Episode 38: Empire Index Poll Results

Posted on June 12, 2024 by darion

In this episode of Messages of Necessity, Zilvinas Silenas, Executive Director of the Empire Center, talks with Ken Girardin, Research Director of the Empire Center. Together, they dive into the newly released Empire Index survey and explore several important topics for New Yorkers, with a particular focus on taxes and health care.

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