219 Magazine Mott Haven Herald The Local ISnapNY Photoblog 219 West
Nearly 30 years ago, Ronald Reagan famously asked Americans, "Are you better off now than you were four years ago?" More than 60 NYCity News Service reporters fanned out through the city in the days before the historic Nov. 4 election to ask New Yorkers:
"Where do you want this country to be four years from now?"

Alternative content

Ages 18-34

Gabriel Cyr

Age: 30
Neighborhood: Bushwick, Brooklyn
Occupation: Musician
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Democrat

“Rearranging our priorities internationally”

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

Sue Kessler

Age: 31
Neighborhood: Park Slope, Brooklyn
Occupation: Photographer
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Democrat

“We’re at an all time low…”

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

Dexter Ivy

Age: 26
Neighborhood: Central Harlem
Occupation: Runway Coach
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Democrat

“I would like to see people that have dreams be able to pursue them.”

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

Sharnada Griffin

Age: 21
Neighborhood: Central Harlem
Occupation: Student
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Democrat

“For the whole country over all, I want peace. I don’t want to be at war anymore, its ridiculous.”

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

Adam Clark-Valle

Age: 25
Neighborhood: West Harlem
Occupation: Bartender
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Democrat

“I would like to see this country on the path to being out of both wars.”

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

Matthew Young

Age: 33
Neighborhood: Ditmas Park
Occupation: Artist and DJ
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Democrat

“I’d like to see the country looking towards economic models that are sustainable.”

Hyman Balis

Age: 25
Neighborhood: Upper West Side
Occupation: Volunteer
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Democrat

“People will work, be able to make it. Things will turn around for the better.”

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

Ilana Glickman

Age: 22
Neighborhood: Brooklyn
Occupation: Photographer
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Independent 

“I think that we’ve lost respect for ourselves, and the world has lost respect for this country.”

ilana-glickman_1-2

John Novoa

Age: 28
Neighborhood: Brooklyn
Occupation: Paralegal
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Democrat

“The mess that Bush left for whoever is gonna be president is gonna make things very difficult but hopefully it will be peaceful.”

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

Todd Crawford

Age: 20
Neighborhood: East New York
First Time Voter: Yes
Political Affiliation: Democrat

“A better economy.  Better jobs, taxes.  Just a better world.”

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

  • Sort By