A recent poll conducted by Siena College Research Institute found that New Yorkers are divided on how to balance the state budget. The poll, which surveyed 800 registered voters from across the state, found that 39% believe the best way to balance the budget is to raise taxes, while 38% believe it is best to cut spending. The remaining 23% of respondents were undecided.

Those who favored raising taxes cited a number of reasons for their position, including the need to maintain essential public services, such as education and healthcare. They also argued that raising taxes on the wealthy would help to reduce income inequality. Those who favored cutting spending said that the state government was overspending and needed to be more efficient. They also argued that cutting taxes would stimulate the economy and create jobs.

The poll also found that there was a significant partisan divide on the issue of how to balance the budget. Democrats were much more likely than Republicans to favor raising taxes, while Republicans were more likely to favor cutting spending. Independents were more evenly divided on the issue.

The poll results reflect the ongoing debate over how to balance the state budget. The state is facing a number of financial challenges, including a projected $6 billion deficit for the upcoming fiscal year. Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a budget that includes both tax increases and spending cuts, but it is unclear whether the legislature will approve her proposal.

The poll results suggest that there is no easy solution to the state's budget problems. Balancing the budget will require a careful consideration of the needs of all New Yorkers and the state's economic well-being.