints 10%
Better screening for police/background checks/evaluations (psych/performance evals/etc.) for police 9%
Sensitivity training / education on cultural/racial/religious issues 7%
Changes need to be made/many changes need to be made 7%
More/better community relations/communication / community-based policing 7%
More body camera/car camera use/make them mandatory/always on 7%
Police should have more empathy/better attitude/interpersonal skills 6%
Increase funding (all mentions) 4%
Defund the police/divert money to other community needs (healthcare/etc.) 4%
Use non-police/non-armed responders when when possible (social workers/etc.) 2%
Mental health assistance/resources for police (therapy sessions/etc.) 2%

Q42a_OE. The COVID-19 pandemic followed by the protests of the killing of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis is causing many on Long Island to think anew
about our communities. What, if any, changes do you think need to be made to law enforcement policies? (Among those who were asked and provided a response n=142) 58
In order to address the economic and racial disparities exposed by Covid-19, Long Islanders desire a
combination of health, police, preparedness, and equality reforms.

Changes to address the economic and racial disparities that were exposed by the pandemic…
Universal health care/better access to health care/better public health care 17%
Less (systemic) racism/white supremacy/discrimination/stereotyping 14%
Reduce wealth disparity/redistribute wealth/more focus on needs/wants of the non-wealthy 12%
Police reform/improve training/oversight/eliminate or reduce police brutality/misconduct 12%
More pandemic preparedness/more adherence to safety guidelines (masks/social distancing/etc.)/create a
10%
vaccine/defeat the virus
Equality/equal under the law/treat people equally 10%
Improve education/better access to quality education 9%
Treat each other better/empathy/mutual respect/better mental states 9%
Personal responsibility/hard work/don't focus on race/history 8%
Support police/stop riots/criminal activity/enforce the law 7%
Support conservative/right wing policies/politicians/vote Republican/support Trump/oppose Democrats/the left 5%
Support liberal/progressive/left wing policies/politicians/vote Democrat/oppose Trump/Republicans/the right 5%
Strengthen communities/work together 5%
Change/reform 5%
Improve housing access/affordability 4%
Improve/protect voting rights/voting process 2%
Targeted support for minority communities/businesses (affirmative action/reparations/etc.) 1%

Q42b_OE. What, if any, changes, do you think should be made to address the economic and racial disparities that many argue were exposed by the pandemic? (Among those 59
who were asked and provided a response n=114)
Looking ahead, four-in-ten Long Islanders say COVID-19 and George Floyd Protests have made them
more likely to vote in 2020.
A higher rate of strong/leaning Democrats are more likely to vote in 2020 due to coronavirus and George Floyd protests.

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic Impact of George Floyd Protests

on Likelihood to Vote on Likelihood to Vote
100% 4% 3% 1%
0% 1% 1%3% 1% 4% 3%
2%
2% 0% 5% 2% 3%
2%
Much less likely
80% 38%
43%
51% 55% 54% 53% 51%
Somewhat less likely
60% 60% 67%
11%
12%
Neither more nor less likely
40% 10% 4% 11% 11%
10%
Somewhat more likely
16% 49%
20% 44% 11%
33% 37% 33% 31% 34%
16% Much more likely 16%
0%
Total 60+ Strong/Lean Independent Strong/Lean Total Strong/Lean Independent Strong/Lean
Democrat Republican Democrat Republican

NEW_Q3a. Has the COVID-19 pandemic made you more likely to vote in 2020, less likely to vote, or neither? (n=1,043)
NEW_Q3b. Have the protests in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd made you more likely to vote in 2020, less likely to vote, or neither? (n=1,043) 60