Sentences with phrase «of upstaters»

Cuomo is still doing well (60 percent) among Democrats and New York City voters are prepared to re-elect him, but a plurality of Republicans and independents and a majority of upstaters say they'd prefer someone else in the executive mansion.

Forty two percent of upstaters say they oppose it.»

The Siena College Research Institute survey finds New York City and Long Island residents as well as a plurality of upstaters predict an improving real estate market in the upcoming year.

The same trend holds true for Cuomo's overall job rating, with 50 percent of upstaters saying he is doing an excellent or good job and 59 percent of city residents saying the same.

The number of upstaters in the majority conference has grown steadily over the years, adding to the diversity of opinions among Assembly Democrats, though they still tend to be dominated by the largely liberal views of the New York City members.

Canestrari didn't want to speculate on who might replace him as majority leader, but he did suggest it's entirely possible Silver will break with tradition and go with someone from Long Island instead of an upstater.

He is focusing on the fact that he is better equipped to represent the needs of Upstaters.

NYC will vote en masse against him, not to mention a lot of upstaters like moi.

Also notable in the Siena poll: at least 63 percent of voters from every region — including two - thirds of upstaters and three - quarters of those in New York City — agree with Cuomo's assessment that the severe storms the state has seen over the last two years are the result of global climate change, rather than isolated weather events.

Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi, a Utica Democrat, says a small group of upstaters — maybe five or six who hail mostly from urban areas — started meeting last year to strategize about education funding.

A strong majority of upstaters agrees as well,» Siena College pollster Steve Greenberg said.

They are a carefully chosen mix of upstaters and downstaters, Democrats and Republicans (including all four legislative leaders — interesting, since Cuomo was decidedly anti-Legislature during the campaign), elected officials, business and labor leaders, with a fair degree of minority representation.

So, that takes care of the upstaters (not that Sampson had much choice in the matter since the only other true upstater is Sen. Tim Kennedy, and he's a little new to be elevated to leadership).

«An overwhelming majority of downstaters feel the state is on the right track, as do a small plurality of upstaters.»

While downstate suburbanites are evenly divided, a majority of upstaters and New York City voters are pessimistic,» Greenberg said.

I'm pretty sure a good number of upstaters have no idea who Bill de Blasio is, but the «we're your last line of defense against the liberals in NYC» argument is one they've certainly heard before from the Senate GOP.

Cuomo is viewed favorably by 78 percent of Democrats and 60 percent of Republicans; 73 percent of downstaters and 65 percent of upstaters; and even 53 percent of conservatives.

Assemblyman John McDonald, a Cohoes Democrat, forwarded his supporters an invitation to a Sept. 26 event being hosted for Brindisi by a number of upstaters — including Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan, who is fresh off a Democratic primary victory that all but assures her a second four - year term in November.

«By 52 - 33 % — exactly the same as last month — voters say New York is headed on the right track, including a majority of downstaters and Democrats, and a plurality of upstaters and independents,» said Siena's Steve Greenberg.

«While by 11 points Republicans support allowing teachers to be armed, Democrats, independents and downstaters overwhelmingly oppose it, as do a majority of upstaters and a narrow majority of gun owners,» Greenberg said.

It is supported by more than two - thirds of downstaters and 57 percent of upstaters.

«While by 11 points Republicans support allowing teachers to be armed, Democrats, independents and downstaters overwhelmingly oppose it, as do a majority of upstaters and a narrow majority of gun owners.»

61 percent from the downstate suburbs and 57 percent of upstaters all say they support the Cuomo administration's decision to ban fracking.»

«While by 11 points Republicans support allowing teachers to be armed, Democrats, independents and downstaters overwhelmingly oppose it, as do a majority of upstaters and a narrow majority of gun owners,» said Siena College pollster Steven Greenberg.

It's mostly divided but a plurality, 48 percent of upstaters, say they support the SAFE Act.