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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?"

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Luis Vaz

Age: 42

Neighborhood: Jamaica, Queens

Occupation: Mortgage Banker

First Time Voter: No

Political Affiliation: Republican

“Too many of my colleagues have perished in this war.”

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Steven Williams

Age: 50

Neighborhood: Queens Village, Queens

Occupation: Transit Worker

First Time Voter: No

Political Affiliation: Democrat

“People need to be bailed out with the houses before you fix the banks.”

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Kathy Forrestal

Neighborhood: Hillcrest Estates, Queens
Occupation: Museum Educator
First Time Voter: No

“I’d like to see people actually see doctors and get appointments with them sometime within a five-week window.”

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Derken Lima

Age: 21
Occupation: Student, York College
First Time Voter: Yes
Political Affiliation: Democrat

“I just want to be secure.”

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Laurie Williams

Age: 53
Neighborhood: St. Albans, Queens
Occupation: Real Estate Broker
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Democrat

“Predominately I would like to see equality and justice for all.”

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Marilyn Jones

Neighborhood: Jamaica, Queens

Occupation: Retired School Teacher

First Time Voter: No

Political Affiliation: Democrat

“My biggest problem with the current situation is that education could well be upgraded.”

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Brian Fagan

Age: 30
Neighborhood: Astoria, Queens
Occupation: Mortgage Banker
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Democrat

“I’m tired of the back and forth between Republicans and Democrats.”

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