About This Episode

WLIW21 New York Public Television's new three-part series examines why young professionals are leaving Nassau and Suffolk counties in record numbers and what this could mean for Long Island's future. According to Census data, from 1990 to 2006 the number of 25 to 34 year olds declined 8% nationwide, compared to 35% on Long Island. Lack of affordable housing, high taxes and cost of living are affecting those who want to remain and Baby Boomers who are becoming "empty nesters." LEAVING LONG ISLAND, exclusive premiere Tuesday, May 27-Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 7:30 pm on WLIW21, illustrates why the community must come together to find ways to stop the exodus and ensure that both demographics can keep living, working and raising their families on Long Island.