Sixty percent oppose using tax dollars to build the stadium, however that figure drop to 53%, "if the only tax dollars used came from the increased tax revenue from new office and apartment buildings in the surrounding neighborhood." When it comes to the other components of the so-called "Convention Corridor," 80% were in favor for expansion of the Javits Convention Center--also if it is done without raising voters' taxes and 71% were for rezoning the area to encourage development. However, only 33% feel that added business taxes would cover the development costs. In fact, 58% said it is "not too likely" or "not likely at all."

The Westside Redevelopment is a 40-year endeavor encompassing both private and public projects.

In Brooklyn, while 59% of respondents oppose using tax dollars to build an arena for the Nets basketball team, 75% margin of voters support the Nets arena if it is built without tax dollars. "Nets yes! Jets no! New Yorkers love the idea of Nets basketball in Brooklyn, if they don't have to pay for the arena. But they oppose the Jets stadium, even if they can be convinced it would be built without raising their taxes," Carroll adds.