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Social and Cultural October 23, 2025

70% Say People Were Kinder 10 Years Ago But 97% Describe Themselves as Kind

The Golden Rule: 92% Live by It But Only 27% Say Others Do Most Say They Practice Small Random Acts of Kindness But Majorities Often Witness People Being Unkind Online…

National Consumer Sentiment Falls By 5 Points, New York Down Nearly 4 Points

New York Times/Siena National Poll:

Hochul Approval/Favorability Ratings Up a Little; Favorability Best Since Jan. ’24; Majority: Hochul Works Hard, Demonstrates Honesty & Integrity; Plurality: Gets Things Done, Provides Decisive Leadership and Cares About People Like You

New York Times/Siena Poll: New York City Mayoral Race

Hochul Approval & Favorability Ratings Up a Little; Hochul Lead Over Stefanik In 2026 Race Falls to 14 Points, 45-31%, from 23 Points, 47-24%, in June; Voters Say if Stefanik Runs & Is Elected Gov, It Would Be Bad for NY,49-37%