Douglas Murray published in February 2026, he addresses the growing trend of New Yorkers considering leaving the city due to affordability issues. The discussion centers on the disconnect between city officials, predominantly Democrats, and the rising cost of living affecting everyday residents.
• Poll Results: A Marist poll indicates that one in three New Yorkers plans to leave the state in the next five years, largely due to the high cost of living.
• Snowstorm Response: Participants in the survey express frustration over dealing with recent snowstorms and inadequate municipal responses.
• High Costs: Eight out of ten respondents identify the city’s unaffordability as the primary reason for considering relocation, citing high daily living costs, rent, and taxes.
• Political Accountability: Murray questions why Democratic leaders, including the Mayor and successive governors, attribute the cost of living crisis to external factors rather than their policies.
• Property Tax Increase: Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposal to raise property taxes will disproportionately affect middle-class families, contradicting his campaign promises to keep the city affordable for renters.
• Impact on Everyday Goods: Rising taxes and living costs also affect small purchases, exemplified by the increasing price of simple lunch items due to these added costs.
• Congestion Pricing: Governor Hochul's praise of the congestion charge, claiming it funds infrastructure and improves the environment, is viewed as just another tax that ultimately shifts expenses onto consumers through higher prices from businesses.
• Denial of Issues: Murray draws parallels between New York's political response and that of California's Governor Newsom, who downplays the state's out-migration despite evidence suggesting high-income residents are leaving due to similar affordability concerns.
• Future Implications: If a significant number of New Yorkers indeed leave, Murray predicts local leaders will dismiss it as a false narrative rather than recognize it as a consequence of their policies.
Douglas Murray argues that the ongoing affordability crisis in New York City is significantly influenced by the decisions and policies of its Democratic leadership. He emphasizes a growing sense of frustration among residents regarding high living costs and suggests that these leaders may not fully grasp the negative impact their choices are having on the very constituents they represent. The potential mass exodus reflects a dire situation that could lead to a deeper crisis if not addressed.
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