Nearly one-third of New Yorkers want to leave their state

New York continues to hemorrhage residents, many of whom are relocating to Florida. A new poll indicates that this trend wasn't limited to the pandemic and is likely to continue.
 

More than one in four want out

A Siena College Poll conducted March 6-9 has provided some damning insights into how New Yorkers view their state.

When asked whether they felt that New York was a place they felt safe from crime, 49% of the 795 respondents answered in the negative. Women appeared especially concerned about their safety, with 57% providing a negative response.