Siena Research Institute

February 02, 2012

Nearly Half County Residents Say Quality of Life for Most has Gotten Worse
Jobs, Housing, Youth, Food all Significant Problem for Low Income
As Needs Increase, Public and Professionals Call for More Programs as well as Greater Personal Responsibility
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February 1, 2012

Consumer Confidence Surges; All Groups of NY’ers, All Regions Up
Major Breakthrough: Dems, Young, Higher Income, NYC and Men All Now More Optimistic than Pessimistic;
Women, Older NY’ers Close to Breakeven; Future Brightens for Low Income
Intent to Buy Accelerates; Cars Highest Since ’07, Furniture, Remodeling Show Signs of Rally
Summary Trends    Buying Plans   Gas and Food

January 31, 2012

First Niagara Fifth Annual
Survey of Upstate New York Business Leaders

Full Report

January 23, 2012

Most Expect Market to Hold Steady or Improve a Little in Year to Come
Sentiment towards Current Real Estate Market Edges Lower; Hits 2-Year Low
Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse Least Forlorn; Improvement Expected in Most Areas

January 16, 2012

Cuomo Still Honeymooning; Record High Job Performance
Big Support for Campaign Finance Reform & Education Commission;
Mild Support for Casino Amendment & Buffalo Investment; Significant Opposition to New Convention Center at Aqueduct
51% Say Race Relations in NY are Excellent/Good; 47% Fair/Poor
Majority of New Yorkers Think State is Headed on Right Track
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