Survey: Young voters in NYC focused on climate change, public schools Climate change a top issue for young voters A new survey finds that many young New Yorkers are tuned in to see who will become New York City's new mayor, and that particular issues are at the top of their minds. NEW YORK - The next generation of voters in New York City may be one of the most aware and politically engaged generations in decades. "Young people are concerned about the issues," said Olivia Brady, the Youth Coordinator for the city Campaign Finance Board’s GET OUT THE VOTE program for young people.