Siena Research Institute

May 20, 2013

Half of Voters Agree with Gov: ‘NYS Govt. is Working Again’;
However, Two-Thirds Say State Government is Becoming
More Dysfunctional Every Day in Light of Corruption Scandals
Passing Laws to Address Corruption Tops List for End of Session
Are More Legislative Arrests Imminent? Nearly Nine in Ten Voters Say Yes
Crosstabs

May 09, 2013

As Wall Street Soars, Consumer Sentiment Languishes
All U.S. Markets up 15 to 18% from a Year Ago; Overall Consumer Index Virtually Unchanged
Gas Price Drops Lesson Concern; Food Worries Rise
Home Buying Plans Up; Signals Increased Economic Activity
Summary Trends      Buying Plans      Gas and Food

April 24, 2013

NY:  Plurality say, “Give Sandy Victims $10K to Rebuild”, 48% to 33%
NJ:  Split – 43% Prefer Tear Down
NY Crosstabs     NJ Crosstabs    Eagleton Blog

April 22, 2013

81% of Voters Say More Arrests of Legislators for Corruption Are Likely; About 1/3 Say Their Legislator Could Be Arrested
Voters Split on Which Is More Important for Reducing Corruption in Legislature: Law Enforcement Reforms or Electoral Process Reforms
Federal Prosecutors & AG Should Take Lead in Cleaning Up Corruption
Overwhelming Support for Term Limits for Legislators; Support for Limiting Candidates to One Party Line & Full-Time Legislature with No Outside Jobs
Crosstabs

April 17, 2013

NY’ers’ View on Real Estate Strengthens over 1st Quarter 2013
Longstanding Buyer Advantage Shrinking as Market Moves towards Win:Win