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2010 ARCHIVES
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December 29
Are you optimistic about the new year?

December 22
New York is losing 2 congressional seats because of slow population growth compared to other states. Why is this happening?

December 15
What is your favorite Christmas movie?

December 11
Was it wise for President Obama to cut a deal with the Republicans on taxes?

December 7
Should online gambling be taxed and regulated?

December 6
If the Bush-era tax cuts are extended, they should apply to ...

December 1
Was it wrong for the Wikileaks website to release documents about the war in Afghanistan?

November 26
Should the pay for judges in New York state be increased?

November 24
What's your favorite part of the Thanksgiving dinner?

November 19
Do you agree with the FDA ban on caffeinated alcoholic beverages such as Four Loko?

November 17
Should federal prosecutors pursue a retrial of former Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno?

November 13
How much do you plan to spend on gifts this holiday season?

November 8
Spending on the U.S. space program should be:

November 3
Are the new voting machines an improvement over the old ones?

October 28
We hear a lot about "voter anger." What is the main reason why many people are angry?

October 25
Are rising gas prices, now at $3 a gallon, forcing you to drive less?

October 20
Are you in favor of permitting openly gay people to serve in the military?

October 18
Sage Colleges and Union College no longer require applicants to submit SAT and ACT scores. Do you agree with their decisions?

October 15
It's down to four. Who will win the World Series?

October 11
Do you plan to get a flu shot this year?

October 8
John Lennon would have turned 70 on Oct. 9. What's your favorite song sung by Lennon?

October 7
Should sugary drinks be banned from food stamp purchases?

October 4
What is your favorite fall activity?

September 29
Do you ever use your cellphone while driving?

September 27
How well did your garden do this year?

September 23
Should Rick Lazio drop out of the race for governor?

September 20
Mayor Brian U. Stratton says the $1.23 million cost to rid the city of bad cops was worth it. What do you think?

September 15
Who do you plan to vote for in the gubernatorial election?

September 10
Are you in favor of a plan to put a dock in Riverside Park in the Stockade neighborhood of Schenectady?

September 5
Should Schenectady pursue permit parking?

September 2
Should schools have dress codes?

August 30
Should Canajoharie receive state aid to offset losses caused by Beech-Nut's departure?

August 25
The winner of the $1 million Travers Stakes will be ...

August 23
The last American combat unit in Iraq left last week. How do you feel about the other U.S. involvement -- in Afghanistan?

August 20
Do you think Roger Clemens lied to Congress about taking performance-enhancing steroids?

August 16
A group plans to build a mosque two blocks from where the World Trade Center once stood. What are your thoughts?

August 11
Would you take advantage of the proposed Albany-to-Boston direct flights?

August 9
It's been a scorcher of a summer thus far. Your thoughts?

August 4
Should the 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship to all born in the U.S., be reconsidered?

August 3
Do you think the Legislature will break the record (Aug. 11) for the latest state budget?

August 2
Poker seems to be a growing pastime, whether played or viewed on TV. ESPN will soon devote 32 hours of programming to a poker competition. Are you a poker fan?

July 27
What draws you to the Saratoga Race Course?

July 21
Is it important to have a diversified police department?

July 16
Should ice cream trucks be allowed back in Niskayuna?

July 14
How prevalent is racism in this region?

July 13
Were you a fan of George Steinbrenner?

July 12
Did you watch the World Cup?

July 6
What's your favorite way to beat the heat?

June 30
The departure deal given to Eric Ely, superintendent of Schenectady schools, was ...

June 24
Are smokers being treated unfairly?

June 23
Did you feel Wednesday's earthquake?

June 18
Is centralized emergency dispatch a good idea?

June 15
Should police officers and firefighters be paid to march in parades?

June 11
Should the Schenectady school district alert police when a student goes missing?

June 10
Former Schenectady schools facilities manager Steven Raucci received a sentence of 23 years to life for arson and weapons convictions. Your thoughts on the sentence?

June 7
High school graduations will be taking place soon. Were you happy or sad the day you graduated from high school?

June 3
In light of the missed call by the umpire that cost Detroit pitcher Armando Galarraga a perfect game Wednesday, do you think instant replay should be instituted on the bases?

June 1
Do you think there's more pollen in the air this spring than usual?

May 30
Do you consider yourself patriotic?

May 25
What plans do you have for the Memorial Day weekend?

May 19
New York has a $9.2 billion budget deficit. Where is the best place to start in closing the gap?

May 17
Last week, NBC canceled "Law & Order," now in its 20th season. Do you think the show ranks as one of the best prime-time series ever?

May 14
What team will Lebron James sign with?

May 10
Area residents will go to the polls soon to vote on school budgets and elect school board members. Do you plan to vote?

May 6
Do you think the two-year sentence handed to former state Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno was fair?

May 5
People ranging from former Gov. George Pataki to actor Charles Grodin have written letters asking for leniency in the May 6 sentencing of Joseph L. Bruno. How much weight should the federal judge give those letters?

May 3
Do you visit farmers markets?

April 28
A state assemblyman is pushing for a law that would presume people want to donate organs upon their death unless they specifically say otherwise. Are you in favor?

April 26
How serious a problem is the illegal immigration situation in the U.S.?

April 22
Which of the following do you most often do to reduce your environmental impact?

April 18
Do you suffer from springtime allergies?

April 16
The Dow is over the 11,000 mark, still well below the record 14,093 mark in October 2008 but well above the low of 6,626 in March 2009. Do you think the Dow will reach 12,000 before year's end?

April 13
Do you agree with Gov. Paterson's decision to withhold a 4 percent negotiated pay raise for state workers because of the budget crisis?

April 8
Have you returned your Census form?

April 1
Are you satisfied with the way the Schenectady School District has responded to the Raucci case?

March 29
Will the Siena College basketball program continue to be as successful as it was under Fran McCaffery?

March 23
Has the scandal involving sexual abuse of children by priests, which is now widening in Europe, caused you to lose confidence in the Catholic church?

March 18
Should smoking be banned at outdoor venues such as parks, playgrounds, fairs and racetracks?

March 15
What kind of water do you drink?

March 9
Are you in favor of President Obama's proposed health care overhaul?

February 28
Should Governor Paterson resign?

February 24
Are the $260,000-$460,000 salaries of NYRA's top executives reasonable?

February 22
Which Winter Olympic event do you most enjoy watching?

February 19
What was your reaction to Tiger Woods' public apology?

February 15
Should grocery stores in New York be allowed to sell wine?

February 12
Should residents of public housing be allowed to have pets?

February 10
How will you celebrate Valentine's Day?

February 8
Just 21 inches of snow has fallen in our region this season, well below average. Your thoughts?

February 4
Will you watch Sunday's Super Bowl game?

February 3
Sunday's Super Bowl will be won by the ...

February 2
Does the gas pedal problem make you less apt to buy a Toyota in the future?

February 1
Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow on Tuesday?

January 28
Are you more optimistic about the economy after watching President Obama's "State of the Union" address?

January 25
Global warming is ...

January 20
To what do you attribute the Democrats' stunning loss in a special Senate election in Massachusetts?

January 15
What do you think of Sarah Palin's new role as a Fox News commentator?

January 15
Should the U.S. be taking the lead in helping Haiti?

January 10
Do you plan on buying an e-reader device?

January 8
Lackluster ratings for the 10 p.m. "Jay Leno Show" reportedly have NBC officials considering a change. Which option would you prefer?

January 4
Should the state put an end to pork barrel grants?

 

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