why is Staten Island different than the area it borders?

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Percentage of residents born in-state

NY-11 64.3%

European Ancestry

Italian: 34.7%
Irish: 14.2%
German: 5.7%
Russian: 3.8%
Polish: 3.4%


Like many "ethnic" communities, Staten Island's political culture is very insular and defined by its tendency towards social relations defined by gemeinschaft rather than gezelleschaft. In 1994, Mario Cuomo received 47% of the vote in Staten Island (state PVI D+2): . In 2014, Andrew Cuomo received 54% of the vote in Staten Island (state PVI: D+1). Italian ethnic identity is still a major asset for politicians in Staten Island.

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Might not the second word in its name give you a clue?

It's a well known fact that islands exert a tremendous influence on voting behavior. The constant presence of high levels of humidity creates an imbalance that moves people away from the ideal water, air, earth and ether equilibrium.