Plattsburgh, NY, Sep 10, 2012 — The Siena College Research Institute released the first independent poll of the 21st district congressional race Monday at 6 a.m. The survey shows Democratic incumbent Bill Owens holding a commanding lead over Republican challenger Matt Doheny.

Owens is winning 49 percent of voter support, according to the poll. Doheny is attracting just 36 percent support from those surveyed. Third party Green candidate Donald Hassig is garnering six percent.  Go to full article

Albany, NY, Feb 15, 2011 — A new poll finds that Governor Andrew Cuomo continues to enjoy high popularity and support for his budget, which would cut $10 billion in spending on schools and health care, among other things. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

Albany, NY, May 24, 2010 — On Friday, Attorney General Andrew Cuomo made it official. He's running for governor and hopes to replace fellow-Democrat David Paterson, who has bowed out of the race. Cuomo will face either Republican Rick Lazio or Democrat-turned-Republican Steve Levy in November. Todd Moe talks with Adirondack Bureau Chief Brian Mann about the race.  Go to full article

Albany, NY, Jun 23, 2009 — A new poll by Siena College finds, not surprisingly, that voters are upset over the gridlock in the New York State Senate, and more people than ever think the state is going in the wrong direction. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

Mar 13, 2009 — Democrat Scott Murphy has closed to within five points of Republican frontrunner Jim Tedisco in the 20th congressional district race. Steven Greenberg with Siena College says the race is now "too close to call." The influential Rothenberg Report now calls the race a "toss-up." Scott Murphy, a political newcomer from Glens Falls, has nearly erased what was a 20-point gap just a month ago. Tedisco, the top Republican in the state Assembly, is scrambling to retool his campaign and his TV ads. With just two weeks left to go in this race, Martha Foley talks with Brian Mann about the poll numbers and what they mean.  Go to full article

Jan 30, 2009 — A new poll finds New Yorkers are generally pleased with Governor David Paterson's selection of Kirsten Gillibrand to the US Senate, but are not happy with the way the governor went about choosing a new Senator. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

Aug 19, 2008 — A new poll finds that Barack Obama is not doing as well as expected among potential New York voters. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

Jul 27, 2006 — Analysts say Democratic gubernatorial challenger Tom Suozzi did not score as many points during a debate as he may have needed to turn his long shot race against Eliot Spitzer around. Meanwhile, a new poll out brings more good news for frontrunner Spitzer, and more bad news for another one of his opponents. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

Apr 18, 2006 — A Siena college poll finds that Eliot Spitzer still retains a commanding lead in the New York race for Governor. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article