The Occupy Wall Street Movement has dominated recent headlines, but what do registered voters in New York State think about the movement? More than twice the number of voters statewide — 44% — describe themselves as supporters compared with those who back another much talked about political movement, the Tea Party — 21%. However, nearly […]
9/28: Better Scores on Bloomberg’s Handling of NYC Public Schools, But…
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is receiving slightly better grades on his handling of the New York City public schools. 48% of registered voters disapprove of how the mayor is handling the issue while 41% approve. 11% are unsure. Click Here for Complete September 28, 2011 NYC NY1-Marist Poll Release and Tables Although 48% […]
9/27: Bounce in Bloomberg’s Approval Rating
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s job approval rating may be on an upswing. According to this NY1-Marist Poll, 46% of registered voters citywide think Bloomberg is doing either an excellent or good job in office. Included here are 10% who report he is doing an excellent job and 36% who say he is doing […]
9/26: 2013 NYC Mayoral Field Competitive
According to this NY1-Marist Poll, if the 2013 Democratic primary for mayor in New York City were held today, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn would receive 20% of the vote while 16% would cast their ballot for Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz. Former New York City Comptroller Bill Thompson is within striking distance with the […]
9/8: Slim Majority Plans to Visit 9/11 Memorial
The National September 11th Memorial will open to the public on September 12th. Do New York City residents plan to visit the memorial shortly after it opens? A slim majority — 51% — says it is either very likely or likely that they will visit the memorial in the next six months. This includes 26% […]
9/7: Schools Open: Chancellor Little-Known to One in Four New Yorkers
A new school year is here for a new schools chancellor. As New York City Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott faces his first full school year in his post, what do New York City residents think of the job he has done since his appointment in April? A notable proportion of New Yorkers have yet to […]
9/6: September 11th Not Forgotten
The September 11th terrorist attacks have indelibly scarred the memories of New York City residents, but as the tenth anniversary of those attacks draws near, nearly four in ten adults citywide plan to spend the day going about their daily routine. Click Here for Complete September 6th, 2011 NYC NY1-Marist Poll Release and Tables Nearly […]
8/16: Nearly Half Near Indian Point Want to Nuclear Plant Open
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo vows to shut down the Indian Point nuclear power plant. However, according to this NY1/YNN-Marist Poll, nearly half of residents who live near the plant — 49% — oppose closing it. Four in ten — 40% — favor shutting it down, and 11% are unsure. Click Here for Complete August […]
8/12: More than Six in Ten Support Walmart in Community
The possibility of Wal-mart coming to New York City has stirred debate. Do residents citywide want the store to lay down roots in the five boroughs? More than six in ten — 64% — support a Wal-mart in their neighborhood while 31% oppose such a move. Five percent are unsure. Click Here for Complete August […]
8/11: Ten Years Later, Low Concerns About Another Terrorist Attack
New York City and the rest of the nation will solemnly mark the tenth anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks one month from today. Are residents in New York City concerned about another attack? Worry about another assault in the city is at its lowest point since the 2001 attacks on the World Trade […]