Inflation Taking Major Toll on Long Islanders' Wallets
- Nearly 8 in 10 Long Islanders financially hurt by inflation (51% "very negative" impact)
- Siena College poll of 96 Nassau/Suffolk adults, Feb 20 - March 5
- Results mirror suburbs north of NYC and statewide (801 adults polled)
- Groceries, transportation, and housing top categories with major spending increases
- Consumer price index for Long Island region still around 3% year-over-year
