A survey of more than 1,000 New York City voters found that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie did the best job responding to deadly superstorm Sandy.
Millions of homes were without power for several days and thousands lost their homes to the storm which caused flooding and brought fierce winds to the region.
Thirty-six percent of NYC voters favored Christie.
Twenty-two percent of responders say President Barack Obama did the best job followed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo at 15 percent and Mayor Michael Bloomberg at 12 percent.
Of those surveyed, 89 percent said Christie's response was "excellent" or "good" with 85 percent for Cuomo, 84 percent for Obama and 75 percent for Bloomberg.
"The storm-of-the-century brings out the best in Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Michael Bloomberg, New Yorkers say. But that love fest between New Jersey Gov. Christopher Christie and President Barack Obama seems to have moved voters especially," said Maurice Carroll, director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. "While all four leaders get very high marks - it seems a hug or two never hurts."
The Quinnipiac University Poll, directed by Douglas Schwartz, Ph.D., conducts public opinion surveys in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, Ohio, Virginia and the nation as a public service and for research. For more data or RSS feed- http://www.quinnipiac.edu/polling.xml
Friday, May 17 2013 9:12 PM EDT2013-05-18 01:12:56 GMT
A welcome sight in Coney Island: workers cleaning umbrellas, wiping down counters, and putting the finishing touches on a rebuilt Original Nathan's Famous.
A welcome sight in Coney Island: workers cleaning umbrellas, wiping down counters, and putting the finishing touches on a rebuilt Original Nathan's Famous.
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:47 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:47:54 GMT
The MTA and Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the A train subway will run its route all the way to the Rockaways starting May 30, seven months after Superstorm Sandy washed away the track support bed.
The MTA and Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the A train subway will run its route all the way to the Rockaways starting May 30, seven months after Superstorm Sandy washed away the track support bed.
Thursday, May 16 2013 4:28 PM EDT2013-05-16 20:28:43 GMT
Gov. Chris Christie has announced plans to use $300 million in federal funding to buy out homeowners whose properties have flooded repeatedly, especially during Superstorm Sandy.
Gov. Chris Christie has announced plans to use $300 million in federal funding to buy out homeowners whose properties have flooded repeatedly, especially during Superstorm Sandy.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 3:18 PM EDT2013-05-14 19:18:16 GMT
Great Britain's Prince Harry visited several towns along the Jersey Shore that were devastated by superstorm Sandy.
Great Britain's Prince Harry visited several towns along the Jersey Shore that were devastated by superstorm Sandy. The prince began the tour Tuesday morning with a stop in Mantoloking with Gov. Chris Christie followed by a visit to Seaside Heights.
Monday, May 13 2013 8:03 AM EDT2013-05-13 12:03:24 GMT
A non-profit organization based in Rockaways, Long Beach and the Jersey Shore since November, hosted a "Gifts for Groms" event Saturday afternoon. The Gifts for Groms event took place at unsOund Surf
A non-profit organization based in Rockaways, Long Beach and the Jersey Shore since November, hosted a "Gifts for Groms" event Saturday afternoon. The Gifts for Groms event took place at unsOund Surf shop.
Saturday, May 11 2013 8:23 PM EDT2013-05-12 00:23:05 GMT
Rye Playland reopened to hundreds of families and kids Saturday after months of repairs. The amusement park's opening day admission included unlimited rides like the cooling log flume
Rye Playland reopened to hundreds of families and kids Saturday after months of repairs. The amusement park's opening day admission included unlimited rides like the cooling log flume
Saturday, May 11 2013 6:11 PM EDT2013-05-11 22:11:25 GMT
The crane that was damaged and dangling over Midtown during Hurricane Sandy has been repaired. Workers replaced the boom that almost broke off during the powerful storm.
The crane that was damaged and dangling over Midtown during Hurricane Sandy has been repaired. Workers replaced the boom that almost broke off during the powerful storm.
With two weeks to go before the summer crowds arrive, New Jersey shore towns are in a race to finish rebuilding boardwalks wrecked by Superstorm Sandy.
With two weeks to go before the summer crowds arrive, New Jersey shore towns are in a race to finish rebuilding boardwalks wrecked by Superstorm Sandy.
