New York State survey of Light also worse than the rest of the country (48% vs 58%) is the national average.

Norstar President Thomas Doherty, said: "Lee is affected by the downturn of the economy especially. Downturn in defense spending that began in 1987, commercial real estate continued poor performance and recent staff cuts, Nassau and Suffolk in Both joint, with a dramatically changed economic landscape of the region. But - poll also shows earlier than ever are interested Liers, particularly those that hear innovative financial solutions to help companies, new jobs and new opportunities for economic development to long term. "

Favors tax credits

Of course, recession at the end of the target in a kind of proposed tax cuts were the most popular one for new homebuyers $ 5000 tax credit going to happen. Almost nine in ten respondents out of the recession will help with the end 37% saying it helps. Support for this measure as light was particularly strong in such areas, particularly in the construction of new houses is affected by recession.

In contrast, only a small majority believes that a tax credit amounting to $ 500 middle class, but to help recession. Not surprisingly, the 54% majority of death, even a small profit, saw the proposed cuts annual income below $ 39,000.