The poll, which surveyed voters in 52 upstate counties, found most upstate residents believe the state is headed in the wrong direction, 59 percent to 34 percent. (nystateofpolitics.com)
There are many crosscurrents facing Republicans: the polarization of the electorate turned off by President Donald Trump, New York City domination of the state's political and economic landscape and an exodus of upstate residents who tended to vote more conservatively. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Dwyer adds in his letter that the members of the casino siting board should be replaced with upstate residents who «understand the respective communities.» (nystateofpolitics.com)