Siena Research Institute

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

April 15, 2013

Tax Day: 46% Say Paid Too Much in Taxes, 57% Get Refund; Most Use it to Pay Bills, Save for Rainy Day
NY’ers Give So-So Grade on Nation’s, Their Own Economic Report Card
About 40% Don’t Think National Dem’s or Rep’s Have Good Plan for Economy, Social Security, Deficit or Healthcare
Crosstabs