The latest numbers from the exclusive YNN/Marist poll show 58 percent of New Yorkers believe Gov. Andrew Cuomo will be able to solve the state’s fiscal crisis, although they don’t feel similarly confident in the capabilities of the state Legislature.

Sixty-eight percent of voters polled said they don’t think either the Senate and Assembly has what it takes to pull the state from its budget morass, which doesn’t bode well, considering the state’s three-men-to-tango budget process.

Another wrinkle for Cuomo: Sixty-four percent of New Yorkers want the so-called millionaire’s tax to be extended pass its sunset date at the end of the year. That is, of course, something Cuomo has been clear he does not support.

Nearly seven-in-10 say (68 percent) they support Cuomo’s two percent property tax cap, which passed the Senate with bipartisan support earlier today. The top priority for mamy voters statewide, albeit more Republicans than Democrats, is deficit reduction.

EMBARGOED_Complete January 31 2011 NY1_YNN_Marist Poll Release and Tables

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