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Monday, May 14, 2012  A new poll shows most New York Republicans have yet to settle on a primary candidate to face Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in the general election.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011  Siena polled voters on 11 policy initiatives Governor Cuomo proposed during the State of the State.

Monday, November 01, 2010  Democrat Andrew Cuomo says it would be a mistake for anyone to believe polls showing him far ahead in the race for governor.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010  Three new statewide polls show races for governor, attorney general, and comptroller heating up as we head into the final weeks of the 2010 campaign.

Wednesday, October 06, 2010  Trying to shed criticism that he was sitting on a lead and a pile of campaign cash, Andrew Cuomo emerged this week with daily public events as a new poll shows he may be reclaiming momentum in the race for New York governor.

Tuesday, October 05, 2010  A new poll released Tuesday shows Democrat Andrew Cuomo is leading Republican Carl Paladino among likely voters as the race for New York governor enters its final month.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010  A new poll out today finds a majority of New Yorkers remain opposed to the mosque, but it is not a black and white issue to everyone. Where do you stand?

Wednesday, August 18, 2010  A new poll finds majority of New Yorkers remain opposed to a mosque proposed as part of a planned Islamic cultural center near ground zero and the issue will be a factor for many voters this fall.

Monday, April 20, 2009  New York Gov. David Paterson's popularity in the state continues to tank, but his effort to legalize same-sex marriage has the support of a majority of voters, according to a poll released Monday.