NY Index Tops National; Hope for Better Tomorrow Drags Index from Depths TOPICS:Siena Poll Posted By: Siena College Research Institute December 5, 2008 NY Index Tops National; Hope for Better Tomorrow Drags Index from Depths Buying Plans Show Little Promise; Down 15% to 44% from Last Year Gas Financial Crisis Over, for now; Food Still Devouring Consumer Cash Press Release Buying Plans Gas and Food Table Summary trends