A recent poll conducted by Siena College has found that 70% of participants are content with living in New York, while the remaining 30% wish to reside elsewhere. According to Don Levy, the director of the Siena College Research Institute, a significant majority of New Yorkers believe the state offers a high quality of life. However, 31% of the respondents plan to relocate upon retirement.
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The poll also reveals a near-even split in perceptions of crime safety among respondents. Approximately 51% of those surveyed feel safe from crime, while 49% report feeling somewhat unsafe or entirely unsafe.
Furthermore, the poll highlights that over 70% of participants rate New York as excellent or good in terms of available leisure activities, emphasizing the state’s attractiveness in terms of recreational opportunities.
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