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2/14: NYC Mayoral Race Early Look

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg will leave office at the end of the year.  So, who could be his successor?  Looking at the Democratic contest, New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn leads her closest opponent by almost three-to-one. Click Here for Complete February 14, 2013 NYC NY1-Marist Poll Release and Tables Among registered […]

12/4: Almost Two-Thirds Expect Another Storm

The toll of Hurricane Sandy surprised many in New York City, but residents are bracing for another hit.  64% of residents believe it is likely or very likely the city will face another weather emergency of Sandy’s strength in the next year.  This includes 21% who say it is very likely and 43% who report […]

12/3: NYC Not Prepared for Sandy

Five weeks after Hurricane Sandy pummeled the East Coast, nearly six in ten New York City residents — 58% — think the city was not properly prepared to battle the monster storm.  38% believe New York City’s preparation to respond to the storm was adequate, and 4% are unsure. Click Here for Complete December 3, […]

10/24: Obama Leads Romney by 26 Percentage Points in New York

In one of the bluest of the blue states, President Barack Obama has the support of 61% of New York likely voters, including those who are undecided yet leaning toward a candidate and those who voted absentee.  This compares with 35% for Mitt Romney.  Only 1% supports another candidate, and 3% are undecided.  President Obama […]

10/18: Quinn Still Leader of Democratic Field, But…

Looking ahead to the 2013 Democratic primary for mayor, New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn has the support of 23% of Democrats citywide.  Former City Comptroller Bill Thompson follows with 15%.  Nine percent of registered Democrats citywide are for current Comptroller John Liu while 8% support Public Advocate Bill de Blasio.  Six percent back […]

6/4: Put Sugary Drink Ban on Ice…Ban Goes Too Far, Says Majority

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg caused a stir last week when he proposed the ban of sugary drinks larger than 16 ounces in establishments other than grocery and convenience stores.  What do New York City residents think about the proposal?  53% of adults in the Big Apple believe it’s a bad idea while 42% […]

5/21: More than Seven in Ten Tie Happiness and Success to Weight

They say money can’t buy happiness, but can being thin?  According to this NY1/YNN-Marist Poll, 72% of New York State adults think someone who is thin is happier than someone who is overweight.  13% disagree and report that a person who is overweight is happier, and 15% are unsure. Click Here for Complete May 21, […]

5/17: Drivers Leading Cause of NYC Accidents, Say More Than Two-Thirds

68% of adults in New York City believe people driving cars are the cause of most accidents on city streets.  Nearly one in five — 19% — thinks people riding bicycles are most at fault while 13% blame pedestrians. Click Here for Complete May 17, 2012 NYC NY1-Marist Poll Release and Tables While majorities of […]

4/24: Bloomberg, City Schools Receive Low Grades

A majority of New York City voters may want to put Mayor Michael Bloomberg on academic probation.  While 34% approve of his handling of the city’s public schools, 56% disapprove.  10% are unsure.  This is Bloomberg’s lowest approval rating on this issue since March of 2011 when 27% approved of how he was addressing the […]

4/23: Major Shift in Perceptions of NYC’s Direction

A majority of New York City voters — 52% — currently believe the city is moving in the right direction while 42% report it is moving in the wrong one.  Six percent are unsure.  This is the largest proportion of voters to believe the city is on the right track since February of 2011.  At […]