Today is a big day for public opinion research.

In the latest @SienaResearch NYS survey: 92% of NY’ers Celebrate Thanksgiving 56% Will Shop for Holiday Gifts During the Thanksgiving Weekend 51% Will Watch Football during the holiday weekend 17% Will Place At Least One Sportsbook Bet Read more:

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(2/2) The financial strain extends beyond essentials, with 19% of New Yorkers reporting that all 6 monthly expenses are having a serious impact on their finances. Other costs include: 50% citing entertainment services, 46% gas, and 38% cell phone bills as a financial burden.

(1/2) Monthly expenses are a significant burden for New Yorkers according to a new poll by @SienaResearch. 56% of NYS residents say the three essential costs of housing (71%), utilities (72%), and food (79%) are having a very or somewhat serious impact on their finances.

New @SienaResearch poll: Concern over gas prices in NYS continues to decline, with 46% of NYers now saying prices have a serious impact on their finances, down from 52% in Sept 2024. Concern over food prices remains high at 79%, up from 77% last quarter and 78% last year.

Poll from @SienaResearch - NYers' purchasing plans for the next six months are mostly negative. While intent to buy a car/truck is up 1.8% since last quarter, plans are down for consumer electronics (-2.8%) , homes (-2.2%) , furniture (-0.5%) , and major home improvements (-0.3%)

Since last quarter, the Index of Consumer sentiment has fallen across both NY and the nation. In the latest @SienaResearch poll, the NYS Index of Consumer Sentiment is down 3.6 points, now at 68.3, while the national index saw a larger drop of 5.6 points, landing at 55.1.

(2/2) @nytimes / @SienaResearch Poll Trends: Conversely, the share of voters feeling "Helped" by President Trump's policies has dropped significantly over the same period, from 40% before his second term to 23% in the latest survey (an increase since April 2025).

(1/2) @nytimes / @SienaResearch Poll Trends: How do voters feel about the personal impact of Trump's policies? With data from both before and during his second term, the % of voters who feel his policies have "Hurt" them personally increased from 25% (Feb. '24) to 36% today.

Poll Trends from @nytimes / @SienaResearch: The percentage of U.S. registered voters who believe the political system is 'too divided to solve its problems' has jumped to 64% in September 2025, up from 50% in October 2022. By Party, the change is not uniform: (R +10, I+14,D+19)

Poll from @nytimes/@SienaResearch: 61% of voters think President Trump's actions in pressuring media organizations for unfavorable coverage have "gone too far." Voters also say he has gone too far on immigration enforcement (51%) & sending the National Guard to big cities (53%)

In the @nytimes/@SienaResearch poll voters are divided on major issues: Deporting immigrants: Dems -57, Reps +86 National Guard in DC: Dems -83, Reps +73 Aid to Israel: Dems -54, Reps +51 BUT, there is strong bipartisan opposition to revoking TV licenses for criticizing Trump

The @nytimes/@SienaResearch Poll: Nearly 2/3 of voters (65%) say Democrats should NOT shut down the government over their demands. Should NOT shut down: Republicans: 92% Independents: 59% Democrats themselves are nearly split on the tactic, with 47% in favor and 43% opposed

The @nytimes/@SienaResearch poll asked voters to rate Pres. Trump's on issues. (R): strong net approval; Crime (+86) & Immigration (+80). (D): deep net disapproval; the Economy (-90) & managing the fed. government (-89). (I): modest net disapproval; global conflicts (-39, -37)

In the @nytimes/@SienaResearch poll, voters are divided on how President Trump changed America's position in the world. RVs: 46% weaker, 37% stronger, & 16% same Republicans say stronger (78%) Democrats say weaker (81%) A slight majority of Independents (51%) say weaker

The @nytimes/@SienaResearch poll shows voters are conflicted on deportation. A slight majority (51%) believe the U.S. is deporting the right people. However, when asked about the process, a slightly larger majority (53%) say the Trump administration's process has been unfair.

Poll from @nytimes/@SienaResearch shows voters have opposite views on President Trump's approach to Russia vs. Ukraine. On Russia: • Not tough enough: 58% • About right: 31% • Too tough: 4% On Ukraine: • Too tough: 37% • About right: 36% • Not tough enough: 17%

(2/2) @nytimes/@SienaResearch poll: Voters are split on who they sympathize with more: 34% say Israel, 35% say the Palestinians, and 19% say both equally. Republicans: 64% Israel, 9% Palestinians Independents: 26% Israel, 44% Palestinians Democrats: 13% Israel, 54% Palestinians

(1/2) A new @nytimes/@SienaResearch poll finds voters are divided on providing more aid to Israel, with only 39% in support, and a majority, 51%, oppose. Republicans: 71% support, 20% oppose Independents: 30% support, 62% oppose Democrats: 19% support, 73% oppose