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?"

Brooklyn CD10

Ron Schumn

Age: 27
Neighborhood: Bay Ridge
Occupation: Student
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Green Party

“We need positive energy and not negative energy.”

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Christina Donovan

Age: 30
Neighborhood: Bay Ridge
Occupation: Dance Teacher
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Democrat

“I’ve heard China pretty much owns us right now, and that’s a little scary to me…”

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Lisa Olsson

Age: 25
Neighborhood:Bay Ridge
Occupation: Teacher
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Democrat

“In four years I hope we have an administration that is educated and intelligent and has made smart choices for our country.”

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