The Palmer School of Library and Information Science’s groundbreaking project to digitize documents and photographs from historical societies across Long Island resulted in the discovery of previously-unknown tactics used by George Washington’s Culper Spy Ring. The “Digitizing Local History Sources” project, which includes more than 70,000 scanned historical images and documents, was featured in Newsday.
Digitizing Project Results in Washington Spy Ring Discovery
Performing Arts Faculty to Star in Historic Theater’s Season Finale
School of Performing Arts professor Eric Jordan Young will star in a production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at The Muny, the oldest and largest outdoor musical theatre in the U.S. Young is an accomplished producer, director, choreographer, playwright and songwriter whose Broadway credits include Ragtime, Chicago and Seussical.
Finance Manager Named VP of Banking Corporation
Jim Cloudman ’87 has been named First Vice President, Relationship Manager of Dime Community Bancshares, Inc., and will lead the bank’s business development throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Cloudman previously served as a Senior Portfolio Manager at People’s United Bank and held lending positions at State Bank of Long Island, Astoria Federal Savings and JP Morgan Chase.
Where Americans Stand on Coronavirus and Mask Mandates on Planes: Long Island University Hornstein Center National Poll
Brookville, NY, (April 25, 2022): Results of a newly released Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling and Analysis national poll revealed what Americans think about wearing masks on planes and public transportation in light of a federal court order, that stated as of April 18, 2022, the CDC’s Order requiring masks on public transportation conveyances and at transportation hubs was no longer in effect.
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MIXED SUPPORT (42%) ON THE REMOVAL OF MASK MANDATES ONBOARD AIRLINE FLIGHTS
Americans were asked if they supported the removal of mask mandates onboard airline flights to reduce the likelihood of contracting the coronavirus; 42% of respondents said yes. Respondents with the highest support of the mask mandate removal were Republicans (73%), followed by Independents (41%) and Democrats (21%). Support of the mask mandate removal was higher in the Midwest (48%) and South (47%) than other regions in the Northeast (33%) and Pacific (35%). Respondents age 60 and older supported the mask mandate removal at a lower rate (34%) than other age brackets. Males supported the mask mandate removal at a higher rate (46%) than females (39%).
6 OUT OF 10 AMERICANS WOULD STILL WEAR A MASK WHILE TRAVELING
National poll results found that 64% of respondents said they would still wear a mask today if traveling by plane; 63% of respondents said they would still wear a mask today if traveling on public transportation. Political beliefs played a factor in respondents’ choices: 87% of Democrats said they would still wear masks on planes; 84% of Democrats said they would still wear masks on public transportation; 61% of Independents said they would still wear masks on planes; 59% of Independents said they would still wear masks on public transportation; 38% of Republicans said they would still wear masks on planes; 41% of Republicans said they would still wear masks on public transportation.
71% OF AMERICANS BELIEVE WEARING MASKS REDUCES THE LIKELIHOOD OF CONTRACTING THE CORONAVIRUS
Respondents were asked if they believe wearing face masks reduces the likelihood of contracting the coronavirus: 71% of Americans said yes; 92% of Democrats said yes; 68% of Independents/Other said yes; 46% of Republicans said yes.
HALF OF AMERICANS (53%) SAID THE WORST OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC IS OVER
Respondents were asked if they believe the worst of the pandemic is over. Overall, 53% of respondents said yes, the highest since June 2021 through national polls conducted by the Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling and Analysis. Respondents with the highest confidence level that the worst of the coronavirus pandemic is over are Republicans (70%), followed by Independents (51%) and Democrats (43%). Respondents age 18-29 believe the worst is over at the highest belief rate (58%) compared to respondents age 60 and older (47%) at the lowest belief rate. Males believe the worst is over at a higher rate (57%) than females (49%).
53% OF AMERICANS SAID THEY CURRENTLY WEAR A MASK TO AVOID CONTRACTING THE CORONAVIRUS
Respondents were asked if they were currently wearing a mask in general to reduce the likelihood of contracting the coronavirus: 53% of Americans said yes; 73% of Democrats said yes; 48% of Independents/Other said yes; 34% of Republicans said yes.
62% OF AMERICANS REMAINED CONCERNED OVER RISK OF FAMILY CONTRACTING THE CORONAVIRUS (DOWN SLIGHTLY FROM 69% IN NOVEMBER 2021)
Americans were asked how concerned they are about someone in their family becoming seriously ill from the coronavirus: 62% of respondents said they are somewhat or seriously concerned as compared to 69% in an earlier November 2021 Hornstein Center national poll. 78% of Democrats, 59% of Independents/Other, and 43% of Republicans said they are somewhat or seriously concerned.
75% OF AMERICANS ARE FULLY VACCINATED AGE 12 AND OVER (UP FROM 69% IN NOVEMBER 2021)
76% OF AMERICANS ARE FULLY VACCINATED AGE 18 AND OVER (UP FROM 71% IN NOVEMBER 2021)
90% OF AMERICANS ARE FULLY VACCINATED AGE 65 AND OVER (UP FROM 86% IN NOVEMBER 2021)
According to CDC data, 75% of Americans age 12 and over are fully vaccinated as of April 24, 2022 (up from 69% on November 16, 2021). 76% of Americans age 18 and over are fully vaccinated (up from 71% on November 16, 2021). 90% of Americans over age 65 are fully vaccinated (up from 86% on November 16, 2021), indicating a promising way forward for the most at-risk population.
CDC AUTHORIZED COVID-19 BOOSTER VACCINES
CDC guidance on COVID-19 Booster Vaccines stated that Americans eligible for a second booster shot include adults ages 50 years and older, people ages 12 years and older who are moderately or severely immunocompromised, and people who received 2 doses (1 primary dose and 1 booster) of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine. Currently, the three vaccines that are authorized and recommended to prevent COVID-19 by the CDC are Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine.
METHODOLOGY
This Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling, and Analysis online poll was conducted through SurveyMonkey from April 21 – 22, 2022 among a national sample of 1,584 adults ages 18 and up. Respondents for this survey were selected from over 2.5 million people who take surveys on the SurveyMonkey platform each day. Data for this week have been weighted for age and gender using the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey to reflect the demographic composition of the United States. The modeled error estimate for this survey is plus or minus 2.5 percentage points.
ABOUT THE LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY STEVEN S. HORNSTEIN CENTER FOR POLICY, POLLING, AND ANALYSIS
The Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling, and Analysis conducts independent polling, empirical research, and analysis on a wide range of public issues. Our studies inform the public and policy makers about critical issues, attitudes, and trends shaping the world. Visit liu.edu/Hornstein for more information and results from this national poll.
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George Polk Awards Ceremony Celebrates Renowned Journalists
Long Island University hosted reporters from The New York Times, The Washington Post, ABC News, Reuters and other prestigious institutions to celebrate the winners of the George Polk Awards in Journalism. The ceremony gave special recognition to award-winning reporters who are covering the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Financial Tech Expert Named Vice President
Brian Cabra ’06 was hired as the vice president of implementations at LiquidityBook, a leading provider of cloud-native buy- and sell-side trading solutions. In his previous roles at ION Markets and CA Technologies, he oversaw several large-scale global implementations of trading technology solutions.
Non-Profit Founder Recognized as a Woman of Distinction
Valerie St. Bernard, founder and president of the Deer Park Drug Prevention Coalition, was honored as a Woman of Distinction by Suffolk County Legislator Tom Donnelly. St. Bernard is currently studying social work at LIU and is a dedicated volunteer in her community, serving as an executive board member, president and vice president of several civic groups.
Record-Breaking Winning Streak for Defending Champions
The women’s tennis team sits atop the Northeast Conference standings once again after winning a school record 13 straight matches. The Sharks have won four consecutive NEC championships. In 2022, Sofiya Kuzina has been named the conference player of the week three times, and Valentina Dancenco has earned two player of the week honors.
Journalism Students Earn Prestigious International Reporting Fellowship
Reyna Iwamoto and Melissa Fishman, students of the George Polk School of Communications, won the Theodore Kruglak Fellowship in International Reporting. Iwamoto will intern in Paris for Forbidden Stories, a recent winner of the George Polk Awards in Journalism, and Fishman will intern in London for the Hampstead & Highgate Express.