Siena College Research Institute – The preeminent academically situated polling institute in New York State

Political May 16, 2023

Hochul Favorability Rating Negative for First Time, 40-45%; Majority Say Hochul Hard Working; Split on Both Effective and Strong Leader

Plurality of Voters Say, Overall, New State Budget Will Be Good for NY, 38-26%; Strong Majorities Say $1B for Mental Health, Minimum Wage Increase, Giving Judges More Discretion on Bail;…

Hochul Favorability Rating Negative for First Time, 40-45%; Majority Say Hochul Hard Working; Split on Both Effective and Strong Leader

70% Happy They Live in NY; 30% Wish They Lived Somewhere Else

Consumer Sentiment Up; Reaches 21 Month High

Overwhelming Support for Millionaires Tax & Giving Judges More Bail Discretion for Serious Offenses; Strong Support for Banning Flavored Tobacco; Strong Opposition to SUNY Tuition Hikes

Hochul Favorability & Job Approval Ratings Dip a Little; Biden Favorability Best Since October 2021; Best Ever Job Approval

NY 3 Voters Say Santos Should Resign 78-13%, Including 71% of Reps